Yuca 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.
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Egyptian 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.
Read MoreShorbet Kolkas شوربة قلقاس (Taro Soup): The Coptic Epiphany Dish
Taro soup or (Shorbet Kolkas) is a unique Egyptian Dish. This traditional soup is a nutritious one that is associated with celebrating Epiphany feast by Copts (Christians Egyptians).
Read MoreBeef Bone Broth: Countdown to Coptic Christmas
Beef Bone Broth is a quintessential ingredient in my Egyptian festive dishes. I make it using quality beef bones, aromatic herbs, vegetables, and spices. This bone broth is known for its rich collagen and its impact on slowing aging and boosting the immune system. I use this broth as a liquid agent to cook my rolled grape leaves, jeweled rice, meat soups, and stews, just to name a few.
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