Smoky creamy eggplant dip made with chargrilled eggplants, tahini, garlic and citrus, topped with olive oil and parsley. Baba Ganoush is a must try recipe! Dips are essential part of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. After Hummus the most popular dip is baba ganoush. It…
A popular Greek, Turkish and Middle Eastern dessert, buttery shredded phyllo wrapped into chopped walnuts, baked to perfection and doused in cinnamon scented syrup. These walnut Kataifi rolls are truly addictive !! Like baklava, kataïfi is one of the most popular Greek desserts. It is also popular in Balkan countries…
Popular Turkish Street food, Thin flat bread with layer of spiced minced meat, Turkish Lahmacun is an absolute delightful recipe to try at home. Lahmacun pronounced as Lahmajoun is Turkish version of pizza. In Arabic it literally translates ‘Dough with meat’. Lahmacun was one of…
A delicious Middle Eastern grilled chicken recipe, Shish Tawook is boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and blend of spices. Grilled to perfection, it pairs well with Middle Eastern sides. Chicken Shish Tawook is a perfect dish to be served at your next…
Layered phyllo pastry filled with chopped walnuts and soaked in a fragrant honey syrup. Baklava is a beautiful Middle Eastern dessert that can be served as a dessert or tea time. Homemade Baklava is the best and its a must try recipe. You will be…
Shawarma is a popular street food from the Middle East. Traditionally it is made from spiced meats grilled on rotisserie for hours. Then thin slices are shaved off as it rotates. But you don’t need to have rotisserie to make shawarma, its completely doable in…
Authentic Turkish Lamb Shish Kebabs. Marinated and grilled to perfection, these kebabs are perfect for weeknight meal or a weekend BBQ Shish kebabs literally translates into Skewered Meat. In Turkey Shish Kebabs are traditionally made with diced lamb but sometimes chicken is used too. These…
Pide is the Turkish version of pizza. Turkish flat bread stuffed with a variety of toppings, including cheese, spiced meat and spinach. In Turkey Pide is a street food and its origins date back to Ottoman Empire. Pide is a crowd pleaser, you can choose your…
Chicken marinated in lemon, garlic and dried oregano then put on skewers – Chicken Souvlaki is classic Greek street food . Perfectly grilled meat is served on warm pita, topped with Tzatziki sauce and served with fries and Greek salad. It makes a perfect quick…
Loaded Hummus is a great crowd-pleasing appetizer. It’s great for snacking, lunches ,dinners and as a side to any dish. Its a dip and salad in one. Hummus is perfect snack and dip, it’s delicious and filling. Toppings and fresh ingredients like olives, pomegranate and cucumbers…