Category Archives: Mediterranean
Avgolemono – Greek Egg and Lemon Soup
December 12, 2022
Prep and cook 20 minutes. A creamy and silky smooth lemon chicken soup gently thickened with an egg emulsion. Chicken soup is the universal remedy for all physical and... More
Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs With Zaatar
September 8, 2022
Prep time 10 min cook time 30-40 min Baked chicken thighs smothered with tangy caramelized lemons and red onions laced together with lemony sumac and aromatic Za’atar. Let me... More
Spanakopita “Crostata Style”
September 2, 2022
Prep 15 min Cook 35 min Spanakopita is a traditional Greek spinach pie made with creamy feta cheese, sautéed onions and spinach all wrapped in fluffy Filo pastry. It makes a... More
Sicilian Artichoke Hearts With Almond Sauce
June 17, 2022
Prep time 10 min cook time 20 min A delicious low calorie recipe of poached artichoke hearts served with a creamy almond sauce. As I traveI, I am constantly reminded of how... More
Grilled Zucchini With Zaatar Dressing
November 5, 2021
Cook and Prep time 10 min Za’atar has a definite thyme flavor with overtones of nutty sesame seeds, the aromas of coriander and cumin seeds laced with lemony sumac. You can make... More
Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
August 8, 2021
Prep time 15 min Cook time 15 min A delicious and typical Greek dish of shrimp in tomato sauce, highlighted by creamy feta cheese and fresh mint. From an early age, my Greek... More
Mahalabeya – Middle Eastern Milk Pudding
June 6, 2021
Prep time 15 min ( excludes refrigeration time). Creamy Mahalabeya, an aromatic pudding flavoured with orange blossom, rosewater, pistachios, and honey. This was one of my... More
Lemon Chicken With Bulgur Wheat
May 6, 2021
Prep 15 min Cook 30 min This recipe combines lean chicken thighs with a low carb and fiber-rich wheat grain that epitomizes the Mediterranean Diet in a one-pan dish. Given my own... More
Greek Zucchini Fritters
May 3, 2021
Prep 15 cook 10 min Lightly battered zucchini slices served with a garlicky yoghurt sauce is a quick and easy side dish or pre-dinner nibbles. Among the many things I miss about... More
Mediterranean Fish En Papillote
March 15, 2021
Prep time 10 min cook time 15 This easy low fat recipe has all the Mediterranean flavors of succulent white fish, tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, wrapped in light Filo pastry.... More
Ottolenghi’s Cherry Tomatoes With Yoghurt
March 11, 2021
Prep time 10 min Cook time 15 min Cold Greek yoghurt topped with piping hot charbroiled cherry tomatoes makes this Ottolenghi appetizer quite unique. I have a love hate... More
Egyptian Ful (Fava Bean) Breakfast Bowl
March 9, 2021
Prep time 5 min cook time 15 min Fava beans are incredibly nutritious and an excellent source of soluble fiber, protein, folate, manganese, copper and several other... More
Chicken Fatteh
January 21, 2021
Prep time 20 min cook time 35 min The dish is full of texture and flavors; crunchy pita, perfectly seasoned and succulent chicken, smooth garlic tahini yogurt, topped off with... More
Grilled Swordfish With Koshari “Salsa”
July 29, 2020
Prep and cook time 20 minutes This no-cook version of Egypt’s famous spiced tomato sauce with its signature sweet, tangy taste is great on any white fish filet. The... More
Seasoned Fairy Eggplants
July 17, 2020
Prep time 10 min cook time 5 min Fairy eggplants are the sweetest and most delicate variety of eggplant. These tiny beauties, palm-sized and streaked with purple and white, are a... More
The Mediterranean Diet
June 5, 2020
Because of my formative years in Egypt, my multicultural background, and my travels, the Mediterranean way of eating has always played an important part in my cooking and is at... More
Greek Baked Fish
January 25, 2020
Prep time 20 min. Cook time 15 min. This recipe relies on the natural flavors o fish, fresh lemons tomatoes and onions with sliced Calamata olives to give it a robust kick. The... More
Egyptian Festive Rice
December 16, 2019
Prep Tim 10 min Cook time 20 min Diced dried apricots, roasted chestnuts and a little tomato paste give this rice dish a festive color and flavor. The Internet can be very... More
Egyptian Ful (Fava Bean) Brunch
July 26, 2019
Prep and cook time 1 hour This buttery bean dish served with Eggs Shakshuka cooked in an aromatic tomato sauce are the center-pieces of an Egyptian style Brunch. Ful Medames is... More
Egyptian Ful (Fava Bean) Sandwich
March 7, 2019
Prep time 15 min Cook time 15 min Some of the most memorable meals I have had were not in Michelin starred restaurants or romantic, candle lit dinners in a small bistro. ... More
Moroccan Aubergine
October 27, 2018
Prep Time 5 min Cook time 15. This is a perfect example of the aubergine’s adaptability as an ingredient and the genius of Moroccan cuisine that blends sweet and spicy... More
Seared Cod With Tahini And Pine Nuts
October 11, 2018
Prep time 10 min cook time 15 min Tahini’s creamy texture and this recipe’s lemony garlicy taste blend well with seared cod or any other firm white fish. Growing up in... More
Grilled Fennel
August 2, 2018
Prep time 10 min cook time 10 min Unlike the strong taste of raw fennel, grilling fennel tones down its anise flavor and the charred taste blends well with a little salt and lemon... More
Bulgur Wheat With Raisins and Pine Nuts
July 27, 2018
Prep time 5 min Cook time 20 min A lot of energy goes into a meal’s main course and usually it is the protein part that gets all the attention with side dishes relegated to... More
Mediterranean Grilled Red Pepper Salad
July 21, 2018
Prep 10 min cook 10 min Grilled sweet peppers is a snack my grandmother kept on hand along with other goodies whenever we visited in her downtown Cairo apartment. It is a simple,... More
Okra (Bamya) With Rice
June 30, 2018
Prep time 10 min cook time 25 min Okra ( Lady’s fingers) is well established in the US in Southern cuisine but not so much in the Northeast or West coast. It is definitely... More
Sicilian Caponata
June 29, 2018
Prep time 10 min Cook time 20 min These days, appetizers seem to be somewhat mundane. If I see or hear about another recipe for artichoke or avocado dip because they happen to... More
Seared Baby Zucchini With Thyme and Lemon Butter Sauce
May 22, 2018
Prep 15 minutes Cook 15 minutes Zucchini available in supermarkets tend to be the large, bland variety and the challenge is to cook them without getting them water logged. If you... More
Shrimp And Blistered Tomato Salad
May 2, 2018
Prep and cook 30 min No ingredients spell Mediterranean summers like shrimp, tomatoes, garlic and basil and this recipe shouts it from the rooftops. Not only is it quick and easy,... More
Chicken Pizzaiola
March 15, 2018
Prep 10 min. Cook 25 min. Chicken breasts soaked in a sumptuous pizza-like sauce with black olives makes this this dish rather unique. Chicken Pizzaiola is a quick and easy... More
Freekeh With Almonds and Raisins
August 11, 2017
Prep time 10 min cook time 30 min Considered one of the top eight Middle Eastern superfoods (See article ), this delicious blend of freekeh’s smokey nutty taste with... More
The Classic Panzanella Salad
June 14, 2015
Prep 45min Panzanella is a hearty Tuscan salad and one of my favorites – especially in summer when tomatoes are at their very best. It is made with stale or toasted bread cubes... More