Food Of Egypt – Egyptian Recipes

It doesn’t matter what Egyptians are celebrating, food will be there! And depending on the holiday, cookies may be the star of the occasion like during Eid-ul-Fitr or Christmas.  The butter cookies we’re making here, called Ghorayeba in Egyptian, are bite size cookies that quickly melt in your mouth and leave you desiring for more. […]

A simply boiled chicken seems basic but it’s an art to make.  Although the spices vary from one country to another, many countries have recipes for boiled chicken.  In this recipe, I combine the techniques the Taiwanese use to boil chicken while keeping its meat moist with the Egyptian spices that make this a staple […]

A hearty Okra stew, typically served with lamb or beef, or skip the meat for a vegeterian variation.   My grandma, a busy working woman, didn’t spend much time in the kitchen.  Still, she was known to make two dishes really well and Bamya was one of them.  She was very meticulous in all what […]

One of the most decadent soups you’ll have in Egypt.  Egyptian artichokes has a strong flavor and it stands out in this hearty soup. Although in Egypt soups are not served cold, this soup could be served hot or cold.  The steps are easy and with today’s immersion blender and frozen vegetables, this is the […]

Most probably Fatta relates to the word fetata which means a small piece of bread or what we cutely call it in Egypt: fatfoota.  If you like lamb, this is a hearty dish that you eat then it leaves you at awe reminiscing about the flavors you just savored. This is a dish for all […]

This one is for the beef or lamb lovers.  You must have had Kofta before, maybe you called it Kefteh, kefta or sikh kebab, so many names, all pointing to the same deliciousness!  This is the burger meat of the Middle East.  Adding lamb to the recipe gives it a richer flavor but feel free […]

An Egyptian dessert, khoshaf, turned into an exotic sauce for your ice cream.  It’s a crowd pleaser for all ages. Here’s a twist on serving khoshaf.  Khoshaf is a dried fruits salad typically served in Ramadan.  Walk down your supermarket’s ice cream aisle and the choices are endless. But have you ever met anyone who […]

One of the simplest and tastiest ways to enjoy chicken and without adding any extra fat, oil or butter. When the smell of roasted chicken fills the house, you know you’re in for a good meal.   Serving Ideas: On a winter day, start the meal with a soup, then add a salad or a […]

In a culture that is rich in celebrations and family get-togethers, small dishes are great additions on those banquet tables.  They’re also great starters on a mezzeh / appetizers table. Served at room temperature, those marinated vegetables are refreshing.  When picking tomatoes for this salad, choose them firm and in season for full flavor.  For […]

Recently I came to learn that the Japanese sometimes add fried grains of rice to their tea. Have you ever had it?  It gives the tea a nutty rich taste.  Similarly, adding the fried grains of rice to your standard white rice dish gives it a nutty earthy taste that just renders a simple side […]