Hummus is an exquisite, delectable and mystical food. It is so addictive that you yearn for more after the first taste. It is the most renowned dish of the Levantine mezze and I love having this dip readily available in my fridge.

My daughter Gina demands it in her lunch box with carrots nearly every day. As a toddler she ...

Kofta, an Arabic word universally associated with minced meat patties or finger-like rolls. Kofta is used throughout the Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines but the methods and ingredients of these patties differ slightly from one cuisine to another, even within one cuisine, from one region to another. The spices and herbs make these patties so region specific. In Syria, most cities love making kofta using lamb, parsley and onions ...

Best known as Egypt’s national dish, ful medames is a hearty stew of warmed fava beans stirred with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, usually eaten for breakfast. But ful, as it’s known casually, is a staple all over the Middle East. Canned fava beans are pre-cooked and provide much faster results, be sure to to rinse the  canned beans well to remove any preservatives. I ...