Eggplant - A Middle Eastern Staple
Friday December 30, 2005
Did you know that the eggplant is the most consumed vegetable in the Middle East? Eggplant is actually a fruit, and it grows primarily in Turkey within the Middle East. ... Read More
Favorite Vegetarian Dishes
Wednesday December 28, 2005
Middle Eastern food culture is very condusive to a vegetarian diet. Not only does it offer creative, bold salads, but rice, bean, and other meatless dishes that are full of ... Read More
Falafel - A Meal on the Go
Monday December 26, 2005
Falafel, recognized worldwide, is very popular in the Middle East as a fast food. Vendors sell it on the street corners in Cairo, just as hotdog vendors do in New ... Read More
Learn How to Make Turkish Coffee
Monday December 19, 2005
"A cup of coffee commits one to 40 years of friendship." This famous Turkish proverb proves how important coffee is in Middle Eastern culture. Turkish coffee is famed for how ... Read More
Take Home a Piece of Narnia With Turkish Delight
Wednesday December 14, 2005
In The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C.S Lewis, a character, Edmund was tempted by a tasty treat called Turkish Delight. Turkish Delight is a sweet candy with ... Read More
Serve Sambousek at Your Next Holiday party
Friday December 9, 2005
Sambousek is a delicious appetizer made from fried dough, stuffed with ground lamb or beef, onions and savory spices. As an alternative, it can be stuffed with feta cheese. No ... Read More
Pita Bread
Wednesday December 7, 2005
Pita bread is served at just about every meal in Middle Eastern dining. It can be used for dipping in great dips like hummus, when toasted and cut into wedges. ... Read More