Cook Like an Egyptian, one recipe at a time
Anything is made with milk.
Om Ali is the iconic Egyptian bread pudding that garners unmatched affection from tourists and locals alike. Bonus: It is a semi-homemade dessert that you can easily create in your own kitchen.
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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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Wanna use up the milk leftovers in your fridge to create something easy, delicious and heathy? Try this flavorsome Egyptian Karish (cottage) Cheese Dip. In Arabic, it is “Gebna Bel Tamatem” جبنة بالطماطم.
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No more bland or dry turkey, try compound butter, it is my #1 secret behind a handsome turkey with deep flavors, crispy skin and melt-in-your mouth, juicy flesh.
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Bhatura is a puffy Indian flat bread made with all purpose flour. Ramita Anand fondly shares her mother’s recipe for bhatura with us.
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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.
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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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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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