Welcome to Easy Mediterranean Dishes, your destination for authentic Egyptian and Mediterranean recipes made simple for home cooks.
The second a cold winter breeze hits the air, my mind travels straight back to the bustling streets of Cairo. When I was young, one of my absolute favorite winter treats was walking past those old-school metal street carts with giant wood-fired ovens built right …
If you know anything about me, you know I cannot survive in a house without fresh bread. Growing up in Egypt, our local Aish Baladi was a daily baseline requirement for every single meal. But since exploring other Mediterranean bread cultures, let me tell you—this …
If you grew up in an Egyptian household, you already know that Shorbet Lesan El Asfour is the ultimate cure-all. Whether you were coming down with a winter cold, breaking your fast during a busy Ramadan, or just visiting your Teta on a Friday afternoon, …
Nothing hits the spot quite like a warm, bubbling bowl of easy Egyptian potato stew (vegan) when you are craving a simple, comforting meal! Growing up in Egypt, Batates was an absolute staple dish in most Egyptian homes. We used to eat it almost every …
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 …