Samak Bel Rada (Egyptian Bran-Coated Fish): سمك بالردة
Samak Bel Rada is an easy Egyptian Bran-coated fish dish that bursts with Mediterranean flavors and carries a memorable smokey note.
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Indian Fried Bhatura Bread: Recipe by Ramita Anand
Bhatura is a puffy Indian flat bread made with all purpose flour. Ramita Anand fondly shares her mother’s recipe for bhatura with us.
Read MoreRolled Grape Leaves : A Labor of Love for Those Who Well Deserve It
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.
Read MoreMarak We Feteer: Southern Egyptian Meat Stew & Flatbread
This recipe is of ultimate sentimental value. I know my late father would have been enthused seeing this recipe on my blog. He was enamored with any dish that originates from where his roots are. God bless his soul. Marak (meat stew) and Feteer (flatbread) is an authentic recipe that originated in Southern Egypt. The […]
Read MoreThe Art of Forging Bonds Through Culinary Diplomacy: Episode #031 of The Storied Recipe Podcast
Recently, Becky Hadid, the talented food photographer/blogger, and seasoned host of  The Storied Recipe Podcast reached out, asking me to share with her audience my journey with food and diplomacy.
It is the story that started in the cosmopolitan city of Alexandria, Egypt, and then in Cairo where I studied political science to lead after the most extraordinary life across five continents.
Read MoreVegan & Low Calorie Za’atar Manakeesh (Flatbread Topped with Za’atar) مناقيش زعتر
Za’atar Manakeesh is a vegan Levantine stovetop bread topped with a fragrant spice mix consisting of oregano, thyme, marjoram, sumac, salt, and pepper. This rendition is made of whole wheat flour and speckled with bran. Za’atar that is known for its anti-oxidant properties makes this bread an excellent detox bread pulled together in no time for breakfast, mezzeh, or snacks.
Read MoreLemon-Yogurt-Blueberry Cake: The Summer Harbinger
Yogurt-Lemon-Blueberry Cake is a summer cake that is pleasantly moist, zesty, fragrant, and studded with juicy blueberries. Its smooth texture and refreshing notes make it a perfect treat for dessert or tea time.
Read MoreOrange Almond Cake: A French Cake for a Stylish Breakfast
Shake up your breakfast routine with this easy, elegant, and scrumptious French Almond Orange cake, packed with vitamins.
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