Mediterranean Desserts: A Guide to Baklava, Namoura and More
Baklava, namoura, warbat and more: what goes into Mediterranean desserts, how they differ, and how to choose when you are faced with a whole tray.
The Health Benefits of Mediterranean Cuisine: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction to Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet is a renowned dietary pattern that originates from the traditional eating habits of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece, Italy, and Spain. This diet is well-regarded for its health benefits and is characterized by a rich array of whole, minimally processed…
A Beginner’s Guide to Mezze: Hummus, Baba Ghanoush and Muhammara
Mezze is not a starter course so much as a way of eating. Here is what is in the three dips you will meet first, and how to tell a good one from a lazy one.
Fattoush or Tabbouleh? A Short Guide to Mediterranean Salads
They arrive at the table looking similar and they are not remotely the same dish. What separates the two most famous salads in Levantine cooking.
What Is Kafta? Understanding Mediterranean Kebabs
Kafta, kebab, shish, gyro. The words get used interchangeably on menus and they mean quite different things. A plain guide to what you are ordering.
How to Eat Well at a Mediterranean Buffet
A buffet rewards a plan. How to build a plate that tastes better and leaves you feeling better, including what to do if you are vegetarian or vegan.
Falafel: What It Is and How It Should Taste
One of the great vegan foods of the world, and one of the easiest to do badly. What separates good falafel from the dry, dense version you may have met.
Sumac, Za’atar and Tahini: The Pantry Behind Our Kitchen
Five ingredients do most of the heavy lifting in Levantine cooking. Learn what they are and you can taste what is happening in almost any dish.
How Much Food Do You Need to Cater a Party?
The question every host gets wrong in one direction or the other. Practical guidance on quantities, timing and what to order for a Mediterranean spread.
