Roasted split pea snacks are simple yet satisfying treats made by roasting whole split peas until they become crunchy. These ...

When a dish is both adored and revolted the way beef tartare is, you're bound to be curious to see what the fuss is all about. Raw beef dressed in seasonings and condiments doesn't sound all that ...

To be regarded as part of a country’s culinary pride, a dish must have a history as rich as its taste. The stew known as doro wat fulfills that role for the nation of Ethiopia, and it’s fast becoming ...

Lentils may not have the most exciting reputation, but when cooked well and seasoned properly, they can be transformed into a comforting and rich supper in just half an hour. In this recipe from our ...

Late last month, the Ethiopian entrepreneur and TikTok influencer Mensur Jemal arrived in town on business. With more than a million and a half followers, he’s well-known to expat Ethiopians, ...

Sambussas are triangle-shaped savory pastries with a lentil and herb filling, and they were the only appetizers on the menu at Messob Ethiopian Restaurant. The sambussas were served with a sauce for ...

You’ve probably driven past the Ethiopian Restaurant dozens of times without giving it a second glance — unless it was to scope out the green, yellow and red paint adorning the entire building. But if ...

This week was full of pleasant surprises. On Sunday I watched my glorious Indiana Hoosiers defeat their craven archrival Purdue in men’s basketball, just as the weather became warm enough for me to ...