by Yummy Mideast | Jan 24, 2023 | Vegetarian Dishes
Did you know that hummus is the most common dish in Egypt? I didn’t know that and up to that evening in the following story, I didn’t know how to make hummus. However, this generous Egyptian restaurant owner taught me how to make this supremely spicy...
by Yummy Mideast | Jan 24, 2023 | Vegetarian Dishes
A few years ago, my spouse and I took a 3-week trip to the Middle East. Among the many highlights, our visit to Egypt was probably the most intense experience we had. The sights, the people, and the food – everything there was incredibly vibrant. However, the...
by Yummy Mideast | Jan 24, 2023 | Vegetarian Dishes
Vegan shawarma sounds like an oxymoron. That’s what I had thought before I visited this restaurant in the following story. However, it turned out to be a very positive and delicious experience. Here is the story. It was a cold evening in the Bronx, and my vegan...
by Yummy Mideast | Jan 24, 2023 | Salads and Dressings
Despite its unusual name, Lebanese baba ganoush is a simple and tasty dish to make. The following story reveals how I learned this recipe which also involved a close encounter with a celebrity. A couple of weeks ago, my spouse and I had the pleasure of enjoying a...
by Yummy Mideast | Jan 24, 2023 | Salads and Dressings
The following story, of my family and myself night out could have ended tragically. However, it didn’t and we were lucky to have a remarkable meal with a star dish which is baba ganoush without tahini. My family and I were in for a treat last month when we...
