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Egyptian Dried Fruit and Nut Compote (Khoshaf/Khushaf)

Print Recipe Egyptian Dried Fruit and Nut Compote (Khoshaf/Khushaf) A traditional Egyptian dish featuring chopped dried fruit and nuts, moistened with juice and/or milk. A perfect way to break a Ramadan fast, and a healthy breakfast or light dessert. Course Appetizer, Dessert Cuisine Mediterranean Prep Time 10 minutes Passive Time […]

Egyptian Hawawshi

Print Recipe Egyptian Hawawshi Course Appetizer Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings people Ingredients 6 pita bread pockets (not the thin kind)1(450) pound(grams) of lean ground beef (I used 95/5 and you could get away with less than a pound)1 onion diced1 roma tomato diced2 cloves garlic […]

Guest Post: Burghul Balls with Sumac (Zingol bi Summaq)

Print Recipe Guest Post: Burghul Balls with Sumac (Zingol bi Summaq) By Joumana Medlej Course Main Course, Main Dish, Side Dish Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings Servings Ingredients 1(140) cup(grams) burghul of any grade soaked for 15 minutesLukewarm water1/2(60) cup(grams) flour1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon sumac1/2(120) cup(milliliters) […]

Rice with Spiced Beef (Ruz ba Lahma)

Print Recipe Rice with Spiced Beef (Ruz ba Lahma) Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Servings people Ingredients For the Rice 1 1/2 cup white rice3 cups water or organic chicken broth1 tbsp butter or ghee1/2 tsp salt For the Beef 1/3 lb stir fry beef (or lean […]

Curried Maftoul Salad with Butternut Squash (Salatat Maftoul)

Print Recipe Curried Maftoul Salad with Butternut Squash (Salatat Maftoul) Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings Ingredients 3 cups maftoul4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth3 cups diced butternut squash (approx. 1 whole butternut squash)1 tsp curry powder1/4 tsp garam masala1/4 cup dried cranberries roughly chopped1/4 cup […]

Curried Mishat (Curried Cauliflower Pancakes)

Print Recipe Curried Mishat (Curried Cauliflower Pancakes) Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings Ingredients 2 cups grated cauliflower (1 medium size head of cauliflower)1/2 large yellow onion (approximately 1 cup chopped)3 tbsp flour3 eggs3/4 cup milk1/2 cup panko crumbs (optional, for texture)1/2 tbsp garam masala1/2 tbsp salt1/4 […]

Mini Kafta (Mini Meatloaves)

Print Recipe Mini Kafta (Mini Meatloaves) Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 35 minutes Servings mini kaftas Ingredients Sauce 1/2 cup ketchup (buy the kind with NO high fructose corn syrup)1 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp soy sauce Kofta 1 lb low fat ground beef2 cloves garlic minced1/2 cup chopped onion […]