Saad's Middle Eastern Food Blog April 2008 Archive

Naan - How to Make Flatbread
Naan is a flatbread found in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and other surrounding countries. Naan is served for dipping or stuffed with a variety of meats and vegetables. Toppings ... Read More

Tuesday April 29, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Authentic Middle Eastern Kebabs
When in doubt, make a kebab. When I have no idea what to make for guests or don't want chicken or steak on the grill, I "kebab it"! These days, ... Read More

Sunday April 27, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Cooking Oils 101
When I was at the supermarket last week, I saw a young woman standing in front of the cooking oils. She had a puzzled look that I see many times ... Read More

Thursday April 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Mint
Tired of the same old vegetables as side dishes? Don't worry, most of us are. Why not try grilled asparagus with lemon and mint next time you cookout or prepare ... Read More

Tuesday April 22, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Attention All Chocolate Lovers
Chocolate Baklava is Here! My wife loves chocolate and she loves baklava. She orders it when we go out, but I really stick to traditional baklava when I make it home. ... Read More

Sunday April 20, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

You Say Garbanzo, I Say Chickpea!
Of all legumes, I have to say that chickpeas are my favorite. More commonly known as the garbanzo or ceci bean, chickpeas are a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine!There ... Read More

Tuesday April 15, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

It's Tea Time!
Tea is much more popular in the Middle East than coffee. There are several flavors and ways to prepare tea, there are many possibilities! Chai is the Arabic word for ... Read More

Sunday April 13, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Host a Middle Eastern Food Tasting Party
Many people have yet tasted the foods of the Middle East. In fact, it may seem exotic for some! Many spices and herbs used in Middle Eastern cooking aren't commonly ... Read More

Friday April 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (3)

Grilled Chicken Breasts You Will Love!
Here is the thing about chicken breasts on the grill - they are either full of flavor and unforgettable or they are bland and boring. To get an unforgettable flavor, ... Read More

Wednesday April 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Rice, Pilaf, and Couscous
Technically couscous is not a grain, it's more like a tiny pasta, but in the Middle East, couscous is treated more like a grain, much like rice. Pilaf is a ... Read More

Tuesday April 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Make the Best Stuffed Eggplant
Tired of the same fried or steamed vegetables? Why not stuff them? In the Middle East, stuffing vegetables with meats, rice, and spices is a regular on families' menus. Stuffed ... Read More

Monday April 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)