Kabab 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...
View ArticleMacarona Forn: مكرونة فرن او مكرونة بشاميل
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....
View ArticleFatta: Egyptian Festive Meat-Rice Dish: الفتة المصرية
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...
View ArticleFried Kobeba/Kibbeh Recipe كبيبة أو كبة
Kobeba pronounced as Ko-Be-Bah, (also known as Kibbeh) is a delightful festive appetizer or side dish made of crispy, wafer-thin crust of bulgur and meat that encases a luscious ground meat mixed with...
View ArticleEgyptian Peas-Carrots-Beef Stew بسلة و جزر
Bessela (Bazella) We Gazar is an economic, yet mouthwatering and easy Egyptian stew of carrots, peas, and beef chuck. It is a healthy dish, that you can resort to as an easy weekend dinner....
View ArticleLesan Asfour Bel Lahma (Egyptian Orzo-Beef Casserole): لسان عصفور باللحمة
Egyptian Orzo - Beef Casserole or "Lean Asfour bel Lahma" is an economic crowd pleaser of creamy orzo and melt-in-your-mouth beef cubes. The post Lesan Asfour Bel Lahma (Egyptian Orzo-Beef Casserole):...
View ArticleBuftek (Egyptian Fried Beef Steak): بوفتيك
Buftek is Egyptian fried steak. It is an iconic meat delicatessen that scores high among adults as well as kids. Try to make it once in your kitchen and you will become a huge fan. The post Buftek...
View ArticleAkawi Be Mahshi Al Salk (Egyptian Oxtail & Rolled Swiss chard in 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. The post Akawi Be Mahshi Al Salk (Egyptian Oxtail &...
View ArticleWhat Do Copts Serve on Epiphany Dinner
What do Copts eat on the Epiphany Feast? January 19th, Copts (Christian Egyptians) celebrate the memory of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. In this article, I am taking you on a...
View ArticleShorbet Kolkas (Egyptian Taro-Swiss Chard Soup): شوربة قلقاس
Taro soup or (Shorbet Kolkas) is a unique Egyptian Dish. This traditional soup is a nutritious one that is associated with celebrating Epiphany feast by Copts (Christians Egyptians). The post Shorbet...
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