Cuisine of the medieval Islamic world

'''Abu al-Hasan 'Ali Ibn Nafi (; 789– 857), commonly known as Ziryab,''' was a singer, oud and lute player, composer, poet, and teacher. He lived and worked in what is now Iraq, Northern Africa, and Andalusia during the medieval Islamic period. He was also a polymath, with knowledge in astronomy, geography, meteorology, botanics, cosmetics, culinary art, and fashion.

Sumaghiyyeh () is a Palestinian dish native to Gaza City, prepared traditionally on holidays. It receives its name from the spice sumac. It is a traditional Arab dish, already mentioned in the 11th century, among other dishes by '' in the story Ḥikāyat Abū al-Qāsim''.

Rummaniyeh () is an Arab dish made from lentils and pomegranate juice. Its origins date back to at least the 10th century.

u.S.-based Iraqi writer, scholar, and translator

Iranian spinach omelette