"Against all odds, food brings us together."
What do Copts eat on Epiphany feast? Today, 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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Mimi’s Chicken is an Egyptian melt in your mouth recipe that is so darn easy to make on your stovetop or in your slow cooker.
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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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Dry brine is a no mess, no fuss technique that makes the turkey flesh so juicy and moist, as it breaks up the bird protein. Â Compared to brine solution, dry brine takes half the time whether to prepare or to apply on the turkey.Â
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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.
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Chipotle Turkey is a front and center holiday dish. It is spicy and moist, with crispy, golden skin that will prove the turkey haters wrong.
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Turkey is infamous for being dry and bland, but those who spread the rumors haven’t tried the two most powerful flavor arsenals. Nothing leads to a perfectly tender and flavorful turkey other than brine and compound butter. This is a pretty bold statement to make, I know. Yet, it is a conclusive one, based on […]
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This week I am thrilled to host the talented Egyptian food caterer and recipe developer, Menna Rashwan. Menna, who runs her own food business in Salt Lake City in the US, managed in relatively short time to grow a raving audience of her authentic Egyptian dishes. Her radiant Instagram page @azizaslc is clear evidence of […]
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