It’s a popular street food from Egypt, often referred to as the country's national dish. In the unassuming bowl, there’s a lot going on, as it contains pasta, rice, lentils, and chickpeas.

Cooking From My Roots," the latest cookbook from celebrity chef and restaurateur Michael Mina, shares recipes inspired by his travels and family archives.

Greek food is all about simplicity, and Egyptian food has both a lot of spices ... And with this book, I felt a strong duty to make sure the recipes worked, to make sure people could cook these ...

Medha Imam: This is not falafel. This fried, yet fluffy snack is an all-time favorite Egyptian street food. Made with dried fava beans, some say it's the precursor to falafel. Its name ...