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Alon Shaya

Chef and Restaurateur

Alon Shaya is the founder ofPomegranate Hospitalityand chef/owner ofSabain New Orleans.

Pita

If you’ve only ever had dry supermarket pita, this is a different animal entirely: puffed up like a pillow, savory on its own, and ready to scoop up anything you like.

Homemade 3-Chile Harissa

This irresistibly smoky-spicy condiment lasts for a month and perks up everything from scrambled eggs to lamb chops.

Charred Asparagus With Citrus Bagna Cauda

The one–two punch of citrus zest and juice balances all that anchovy richness in our new favorite dressing recipe for spring veg.

Broiled Red Snapper With Za'atar Salsa Verde

You're bound to get plenty of accolades for this zesty sauce, a Middle Eastern–spiced riff on herby salsa verde.

Marinated Goat Cheese With Herbs and Spices

Looking for a throw-together app that seems way fancier than it is? Look no further than this gussied-up goat cheese situation.

Arugula Salad With Pickled Beets and Preserved-Lemon Viniagrette

If you can't find both red and yellow beets, just use all of one or the other, and pickle everything in one bowl. The pickles keep, refrigerated in an airtight container, for up to 2 weeks, making them perfect for snacking with holiday leftovers.