Cook Like an Egyptian, one recipe at a time
Sweet, acidic, and spicy, Egyptian Mesaka’a hits all your taste buds at once. Mesaka’a is formed of layers of meaty fried eggplants studded with mild and spicy pepper, smothered under rich garlicky-tomato sauce and warmed with a touch of cumin.
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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.Â
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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.
Read MoreDairy-free, nutritious cashew cheese is a treat for vegan fellows. It is made of raw cashews and jazzed up by a shower of fresh aromatic herbs, and Egyptian seasoning. Baking this cheese, elevates all its flavors and propels it to the center stage of a breakfast table or an appetizer tray. Can’t wait to hear your feedback when you try it! Read this post for a step-by step recipe.
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Taro soup or (Shorbet Kolkas) is a unique Egyptian Dish. This traditional soup is a nutritious one that is associated with celebrating Epiphany feast by Copts (Christians Egyptians).
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Orange Cranberry Sauce is the easiest holiday sauce that is ready in no less than twenty minutes with ingredients that you probably have in your fridge. Given its vibrant, festive color and fresh flavors, Orange Cranberry Sauce is a scrumptious addition to your holiday table.
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Beetroot and Baba Ganoug is bursting with colors as well as flavors, and nutrition benefits. You can top it with nuts, seeds , small greens leaves ( parsley, micro-greens..etc) , fruits ( pomegranate is the best choice ) and for non vegans it’s awesome with goat cheese, crumbled ricotta or cottage cheese. And above all, its ready in just 30 minutes.
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Rolled grape leaves are an Iconic Middle Eastern dish with a wide appeal for ostensible reasons. The paper-thin briny grape leaves encase a juicy traditional mix of rice and meat, either beef or lamb or only rice. The stuffing is spiked by an assortment of pungent spices such as cardamom, cumin, allspice, and cinnamon.
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