Tagen Bamya Bel Lahm: Okra and Meat Stew in a Claypot
Tagen Bamya be Allahm is a stew of meat and okra cooked in a claypot. This dish is fairly easy to make and offers great taste and multiple health benefits.
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Bosara: Egyptian Dip of Split Fava Beans and Aromatic Fresh Herbs
Bosara is an ancient Egyptian VEGAN dip. It is a puree of split fava beans mixed with fresh aromatic herbs and spiked with garlic, fried onions, and spices. It is a highly nutritious and vibrant green dip that pleases an eclectic crowd, especially when served with freshly toasted pita bread and/or vegetable sticks.
Read MoreYuca Oven Fries: Venturing into the Vegan Universe
Yuca Oven Fries is an easy, delicious, and nutritious recipe. Yuca is a root vegetable that is rich in vitamin C and makes an excellent alternative to potato fries.
Read MoreEgyptian Lentil Soup: Recipe by Chef Khaled Elelimi
Egyptian Lentil soup is an easy and nutritious warmer. This recipe is offered by Chef Khaled Alelimi, owner of Pistachio Middle eastern and Mediterranean Grill in Singapore.
Read MoreBasbousa Bel Ashta: Cream-Filled Semolina Cake: بسبوسة بالقشطة
Basbousa Bel Ashta is a decadent Egyptian cream-filled semolina cake. This contemporary rendition of an old favorite has its flavor amped up by a touch of warm spices, orange blossom, and citrus zest.
Read MoreJello-Savoiardi Cake: Happy Valentine
Jello-Savoiardi cake is semi-homemade, make ahead, no stress, no-bake cake, yet impressive, photogenic, juicy, decadent, and rich in flavors and textures. It is an excellent festive cake for many occasions including potlucks. It takes minutes to assemble this vibrant cake, yet it will be the town’s talk for much longer.
Read MoreChicken Shawarma & Trimmings: Nouna’s Syrian Recipe
With this recipe for Chicken Shawarma, you will learn how to make an exotic, juicy, spicy, and crunchy shawarma sandwich in the comfort of your own home. Bonus: an easy, decadent, and egg-free Toum (garlic spread) recipe is included in the post.
Read MoreMacarona Béchamel/Forn: The dish that bridges three cultures
Macarona Béchamel (aka Macarona Forn) is an Egyptian pasta bake, and a one pot meal that has three layers: penne pasta, spices-spiked, luscious red meat sauce, and a silky, smooth white sauce on top. The dish is an iconic crowd pleaser in Egypt. It is nutritious, make ahead, freezer friendly, and excellent potluck dish that garners compliments like no other.
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