Raising the Flag of Egyptian Cuisine
Egyptian breakfast and brunch are hearty and flavorful, typically centered around dishes like ful medames (stewed fava beans), taameya (Egyptian falafel), and baladi bread, accompanied by a variety of cheeses, pickles, and beid bel basterma (eggs with cured beef).
Often served with mint tea, milk-tea or coffee, these breakfast and brunch dishes are a comforting blend of nutritious, rich flavors rooted in Egypt’s vibrant culinary traditions.
Dairy-free, nutritious cashew cheese is a treat for vegan fellows. It is made of raw cashews and jazzed up by a shower of fresh aromatic herbs, and Egyptian seasoning. Baking this cheese, elevates all its flavors and propels it to the center stage of a breakfast table or an appetizer tray. Can’t wait to hear your feedback when you try it! Read this post for a step-by step recipe.
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Saj Bread is ideal for Shawarma or Falafel wraps. This recipe is full proof and leads to a pillowy and soft bread that stands the test of panini machine.
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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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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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Belilah is a portmanteau, a made-up word coined from a combination of the French words BlĂ© 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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Cabbage Timable is a showstopper vegan dish that is easy to make and perfect for entertaining.
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Happy Fourth to all those who celebrate it. This year the Fourth of July fell on the first week of our vacation in California, the Golden Sate. Â We happily celebrated it over a family dinner after a long pool day with the kids. Ostensibly I didn’t have access to my gadget-replete kitchen or my recipe […]
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In my grandparents’ living room in Alexandria, Egypt, in the center of one of its bright walls, was a colorful hand painted drawing of our extended family tree.  The tree displayed black and white tiny oval face photos.  At the tree roots, were the photos of Maria and Guirguis, the great grandparents of my mother. […]
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Dates Madeleine recipe is a Middle Eastern twist on the classic French individual buttery cake.
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