Koussa Bel Bechamel (Zucchini Bechamel Casserole): كوسة بالبشاميل

07/25/2023.Reading time 14 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.

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.

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.

Egyptian Pumpkin-Milk Pudding: Hanna’s Recipe

12/02/2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

Egyptian Pumpkin-Milk Pudding is a dish that hails from Egypt and exists in different variations. This recipe credit goes to Hanna, my parents loveliest Egyptian neighbor who is a seasoned cook in her own right. I left Egypt over twelve years ago, nonetheless, I vividly and fondly remember the taste of Hanna’s Pumpkin-Milk Pudding dish […]

Anise Turmeric Biscotti: A Comfort Cookie

10/09/2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Anise Turmeric Biscotti is an easy recipe inspired by my grandma’s Egyptian kitchen. It is rich in fiber, yet low in carbs and sugar. Serve it with tea or coffee, or as a snack.

Orange Almond Cake: A French Cake for a Stylish Breakfast

06/15/2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Shake up your breakfast routine with this easy, elegant, and scrumptious French Almond Orange cake, packed with vitamins.

Barbecue Pork Tenderloin: The Twenty-Minute Recipe

07/01/2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Summer is in full swing. Kids are off school and, I am in the midst of a marathon of kids’ activities. In a prefect world, summer should be a synonym of lolling, less rushed morning, refreshing cocktails and fun get-togethers.

“Ahlan” & Welcome to my food paradise!

I am Nermine Mansour, the founder of this food blog “Chez Nermine”, where I share iconic Egyptian recipes.

A former diplomat turned food writer, I combine my diplomatic skills and in-depth knowledge of Egyptian cuisine to place my Egyptian food heritage at the forefront of the world culinary map.

Within the last two decades, I have lived in nine different cities across five continents, including Cairo, Guatemala, Algiers, Paris, Washington D.C., and Yerevan.

On my last expat adventure in Singapore, I hosted cooking shows, developed food content for digital platforms, and initiated Egyptian and Mediterranean pop-up dinners.

My gastrodiplomacy work has been recognized by The New York Times, and my Egyptian recipes are featured in Serious Eats, as well as multiple foreign magazines such as Cuisine and Wine Asia, and The Mediterranean Lifestyle.

I am currently based in Alexandria, VA, where I do what I love best; gardening, cooking, feeding my loved ones and writing my food memoirs.

Now, grab you mint tea or cardamom coffee and follow me in my happening kitchen.😊

Tag: low carb

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