Tag: make-ahead

Fatta: Egyptian Festive Meat-Rice Dish: الفتة المصرية

01/03/2022.Reading time 17 minutes.

Crown your festive table with this glorious and authentic Egyptian Fatta. Don’t be daunted by its glorious look. This meat-rice dish is much easier to make than you think. Roll your sleeves, read my step by step recipes and get ready to savor “Fatta”, Egypt’s most iconic celebratory Dish.

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Loaded Dark Chocolate Bark

03/29/2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

This chocolate bark studded with toasted pistachios, almonds, and cranberries are easy-to-make, healthy snack, mood booster, and a decadent vegan treat.

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Macarona Béchamel/Forn: The dish that bridges three cultures

02/03/2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

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.

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Orange Cranberry Sauce: A scrumptious addition to my holiday repertoire

12/23/2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

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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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.

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Pumpkin-Coconut Pudding & Kaya Jam Sauce: First Thanksgiving In Singapore

11/13/2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

Recipe Created by Nermine Mitry-Mansour  There aren’t two identical tables on Thanksgiving dinner in the US.  Each household has its unique story that is displayed through a number of signature recipes. Every immigrant who lands in the US carries dreams, skills and a deep-rooted food heritage. While we strive to make our dreams come true in […]

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Stewed Fava Beans “Foul Medames”: The Unconditional Love

01/19/2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

Foul Medames or Stewed Fava Beans are a Middle Eastern breakfast, brunch and sometimes dinner. It is an unmistakable street food staple in Egypt. Fava beans are, by far, the white canvas of legumes dishes. This proves to be a very forgiving and inclusive dish. It could be spiced up or down, cooked with either butter or oil, with or without tomato sauce, and mixed with eggs or served vegan.

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