Pomegranates and Zaatar

Here's a perfect little salad for when the weather's warm and you don't have much time on your hands.It can be put together in u...

Some Egyptian friends of mine asked me if felafel is as popular in the U.S. as it is in Egypt.I usually like to joke with them by saying tha...

One of the delights of living in the Middle East is the unusual range of food products one comes across. I came across this package for inst...

When one thinks of Middle Eastern desserts, ice cream is not the first thing that comes to mind. Buza al-halib (Sahlab ice cream) aka buza b...

Melokhia is as I can best describe it one of those things where the history behind it is more interesting than the dish itself.Melokhia is a...

I was talking with my boyfriend the other night who happens to work in Saudi Arabia and asked him what he was having for lunch.Chicken sandw...

Ataif alternately spelled qatayif are small yeast pancakes that are dipped in orange-blossom syrup and served with clotted cream(eishta) and...

I have to admit that I am not a big fan of pickled foods but since they are an important staple of the Middle Eastern kitchen, I decided no ...

Tarator is a sharp, garlicky pine nut sauce that is popular in Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt.It is usually served with grilled fish and seafood ...

Photo courtesy of homemade-recipes.blogspot.com Karkady(Karkade) is an iced hibiscus drink t...

Koshary comes from the Hindi kishri meaning an "unlikely mixture".It is a popular traditional Egyptian dish consisting of a layer ...

Felafels aka Ta'amia in Egypt are spicy meatballs or patties made with either fava beans or chickpeas.They are popular all over the Midd...

I was told this recipe comes from Egypt. It is simple, easy to prepare , and doesn't require any special ingredients as you probably hav...