Although I prefer summer, the cold weather is ideal for indulging in hearty foods that comfort the soul. If you're looking for a dinner idea that will warm your heart or cure your blues, try Stuffed Savoy Cabbage Rolls, the culinary delight of the east old world.…
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This one-skillet recipe for spiced minced meat and eggs poached on top is the Bosnian version of shakshuka, and it’s a quick and simple specialty dish eaten for breakfast, lunch or supper. This classic Balkan dish is quick and easy to prepare and will make you clean your plate in a flash! It’s a very popular specialty food found on restaurant menus across Bosnia and Herzegovina. It has a wonderful aroma, and it is especially suitable for…
You will love the distinct flavor of the Mediterranean in this old Turkish recipe (Yoğurt Makarna) of noodles layered with minced lamb, garlic and mint yogurt sauce, and drizzled with hot, spiced butter.…
This easy Mediterranean baklava uses buttery fillo sheets that are rolled up with a lemony walnut filling and sweetened with syrup. It is easier and quicker to make than the traditional layered baklava, so if you're new to working with fillo pastry, this recipe is for you!…
Traditionally served on holidays and festivities, this Bosnian Bey's soup aka Begova corba is easy to cook on the stove top or Instant Pot and makes a nutritious dish any ordinary day. Slow cooked chicken, carrots, celery, potato, and okra boil into a creamy bisque, often served as a warm first course.…
If you need an eye-catching appetizer for your next dinner or game-day party, then this recipe for baked red beet falafel is for you. Falafel is an amazing food for so many reasons, aside from it being absolutely delicious. It's a great source of protein for those who have decided to cut meat or animal products from their diet.…
Looking for a meatless dish that's delicious and substantial? This pie with zucchini and ricotta is a great way to serve up a dinner party worthy dish with just a few casual ingredients. Best of all, it's inexpensive and will feed your whole family.…
This recipe for Turkish hummus pita with ground lamb is exactly what you're looking for - a minimal effort with big flavor results and just the sort of thing you’d happily eat any night of the week.…
Need a guilt-free, low-maintenance salad that will help combat the summer heat? This Israeli watermelon yogurt salad has a refreshing quality that is sweet and savory. Its taste is as welcome at the breakfast table as it is at a backyard cookout.…
Even with nut allergies, you can still enjoy baklava with this nut-free twist on the traditional Mediterranean treat - raspberry baklava. Fruity and easy to make, baklava with raspberries is a favorite summer treat. Succulent, light, and perfect to bring to potlucks and parties or enjoy with a cup of hot coffee in the afternoon out on your deck or patio. …
This Lebanese chickpea salad combines smoky tahini dressing with fresh vegetables and the Mediterranean spices for a unique flavor. This wholesome, gluten-free dish will not only satisfy your appetite but will introduce you to the tastes of Lebanese cuisine. Best of all, it is easily tossed together with simple ingredients readily available at your local grocery store.…
Whether you're entertaining your guests on Easter, Ramadan, or any other day, this Jordanian roasted eggplant and lamb recipe is what you need to blow them away. Flavored with warm and fragrant spices of Mediterranean, this dish is a new favorite for any occasion.…
Need a side dish that complements just about any meal? This South Africa's rice gets its vibrant yellow color from turmeric and curry, and its sweet note from sultanas and brown sugar. It has a fragrant, wonderful aroma that is not overpowering and makes a great accompaniment to any meat or beans dish. …
Whether you call it bamia, bamya or okra, this Mediterranean stew with lamb and beef cubes is a celebratory dish originated in the Middle East and loved throughout Eastern Europe. …
This baklava ice cream is the ultimate dessert for all baklava lovers. The buttery, flaky fillo cups and creamy vanilla ice cream with cinnamon candied nuts are meant to be together. …
This popular Mediterranean dessert is made by layering filo dough with ground nuts and drenched in lemony syrup. It makes for a rich dessert with a crunchy and flaky texture. …
The best of two worlds are combined in this luscious baklava cheesecake. East meets West in the most delicious way possible.…
The cooking method of this Kurdish rice pilaf makes the rice light and airy while the naan pieces on the bottom are crispy, a perfect texture contrast and a delicious side dish. Note to self: never make popcorn to snack on while trying to complete a task. I thought I could eat popcorn AND write this post, but I was wrong. I started shoving popcorn, by the handful, down my throat and I didn’t stop until it…
Delicious, creamy and smooth hummus made with chickpea and tahini is a vegan dip easy and quick to make at home even without a food processor. …
This step-by-step recipe for layered burek - fillo meat pie is perfect for when you're first starting cooking with fillo dough. It's a fuss-free, easy process that will eliminate your fear of making fillo dishes for good. Check baking with fillo off your bucket list now!…