Saad's Middle Eastern Food Blog January 2006 Archive

We all have to crawl before we walk - it is the same priciple in cooking. These recipes are basic, yet delicious and will give you an introduction to cooking ... Read More

Who doesn't love fried chicken, except for vegetarians of course. Fried chicken has become an American staple, especially for summer gatherings. In the Middle East, we eat fried chicken, too. ... Read More

Thursday or Friday, I usually decide what I am going to cook over the weekend. The weekends are my family time, and food is important part of spending time together. ... Read More

Tea is very popular in the Middle East. Many varieties have medicinal purposes - like anise tea. Anise tea is often given to those who have stomach aches, or indigestion. ... Read More

I don't care for raw cauliflower to be honest, but fried cauliflower is another story. Deep frying the vegetable really brings out a lot of the flavor. Add a little ... Read More

Ful medames is a popular breakfast dish in Egypt. It is served usually with a fried or boiled egg and pita bread. The pita bread is sometimes used as a ... Read More

Fried eggplant makes an excellent appetizer. Once fried, the eggplant can be served as is, or chopped us as a salad, eaten with pita. They are both delicious, easy ways ... Read More

Tahini is a Middle Eastern pantry essential. It is the foundation for many Middle Eastern recipes like hummus and baba ghannouj. Tahini can be prepared homemade or purchased at a ... Read More

Stuffed grape leaves are not only delicious, but are fun to make. In my kitchen, my family stuffs and wraps the grape leaves together - even the children. It can ... Read More

Coffee is prepared and served quite differently in the Middle East than in it's western counterparts. The method of preparation is commonly known as "Turkish coffee" or "Arabic coffee". In ... Read More

Tabouleh is a salad like no other. Made with fresh veggies, olive oil and spices, it can be eaten in pita bread, scooped onto pita bread, or traditionally with a ... Read More

New to Middle Eastern cuisine and cooking? If so, welcome! You will find an interesting food culture unlike any other in the world. Begin your journey by reading"Introduction to Middle ... Read More

While cooking your Middle Eastern food, you may come across some words that need translated. Knowing these common Arabic food words will be very helpful, especially if you intend to ... Read More

Cooking Middle Eastern food can be fun and exciting. The flavor is exotic and new for many... except when you can't find the ingredients you need. Depending on where you ... Read More

Egypt has to be one of my favorite Middle Eastern countries. The history, culture, and food is somewhat different than the rest of the Middle East. Some of the recipes ... Read More