Mahshi Basal (Egyptian stuffed onions): محشي البصل
Mahshi Basal is stuffed onions with a mixture of rice, ground beef, aromatic herbs and spices. It is by far the easiest stuffed vegetable.
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Foul Medames (fava beans) from Scratch: طريقة تدميس الفول
Foul Medames or stew of fava beans, is Egypt’s quintessential vegan breakfast and an unmistakable street food staple. Instead of using canned foul medames, Learn how to make it from scratch in your slow cooker.
Read MoreMaraket Ferakh: Egyptian Chicken Broth: مرقة فراخ
Laden with flavors, and nutrients, chicken broth is instrumental in Egyptian cuisine, as it represents essential foundation for hearty stews, delicious soups and elevated rice dishes.
Read MoreOm Ali (Egypt’s Iconic Bread Pudding): ام علي
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.
Read MoreNo-Bake Alaska Cake
If you are looking for a showstopper, yet effortless cake, this No Bake Alaska Cake is for you! It calls for a store-bought cake base, topped with three layers of ice cream, and encased with homemade meringue that is torched and not baked.
Read MoreSalated Zabadi Bel Khiar (Cucumber-Yogurt Salad) زبادي بالخيار
Salated Zabadi Bel khiatr is a refreshing and cooling mint-scented yogurt cucumber salad that is a quintessential appetizer as well as side dish that pairs perfectly with a number of spicy and hearty Egyptian dishes such as rolled grape leaves and hearty protein dishes.
Read MoreBabajanoush (Eggplant-Tahini Dip) بابا غنوج
Baba Ghanoush is an Egyptian vegan appetizer and dip that is served either with festive kabab dishes or humble vegan foul Mesdames or falafel.
Read MoreQatayef Recipe: No-Fail Middle Eastern Pancakes قطايف
This is a no-fail Qatayef recipe that comes with traditional and non traditional filling options. Qatayef is a quitessional treat during Ramadan that is made of pancake-like batter, filled with nuts, cheese, or cream. Some are folded in a half moon shape and deep fried, while others are cone-shaped and filled with
Ashta (clotted cream), sprinkled with nuts and drizzled with simple syrup.