Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, and Travel
Okra stew (or bamia) is a household dish for most Egyptians. The preparations vary depending on who is making it and what is on hand, but the general idea is often similar. In this case, the okra stands out as the highlight accentuated by seasoning and made heartier with meat. The dish can easily accommodate... Continue Reading →
Ful Medames (ful mudamas or just ful or foule) is considered by some as the unofficial National dish of Egypt (second only to Koshari). There are many preparation styles in Egypt, let alone across Middle Eastern countries. Among them, the simplest method involves some olive oil, cumin, salt, and maybe a little lime with the... Continue Reading →
It doesn't get much easier than this lentil soup recipe. I learned this recipe from my mother who made it especially during lent, but also any time we had a craving for lentil soup. One of her favorite idioms is that less or simple is often more when it comes to cooking. That's especially true... Continue Reading →
This recipe is my very successful attempt at recreating a dish I had at Habibi's Middle Eastern Kitchen. I've eaten soujouk and ma'anak (Middle Eastern sausages), for years, but the preparation was almost always a very simple pan sear. They're pretty good that way, but it's really just heating them up, so the only real... Continue Reading →
Real, authentic Italian lasagna is made with a creamy bechamel sauce as is the Italian dish called "Pasticcio" (which translates to "mess" apparently!). The delicious red-sauce version of lasagna we have in America is great, but it's not the same as what the rest of the world usually eats. Italy, however, isn't the only place... Continue Reading →
The first time I tried Egyptian Karkade (Kehr-kih-deh) or Hibiscus Iced Tea, I was staying at a hotel in Egypt. Like many hotels in places with warm climates, the hotel lobby featured complimentary cool beverages. Instead of the usual water or lemonade that a lot of places offer up to their sweltering guests, hotels in Egypt... Continue Reading →
Kofta, Kafta, or Kafka is often characterized as the Middle Eastern version of a hamburger. Yes, it's made with ground beef, ground lamb, or both, but that's pretty much where the similarity ends. Kofta is more like a sausage without the sausage casing. Sure, you can make this into patties like a burger and eat... Continue Reading →
Eat like a Pharaoh! I don't care how you spell it (Molokhia, Molokheya, Mulukhiya) or what you call it (Jews Mallow, Jute Mallow, Mallow Leaves) because regardless of the name, this is one of my favorite comfort foods. It is a traditional Egyptian soup that was typically eaten by royalty in Ancient Egypt, but eventually... Continue Reading →
Eat like a Pharaoh! I don't care how you spell it (Molokhia, Molokheya, Mulukhiya) or what you call it (Jews Mallow, Jute Mallow, Mallow Leaves) because regardless of the name, this is one of my favorite comfort foods. It is a traditional Egyptian soup that was typically eaten by royalty in Ancient Egypt, but eventually... Continue Reading →
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