Welcome to Easy Mediterranean Dishes, your destination for authentic Egyptian and Mediterranean recipes made simple for home cooks.
To me, nothing feels more like a relaxed weekend than firing up the grill and watching a pile of vibrant vegetables develop those beautiful char marks. Growing up in Egypt, our summer family gatherings always featured big platters of grilled meats alongside smoky, charred sweet …
If you’re looking for a potato salad that’s fresh, bright, and completely mayo-free, this mashed potato salad with cilantro and lemon is one I think you’ll love. Growing up in Egypt, Batates Bel Kozbara was a simple side dish I remember enjoying alongside grilled meats …
If you walk into a local juice shop in Cairo on a hot day, you might find more than fresh juices on the menu: colorful bowls of fruit salad tossed with sweet, chilled mango juice. Growing up in Egypt, this simple treat was known as …
I have to tell you, the first time I saw fruit tossed into a savory green salad, my traditional Egyptian brain was so confused! Growing up in Egypt, our salads were all about crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, onions, and plenty of fresh herbs. But once …
The second a cold winter breeze hits the air, my mind travels straight back to the bustling streets of Cairo and the Baked Sweet Potatoes I loved as a child. One of my favorite winter treats was walking past old-school metal street carts with giant …
If you know anything about me, you know I cannot imagine my kitchen without fresh bread. Growing up in Egypt, warm Aish Baladi was a daily staple at our family table. But after discovering breads from other Mediterranean cultures, this Turkish Bazlama recipe quickly became …
If you grew up in an Egyptian household, you already know that Shorbet Lesan El Asfour is the ultimate comfort food. Whether you were feeling under the weather, visiting your Teta on a Friday afternoon, or simply craving a warm bowl of homemade soup, this …
Nothing hits the spot quite like a warm, bubbling bowl of Egyptian potato stew (vegan) when you’re craving a simple, comforting meal! Growing up in Egypt, Batates was a staple in our home, and we enjoyed it almost every week. While it can be made …
If you want to bring the comforting flavors of a bustling Cairo street market into your kitchen, this Egyptian Fried Cauliflower is the perfect recipe to try! Growing up, winter in Egypt always meant coming home to the rich aroma of fresh Arnabit frying on …
There is nothing better than a crisp, refreshing salad to brighten up the dinner table! This Easy Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad comes together in just 10 minutes with crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, fresh parsley, and a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. Growing up in …
If you walk into an Egyptian home around lunchtime, there’s a comforting aroma you’re almost guaranteed to recognize: the rich, nutty smell of vermicelli toasting in a hot pot of butter or oil. That’s Roz Bel Sha’riya (Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli), a simple Egyptian side …
If you want to make crispy Egyptian falafel at home, this easy Egyptian falafel recipe is a great place to start. Growing up in Cairo, there was nothing better than waking up on a Friday morning to the smell of fresh ta’ameya frying nearby. Unlike …
There’s something so comforting about the smell of fresh, warm bread in the kitchen. If you love soft, fluffy pita but don’t want to turn on the oven, this Easy Pita Bread Recipe No Oven is the simple stovetop method I make at home. You …