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 …
If you ask any Egyptian what the true heartbeat of our cuisine is, they probably won’t point to a fancy feast—they’ll point to a warm bowl of Egyptian Ful Medames. Growing up in Cairo, Friday mornings had their own rhythm: old classic songs playing on …
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 …
When the summer heat gets completely out of hand, the last thing I want to do is stand over a heavy, bubbling stew for hours. That’s why this Zucchini and Cherry Tomato Pasta is one of my favorite summer dinners. Growing up in Egypt, my …
If you tell an old Egyptian grandmother that you’re making Vegan Basbousa, she might look at you like you’ve lost your mind! Traditional Egyptian basbousa is famous for its rich, buttery crumb made with ghee and dairy, but this plant-based version delivers the same irresistibly …
If you grew up in Egypt like I did, the sight of those bright orange apricot leather sheets hitting the shelves meant one thing: Ramadan was here! Qamar Al Din pudding, or Meshmesheya as we lovingly call it back home, is one of my favorite …
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 fill your home with the warm, comforting aroma of a Middle Eastern bakery, these vegan date pinwheel cookies are such a special treat! Growing up, I loved watching my mother roll out soft pastry dough, spread it with sweet date paste, …
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 …
If you want to experience the chaotic, beautiful, and absolutely delicious soul of Cairo in a single bite, you eat a bowl of Egyptian Koshari. Growing up in Egypt, this comforting mix of rice, brown lentils, pasta, chickpeas, and crispy fried onions wasn’t just a …
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 …
When the weather cools down in Egypt, a steaming bowl of Shorbat Ads is one of the most comforting soups to make. This Easy Egyptian Red Lentil Soup is rich, creamy, and full of warm cumin flavor, yet it comes together on the stovetop 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 …