About Me

About Easy Mediterranean Dishes

Welcome to Easy Mediterranean Dishes! I’m Heidi, a first-generation Egyptian American, based in New York. I’m the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind Easy Mediterranean Dishes!

Meet Heidi: Your Guide to Authentic Mediterranean Cooking

Growing up in an Egyptian home, we always had food at the heart of our family life. Traditional Mediterranean cuisine filled our home, where my mom would spend hours in the kitchen preparing the most delicious and healthy meals for us. However, her recipes were filled with love, no exact measurements—just a pinch of this, a dash of that. After getting married, I started cooking and learned how to recreate those beloved dishes myself. And now I can’t wait to pass them down to you, too!

As a busy mom of 3 boys, I understand how challenging it can be to put healthier, flavorful meals on the table every single day without spending hours in the kitchen. Between work, school schedules, and everyday responsibilities, cooking can quickly feel overwhelming. That’s why I will be sharing traditional, authentic recipes as well as easy, healthy Mediterranean recipes made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps.

Come join me in my kitchen adventures, where we will be making deliciously comforting Mediterranean recipes. I share with step-by-step photos that are full of flavor and perfect for home-cooked family meals!