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Shorbet Ades (Egyptian Spiced Lentil Soup) شوربة عدس

12/15/2025.Reading time 5 minutes.

Lentil Soup with its vibrant color and nutrients is the ultimate comfort food on a cold night. It also makes a stunning starter for company.

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Shalawlaw (Egyptian Vegan Molokhia Soup – No-Cook & Chilled): شوربة الشلولو المصرية

12/13/2025.Reading time 11 minutes.
Shalawlaw (Heritage Egyptian Molokhia Soup)- No-Cook, Vegan & Cold

Explore the unique flavors of Shalawlaw, a refreshing Egyptian, chilled, vegan, no-cook soup that offers a bold, garlicky taste for hot days.

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Mesaka’a (Vegan Eggplant & Pepper bake): مسقعة صيامي

12/12/2025.Reading time 14 minutes.
Egyptian Mesaka'a

Sweet, acidic, and spicy, Egyptian Mesaka’a hits all your taste buds at once. Mesaka’a is formed of layers of meaty fried eggplants studded with mild and spicy pepper, smothered under rich garlicky-tomato sauce and warmed with a touch of cumin.

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Za’atar Manakeesh (Vegan Zaatar Flatbread): مناقيش زعتر

12/11/2025.Reading time 15 minutes.
Manakeesh Board

Don’t google “manakeesh near me”, and instead make this easy, scrumptious and economic recipe of vegan Zaatar manakeesh (flatbread) for breakfast or snack.

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Vegan Egyptian Crispy Cauliflower (Karnabeet Maklee): قرنبيط مقلى

12/09/2025.Reading time 19 minutes.
Egyptian Fried Cauliflower

Vegan Egyptian Fried Cauliflower, or Karnabeet Maklee, is a beloved dish that combines bold flavors with vibrant colors, showcasing the richness of Egyptian vegan cuisine.

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Thanksgiving Made Easy: 19 Tips + No-Fail Menu

11/25/2025.Reading time 10 minutes.

After years of trial, error, and Thanksgiving chaos, I uncovered 19 hard-earned lessons that make hosting shockingly easy—plus a foolproof menu perfected over 10 years. This is the real Made-Easy roadmap to a calm, confident, and stress-free Thanksgiving.

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Best Chicken Shawarma at Home – Juicy, Flavor-Packed & Easy

10/11/2025.Reading time 15 minutes.
Chicken Shawarma Bar

Make authentic Egyptian chicken shawarma at home — juicy, aromatic, and layered with bold Middle Eastern spices. This easy recipe brings the flavors of Cairo’s shawarma stalls to your kitchen, with oven and stovetop methods for perfectly charred, flavorful results.

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Kabab Halla (Egyptian Beef Stew in Caramelized Onion Sauce)

10/08/2025.Reading time 14 minutes.
Kabab Halla (Egyptian Beef Stew)

Kabab Halla is Egyptian slow-cooked beef stew bathed in a velvety caramelized onion sauce—pure comfort, especially when scooped up with vermecilli rice or warm baladi bread.

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Egyptian Grilled Quail (Semman Mashwi)

10/02/2025.Reading time 15 minutes.
Egyptian Grilled Quail (Semman Mashwi)

Egyptian grilled quail, a thousands-year-old tradition, showcases smoky aromas and tender, flavorful meat that echo Egypt’s ancient kitchens. With its crispy skin and juicy, spiced interior, this timeless delicacy continues to shine across Middle Eastern and mediterranean cuisine.

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Karak Chai Crème Brûlée in 10 Minutes- Quick and Easy Dessert

09/24/2025.Reading time 7 minutes.

Karak Chai Crème Brûlée delights with a caramelized sugar crust that shatters, revealing a feather-light, creamy custard. Infused with kark tea and warm spices, it offers a delicate balance of tradition and indulgence.

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