Welcome to Easy Mediterranean Dishes, your destination for authentic Egyptian and Mediterranean recipes made simple for home cooks.
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. 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 …
When the summer heat gets completely out of hand, the absolute last thing I want to do is stand over a heavy, bubbling stew for hours. Growing up in Egypt, our family escapes to the beach houses in Alexandria as soon as the summer starts. …
If you tell an old Egyptian grandmother that you are making an authentic Vegan Basbousa, she would probably look at you like you had lost your mind! Traditional Egyptian semolina cake is practically famous for being drenched in massive amounts of ghee, milk, and heavy …
If you grew up in Egypt like I did, the sight of those bright orange apricot leather sheets hitting the supermarket shelves meant one thing: Ramadan is finally here! Now that I live in New York, making this authentic Qamar Al Din pudding (or Meshmesheya, …
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 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 …