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Koussa Bel Bechamel (Zucchini Bechamel Casserole): كوسة بالبشاميل

07/25/2023.Reading time 16 minutes.
Koussa Bel Bechamel (Egyptian zucchini-white sauce casserole)

Koussa Bel Bechamel is a low carb Egyptian zucchini-white sauce casserole and comfort food at its best. It consists of layers of creamy zucchini, luscious meat sauce and silky smooth white sauce. 

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Zalabia (Egyptian donuts): لقمة القاضي أو زلابية

07/17/2023.Reading time 10 minutes.
Zalabia (aka as Luqmat -Al Qadi or Luckma)

Zalabia, which also known as Luqmat Al Kadi Egyptian eggless donuts that are sprinkled with powdered sugar or drenched in simple syrup. It is a sweet street food treat that is fairly easy to make in your kitchen. 

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Tamatem Mekhalila ( Egyptian Pickled Tomatoes): طماطمً مخللةً

07/07/2023.Reading time 7 minutes.
Tamatem Mekhalila (Egyptian pickled tomatoes)

“Tamatem Mekhalila” or pickled tomatoes are a typical Egyptian dish that bursts with flavors thanks to a powerful zesty and garlicly marinade.

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Keto Zaatar Bread: خبز الكيتو بالزعتر

06/16/2023.Reading time 11 minutes.
Keto Zaatar Bread

Keto Zaatar bread is the ultimate fashion to satiate your bread cravings midst your pursuit of a low carb diet. It is jam packed with protein, fiberand antioxidants and makes excellent sandwiches bread. 

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Mahshi Basal (Egyptian stuffed onions): محشي البصل

06/06/2023.Reading time 11 minutes.
Egyptian Stuffed Onions in red tomato sauce

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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Akawi Be Mahshi Al Salk (Egyptian Oxtail & Rolled Swiss chard in clay Pot): طاجن العكاوي و محشى السلق

05/22/2023.Reading time 14 minutes.
Oxtail & rolled Swiss chard in a clay pot

Tagen Akawi be Mahshi El Shalk translates to Oxtail and Rolled Swiss chard in a clay pot. It is a slow cooked dish that bursts with flavors.

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Maraket Ferakh: Egyptian Chicken Broth: مرقة فراخ

02/15/2023.Reading time 15 minutes.

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.

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Om Ali (Egypt’s Iconic Bread Pudding): ام علي

02/09/2023.Reading time 16 minutes.
Om Ali is an Iconic Egyptian dessert

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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Featured in THE NEW YORK TIMES

02/03/2023.Reading time 13 minutes.

I have the best news to share with y’all! My Egyptian Festive table made it all the way to The New York Times! 

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Meshabek (Vegan Egyptian Funnel Cake): المشبك المصري

11/01/2022.Reading time 11 minutes.
Egyptian Meshabak

Meshabek is a luscious Egyptian sweet street food that translates to tangled, given the way those syrupy fritters look. Meshabek calls for basic ingredients, so try it in your kitchen to have a taste of this ancient and exotic treat.

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