Raising the Flag of Egyptian Cuisine
Egyptian desserts are a rich tapestry of flavors and textures.
Featuring iconic treats like Om Ali (Egyptian bread pudding), basbousa (semolina cake soaked in syrup), Saad Al Hanak (honey truffle candies), Egyptian desserts are often infused with fragrant ingredients like rose water and orange blossom.
These sweets reflect the country’s vibrant culinary heritage and take center stage during celebrations and family gatherings.
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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Dahdah is a vibrant Jordanian dessert that is not crunchy, nor cakey. It tastes like a large crumbly cookie that collapses once you bite into it. The pungency of the cinnamon notes definitely gives it an edge and pairs well with the walnut. The addition of turmeric lends the cake its vibrant, happy color
This dessert is put together in no time if you crush the roasted walnuts and clarify your butter in advance. Having said this, store-bought clarified butter will do just fine.
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Recently, Becky Hadid, the talented food photographer/blogger, and seasoned host of The Storied Recipe Podcast reached out, asking me to share with her audience my journey with food and diplomacy.
It is the story that started in the cosmopolitan city of Alexandria, Egypt, and then in Cairo where I studied political science to lead after the most extraordinary life across five continents.
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Yogurt-Lemon-Blueberry Cake is a summer cake that is pleasantly moist, zesty, fragrant, and studded with juicy blueberries. Its smooth texture and refreshing notes make it a perfect treat for dessert or tea time.
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Shake up your breakfast routine with this easy, elegant, and scrumptious French Almond Orange cake, packed with vitamins.
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NON-SPONSORED POST Have you ever tried cardamom coffee before? I hope you have. If not, I strongly recommend it. It is an incredible mood booster in the middle of bleak quarantine days. Personally, I wouldn’t have survived homeschooling without my morning cup of cardamom coffee. The smell alone of the finely ground coffee mixed with […]
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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.
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This tart is adapted from Bon Appetite Magazine. The intensity of the tart dark chocolate glaze cuts through the sweetness of the salted caramel layer. The gooey filling of both the chocolate glaze and salted caramel can’t find a more glorious vessel than this delicate, slim chocolate crust. The crust shatters in your mouth surrendering to an unexpected hint of sea salt that offsets the sweetness and sends you to an island of heavenly flavors.
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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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