Dried Fruit Compote Drink
Dried fruit compote drink, known in the Middle East as Khoshaf, is often enjoyed during Ramadan as a nutritious and naturally sweet way to break the fast.
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Barbequed Leg of Lamb
Barbecued Leg of Lamb This recipe for Barbequed Leg of Lamb is phenomenal; perfect for a special barbecue or as an exciting alternative to the traditional Sunday roast. The blend of aromatic spices and the tenderising yoghurt marinade results in melt-in-the-mouth lamb with deep, smoky …
Anise Biscuits
Anise Biscuits Recipe – A Unique and Delicious Treat If you’re looking for a biscuit recipe that’s both unique and incredibly delicious, these homemade anise biscuits are a must-try. They have a warm, aromatic aniseed flavour paired with a rich, sweet, toffee-like date filling, making …
Mahshi
Mahshi is the quintessential feasting food of Egypt. Vegetables stuffed with wonderfully seasoned rice and then braised in delicious stock.
Lambs Liver
Lambs liver cooked with onions, peppers and tomatoes is incredibly popular in Egypt. So much so, that it’s one of Egypt’s favourite street foods, packed into a pita bread pocket and drizzled with tahini.
Macarona Bechamel
Macarona Bechamel – imagine the best Mac & Cheese crossed with a wonderfully rich lasagne – this is Macarona Bechamel.
Lamb with Black-Eyed Beans
Lamb with Black-Eyed Beans. Lamb with black-eyed beans is a wonderfully hearty meal. It’s one of my favourite ways to have lamb. The meat is slow cooked so it’s perfectly tender. The rich tomato sauce is packed with flavour from the herbs and spices and …
Molokhiya soup
Molokhiya soup – Egyptian Spinach Soup Molokhiya Soup is a quintessential part of Egyptian cuisine. Molokhiya soup – eaten by Royalty It has been eaten in Egypt since the time of the Pharoahs. Originally only Royalty were allowed to eat it, it was considered so …
Baba Ghanoush
Baba Ghanoush – smoky aubergine dip Baba Ghanoush is a truly moreish dip with a seductive, smoky flavour laced with garlic and tahini and just enough lemon to make it sing. I can’t fault it. This recipe will show you how to make the very …