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Raising the Flag of Egyptian Cuisine

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Category: Appetizers

Made-easy and impressive Egyptian-inspired and mediterranean appetizers to open up your guests appetite.

Aish Baladi (Egyptian Whole Wheat Pita) | العيش البلدي

09/01/2025.Reading time 16 minutes.
Baladi Bread (Egyptian Whole Wheat Pita Bread)

Learn how to make authentic Egyptian Aish Baladi at home—soft, smoky, and fiber-rich whole wheat pita bread with a wide pocket for your favorite fillings.

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Gebna bel Tamatem (Egyptian Spicy white cheese-Tomato Dip): جبنة بالطماطم

05/11/2025.Reading time 12 minutes.
Gebna Be tam-tam (Spicy Egyptian Cheese-Tomato Dip)

Gebna Bel Tamatem- this creamy white cheese and tomato dip melts on your tongue, as warm spices and fresh mint dance across your palate. A humble Egyptian classic, it turns simple ingredients into pure comfort.

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Egyptian Hard Boiled & Fried Eggs (Beid Meza’lil): بيض مزعلل

04/10/2025.Reading time 11 minutes.
Beid Maza'lil (Hard boiled & Fried Eggs)

Beid Meza’lil is hard boiled eggs fried in ghee. It is an iconic Egyptian holiday egg tradition that surfaces on Copts’ festive tables to break a long fasting.

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Egyptian Beet Salad(Salatet Bangar): سلطةً بنجر

12/13/2024.Reading time 14 minutes.
Egyptian Beet Salad (Salatet Bangar)

Salatet Bangar is Egyptian traditional beet salad that showcases cooked beets as the star ingredient. Roasted to perfection, peeled and diced into bite-sized pieces, this vegan salad is delicately dressed with a zesty vinaigrette, that beautifully complements the beet’s natural sweetness.  

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Authentic Egyptian Ta’amia: الطعمية المصرية

12/12/2024.Reading time 21 minutes.
Egyptian Ta'amia

Graced with a tantalizing crunchy crust and a vibrant green and creamy interior, Egyptian Ta’amia are iconic vegan fritters, bursting with memorable flavors.

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Bissara (Vegan Egyptian Dip of Split Fava Beans): البصارة المصرية

12/07/2024.Reading time 17 minutes.
Egyptian Bissara

Deeply rooted in Coptic tradition, Egyptian Bissara is a vibrant green vegan dip made from cooked split fava beans, fresh aromatic herbs, and bold spices, beautifully finished with a topping of crispy fried shallots.

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21 Must-Have Staples for Easy Meatless Meals

12/07/2024.Reading time 20 minutes.
Meatless Pantry

These 21 essential Lenten staples are your go-to resources for creating effortles meatless crowds-pleasers in 30 minutes or less of active cooking time. Bonus: this post includes links to quick, easy recipes that perfectly showcase each recommended staple.

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How-to Make Pita Bread in The Air Fryer (خبز البيتا)

10/24/2024.Reading time 11 minutes.
Mini Pita Bread

Air Fryer Pita Bread is a no-fail, soft pita with a large pocket, ready in just 4 minutes! Perfect for school lunches, appetizers, or scooping your favorite stew or dip.

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Fried Kobeba/Kibbeh Recipe: كبيبة أو كبة

04/29/2024.Reading time 11 minutes.
Kobeba/Kibbeh

Kobeba pronounced as Ko-Be-Bah, (also known as Kibbeh) is a delightful festive appetizer or side dish made of crispy, wafer-thin crust of bulgur and meat that encases a luscious ground meat mixed with nuts and raisins.

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Duqqah (Egyptian Egyptian spice blend): دقةً

04/16/2024.Reading time 8 minutes.
Duqqah

Duqqah, also spelled Dukkah or Dukka is an Egyptian spice blend that adds a flavorful crunch to dishes to a large array of dishes. 

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