Cook Like an Egyptian, one recipe at a time
Festive and flavorful spoon desserts that are appealing to all ages.
If you are looking for a showstopper, yet effortless cake, this No Bake Alaska Cake is for you! It calls for a store-bought cake base, topped with three layers of ice cream, and encased with homemade meringue that is torched and not baked.
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Halva is a vegan, easy Greek dessert. It is made of four simple ingredients, semolina, sugar, oil and aromatics.
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Egyptian Pumpkin-Milk Pudding is a dish that hails from Egypt and exists in different variations. This recipe credit goes to Hanna, my parents loveliest Egyptian neighbor who is a seasoned cook in her own right. I left Egypt over twelve years ago, nonetheless, I vividly and fondly remember the taste of Hanna’s Pumpkin-Milk Pudding dish […]
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Belilah is a portmanteau, a made-up word coined from a combination of the French words Blé Au Lait, which means wheat-milk. Most probably, the inception of authentic Egyptian porridge is traced back to the French colonialism that lasted in Egypt from 1798 to 1801.Â
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Date pudding is flourless, eggless, gluten-free and possibly dairy-free dessert that is healthy, delicious and made in a snap.
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Is cornstarch on your quarantine food shopping list? If not, you may want to consider adding it after reading this article to the end. Affordable and Versatile Cornstarch is an affordable and versatile pantry staple with a long shelf life. Here are some of its many fully-tested functions:  For a velvety and restaurant quality gravy, […]
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Kunafe-Nougat Glacé Cake is an ice cream cake that has a Kunafe/Kataifi crust and the filling of Nougat Glace´. The Nougat glace´ layer is a no-churn ice cream infused with rose water and loaded with dried apricots, cranberries, and roasted pistachios. A fluffy and airy treat, this cake bridges the flavors of France and the Middle East.
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Recipe Created by Nermine Mitry-Mansour There aren’t two identical tables on Thanksgiving dinner in the US.  Each household has its unique story that is displayed through a number of signature recipes. Every immigrant who lands in the US carries dreams, skills and a deep-rooted food heritage. While we strive to make our dreams come true in […]
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