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.
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Macarona Béchamel/Forn: The dish that bridges three cultures
Macarona Béchamel (aka Macarona Forn) is an Egyptian pasta bake, and a one pot meal that has three layers: penne pasta, spices-spiked, luscious red meat sauce, and a silky, smooth white sauce on top. The dish is an iconic crowd pleaser in Egypt. It is nutritious, make ahead, freezer friendly, and excellent potluck dish that garners compliments like no other.
Read MoreChipotle Turkey: The Glorious Holiday Bird
Chipotle Turkey is a front and center holiday dish. It is spicy and moist, with crispy, golden skin that will prove the turkey haters wrong.
Read MoreSamar’s Beetroot-Baba Ghanoug Dip: Cooking In Style
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.
Read MoreSamia’s Fava Bean Dip: Bridiging Cultures
In an attempt to collect an Egyptian Diaspora of favorite recipes, I am delighted to host Dr. Samia Spencer at my blog “Chez Nermine”. In her recipe of delicious Fava beans dip, Dr. Spencer manages to blend a traditional Egyptian dish with the influence of Southern cuisine in the US that is loaded with pungent spices and fresh vegetables.
Read MoreEgyptian Keshk (Kishk): Aziza’s Recipe
This week I am thrilled to host the talented Egyptian food caterer and recipe developer, Menna Rashwan. Menna, who runs her own food business in Salt Lake City in the US, managed in relatively short time to grow a raving audience of her authentic Egyptian dishes. Her radiant Instagram page @azizaslc is clear evidence of […]
Read MoreZaatar Lemon Chicken: The power of food memories
Zaatar Lemon Chicken is a roasted chicken dish that is flavorsome and incredibly easy to make. It is perfect for entertaining and wonderful as a quick-fix dinner. I concocted this recipe relying on my unbeatable taste memory of the best grilled chicken I had in one of Egypt’s restaurant.
Read MoreKabab Hala bel Batates: Egyptian Meat Stew & Potatoes
Kabab Hala is an iconic Egyptian meat stew that is associated with feasts and social gatherings. It is a slowly cooked chuck roast that is drenched in dark, velvety sauce infused by collapsed caramelized onions and an assortment of warm spices. Kabab Hala makes an easy to make Crockpot or slow cooker meal.
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