Cook Like an Egyptian, one recipe at a time
Tagen Akawi be Mahshi El Shalk translates to Oxtail and Rolled Swiss chard in a clay pot. It is a slow cooked dish that bursts with flavors.
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Buftek is Egyptian fried steak. It is an iconic meat delicatessen that scores high among adults as well as kids. Try to make it once in your kitchen and you will become a huge fan.
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Egyptian Orzo – Beef Casserole or “Lean Asfour bel Lahma” is an economic crowd pleaser of creamy orzo and melt-in-your-mouth beef cubes.
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Bessela (Bazella) We Gazar is an economic, yet mouthwatering and easy Egyptian stew of carrots, peas, and beef chuck. It is a healthy dish, that you can resort to as an easy weekend dinner.
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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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What do Copts eat on the Epiphany Feast? January 19th, Copts (Christian Egyptians) celebrate the memory of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. In this article, I am taking you on a food trip to discover what Copts serve on their festive table on this day.
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Crown your festive table with this glorious and authentic Egyptian Fatta. Don’t be daunted by its glorious look. This meat-rice dish is much easier to make than you think. Roll your sleeves, read my step by step recipes and get ready to savor “Fatta”, Egypt’s most iconic celebratory Dish.
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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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