Saad's Middle Eastern Food Blog June 2006 Archive

Making the perfect hard boiled egg doesn't have to be rocket science. Overcooking can make them like rubber and undercooking can make them runny! Where is the happy medium? Follow ... Read More

Spinach and feta hummus is an excellent variation of traditional Middle Eastern hummus. Fresh spinach combined with rich, crumbled feta cheese make for the ultimate appetizer!More Hummus Recipes: Hummus with Tahini Roasted ... Read More

Nothing compares to Turkish coffee. The smooth flavor combined with a hint of cardamom makes Turkish coffee unique. The thing most people who have never had Turkish coffee don't realize ... Read More

Imagine marinated tender cubes of lab, bursting with flavor accompanied by grilled onion, green or yellow peppers and cherry tomatoes and you have shashlik. Shashlik is a Russian/Turk type of ... Read More

Lavash is a thin flatbread found in Middle Eastern countries like Turkey, Iran and Armenia. It's also referred as Armenian cracker bread because it is so thin. Lavash is good ... Read More

Nuts are a very important ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking. There are a few simple tips to follow that ensure that there is no wasting and that the nuts taste ... Read More

Salad-e sharazi is a summertime favorite of mine because it is refreshing, cool, and rejuvenating. Finely chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions with mint and lemon juice make for quick snack ... Read More

I love the World Cup. I even watch the teams I have no interest in because the World Cup is just that exciting for me. You may think it's strange, ... Read More

Kebabs has become very popular in Western Food culture over the last few decades and are commonly referred to as "shish kebab" at cookouts and American menus. Translation of shish ... Read More

Kofta is a great alternative to meatloaf! Made with ground beef and spices, it is cooked, but not served on a skewer. It is best to cook these on flat ... 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

Being Middle Eastern, I have a great interest in Middle Eastern current events and news. There is so much happening, both good and bad, it's hard to keep up! I ... Read More

Falafel is one of the most widely consumed and recognized foods of the Middle East. Fried balls or patties of chickpeas with spices make falafel both tasty and easy to ... Read More