Food & Drink

Uzbekistan’s fabled non flatbread endures along the old Silk Road

The Central Asian state is home to diverse interpretations of the staple but what unites them is a sense of the bread's importance

The art of Palestinian cuisine: A journey from tradition to modernity

'It's the sauce that makes it special': Why Albaik is Saudi Arabia's fried chicken king

American fast food is leaving its mark on Iraq two decades after the invasion

Muslim Foodies: The blog that wants to be your guide to halal in New York City

'More than hummus': Chef Falastine on reclaiming Palestinian cuisine for a global audience

Rescuing Nubian recipes in Egypt from the brink of extinction

In pictures: The making of jallab sweets in Upper Egypt

Refugee chef brings love of Syrian recipes to London

How to go vegan and stay vegan in the Middle East

In pictures: Oman’s halwa is a sweet secret

In pictures: It's crab season in Gaza

'No English allowed': This Washington DC bar mixes Arabic, politics and cocktails

Halal food festival: Meet, greet, eat

In pictures: The Yemeni cafes of Kuala Lumpur

How to set up a cafe business in a combat-torn city

Why Egyptians are crazy about falafel

Claims in Israeli media about shawarma stoke online anger

Sharks, pumpkins and icing sugar: Who has the best couscous in North Africa?

Liquid gold: The price of Oman's sweet success

Forget the kebabs: Turkey's chefs show what's really cooking