Raising the Flag of Egyptian Cuisine
The Occasions category on Chez Nermine is a heartfelt tribute to the diverse celebrations that shape my life as a Copt, Egyptian, and American. Each recipe and story weaves together cultural traditions, cherished memories, and the joy of sharing food. From Coptic feasts honoring Lent and Christmas to Egyptian holidays marked by family and community gatherings, and American celebrations like Thanksgiving, my kitchen brings together the flavors and customs of three intertwined identities. This category celebrates food’s power to preserve heritage, connect generations, and create lasting moments of togetherness.
Fatta (pronounced Fa-tta) is a beloved Egyptian feast dish layered with toasted bread, fluffy rice, tender meat, and bold garlic-vinegar and tomato sauces—rich in both flavor and cultural significance. Traditionally served during religious celebrations, it evokes deep nostalgia and showcases the beauty of Egyptian home cooking at its most festive.
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A deeply nourishing and flavorful Egyptian bone broth made with marrow bones, aromatics, warming spices, and slow-simmered goodness. Rich in collagen, minerals, and comforting flavor, this traditional broth can be enjoyed on its own or used as the base for soups, stews, grains, and sauces.
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Discover a nourishing twist on Egyptian Mahshi with savory meat and walnuts instead of rice. It is comfort and guilt-free.
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Kofta al Hatee is Egypt’s iconic grilled ground meat skewers, celebrated for their rich flavor, juicy interior, smoky char, and irresistible aroma. This Kofat recipe is keto, eggless and gluten-free.
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Are you looking for smoked herring recipes? Look no further. This Egyptian Tahini-Smoked herring is mouthwatering and so easy to assemble. When deboned, doused in spiced, garlicky tahini, and mixed up with fresh juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, a mundane store-bought herring transforms into a grommet dish bursting with flavors.
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Beid Meza’lil is hard boiled eggs fried in ghee. It is an iconic Egyptian holiday egg tradition that surfaces on Copts’ festive tables to break a long fasting.
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Bouza is a delightful and traditional Arabic/Egyptian/Middle Eastern ice cream spiked with mastic and rose water and studded with chewy, chopped dry apricots and crunchy toasted pistachios.
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Kebdah Eskandarani or spicy liver Alexandrian style is Egyptian tender strips of beef or veal liver, drenched in a fiery, garlicky sauce infused with tangy vinegar, ground cumin, and coriander—aromatics that pack a punch and awake the senses.
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Buftek is a crispy, golden-fried delight made from thinly sliced veal or beef. Tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside, it’s a simple yet flavorful Egyptian classic
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Egyptian religious feasts are incomplete without Kahk (Festive Egyptian cookies). Kahak Bel Agameya is by far, the king of all Egyptian cookies. It is a flaky cookie stuffed with Agameya, a candy like filling made of ghee, flour, sesame, and nuts. This blog post will show you how to make these heritage cookies like a pro.
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