Cook Like an Egyptian, one recipe at a time
Playful and delicious cocktail recipes that are feast to the eye.
These 20 must-have Lenten staples are your arsenal to pull a vegan meal together that feeds a hungry crowd in no more than 30 minutes of active cooking time. Bonus: In this post, you will find links to quick and easy recipes to use our recommended staples.
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Bissarh, Bosara or Besara is an ancient Egyptian vegan, gluten free, & economic dish made of split fava beans, and fresh aromatic herbs.
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Wanna use up the milk leftovers in your fridge to create something easy, delicious and heathy? Try this flavorsome Egyptian Karish (cottage) Cheese Dip. In Arabic, it is “Gebna Bel Tamatem” جبنة بالطماطم.
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Eggplant-Pomegranate Dip is a vegan mezzah/appetizer dish that is so simple to make but it will be the star of your mezze tray. The creamy eggplant mixed with fresh onions and garlic is tamed by a drizzle of pomegranate molasses, creating a wonderful balance between the sweet, salty, and tart.
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Beetroot and Baba Ganoug is bursting with colors as well as flavors, and nutrition benefits. You can top it with nuts, seeds , small greens leaves ( parsley, micro-greens..etc) , fruits ( pomegranate is the best choice ) and for non vegans it’s awesome with goat cheese, crumbled ricotta or cottage cheese. And above all, its ready in just 30 minutes.
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In an attempt to collect an Egyptian Diaspora of favorite recipes, I am delighted to host Dr. Samia Spencer at my blog “Chez Nermine”. In her recipe of delicious Fava beans dip, Dr. Spencer manages to blend a traditional Egyptian dish with the influence of Southern cuisine in the US that is loaded with pungent spices and fresh vegetables.Â
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These mini light cheese balls are made out of skimmed milk and mixed with fresh herbs, tomatoes, seasoning, and onions. For an additional layer of sophistication and beauty, these mini balls are coated with different flavors: chipotle pepper, walnuts, za’atar, and black sesame seeds. They make an excellent healthy snack and elegant cocktail food.
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NON-SPONSORED POST Pecan-Date Molasses Bites are a cross-cultural, sweet finger food that I developed this year as a new addition to our holidays’ cookies’ tray. Â These spices spiked bites bring together two distinct worlds in one bite. I serve them in cocktails party, at tea time or for dessert.
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