Tag Archives: Appetizers

Egyptian Feta Cheese & Green Fava Beans

A truly mediterranean dish, a refreshing combination of feta cheese and green fava beans. This dish takes me back to the many many visits to my grandma’s home.  My grandma was known for serving a huge meal with beautifully decorated dishes.  What she did to this feta cheese dish, how pretty it looked and the […]

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Yogurt Cucumber Dip or Salad

Yogurt Cucumber Dip {Salatet Zabadee}

A refreshing, fragrant dip that can be served all year round. And for me, since I <3 yogurt, I can eat it with every meal! Serving Ideas: A dip served with toasted or fried pita bread triangles, a side dish to cool down any spicy meal or with grilled meats especially chicken. Serving Size: 6 […]

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The Fool – an Egyptian Fava Beans Chili

The staple of the Egyptian breakfast,”fool” is how it’s pronounced and it means Fava Beans. These days, making it from scratch, the dried fava beans, is not necessary. Instead, you can buy it in cans from any market or specialized Middle Eastern grocery store. Foooooool, with that many o’s, is how you hear the street […]

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Egyptian Marinated Olives

Olives are Holy! If you ask me, they belong at every meal except desert unless someone already came up with this amazing recipe for an olive ice cream. I bet if I google it, I’ll find it! My favorite memory of olives and Egypt comes from my relative who went to school with me. When […]

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Marinated Vegetables Salad

In a culture that is rich in celebrations and family get-togethers, small dishes are great additions on those banquet tables.  They’re also great starters on a mezzeh / appetizers table. Served at room temperature, those marinated vegetables are refreshing.  When picking tomatoes for this salad, choose them firm and in season for full flavor.  For […]

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