Keshk Soup شوربة الكشك

Basboosa (Egyptian Semolina Cake) البسبوسة

If you haven’t tried Basboosa then you’re certainly missing a lot! Basboosa is an authentic Egyptian recipe for a very special cake. Basically it is a coarse dense semolina cake with some coconut soaked in simple syrup to sweeten and moisten it. It melts in your mouth in a matter of seconds and with every bite you crave the next one! It’s a very easy recipe that you have got to try soooooooon!

Peas & Carrots Tajine with Basil & Oregano طاجن البازلاء والجزر بالريحان والزعتر

One of the best things to do in the kitchen is take a traditional classic recipe and play with it making a whole new recipe. I love doing that and I always try new things with traditional Egyptian recipes. This time I played with our classic Egyptian peas and carrot tajine,I flavored it with lots of basil and oregano and the result was great! :)

Chicken Sharkaseya شركسية الدجاج

Some of the recipes of Egyptian cuisine has been influenced by Turkish cuisine. This influence is due to the Turkish origin of some of Egypt royals. 

Sharkaseya is a very famous Egyptian recipe that showcases this influence. Some claim it's originally Turkish, some claim it's purely Egyptian...all I'm sure of is that it is an amazingly delicious dish,Turkish or Egyptian ;-)

Clams “Alexandrian Style” جندوفلي إسكندراني

There's nothing like a big bowl or warm juicy clams, specially when it's cooked Alexandrian style ;-)

Hot Dog Shakshouka شكشوكة الهوت دوج

Shakshouka is a traditional Egyptian breakfast dish. It is basically eggs cooked with tomatoes a vegetables. This time I decided to make some change by adding hot dogs and it turned out great! :)

Egyptian Me'aamar Rice طاجن الرز المعمر

This is my own take on a very traditional Egyptian dish. Me'aamar rice is basically short grain rice baked in milk and cream. It's served savoury or sweet and this is a savoury version of it. A very rich classic Egyptian dish that you will probably love :)

Egyptian Ukra Tajine طاجن البامية

Okra Tajine is a classic Egyptian dish that you'll find in any Egyptian kitchen. Everyone has a special touch to make it his/her own and I have to say, I'm very proud of my own recipe which never seems to fail. It is honest simple Egyptian cooking and if you haven't tried it, then you're defiantly missing a lot ;-)

Traditional Egyptian Fatta الفتة المصرية: فتة الخل والثوم

There's nothing like a well prepared traditional Fattah! An amazing dish that we Egyptian will never stop making ;-)