Category: Arabic Middle eastern

This is not my first time I have made koshari.  It is also spelled koshary  and is another dish from Egypt. I have made this  a few times before and posted the actual pictures in Facebook. I have gotten some constructive critcism  from one guy.  If he reads my post I have one thing I … Continue reading Koshari My Journy On To Getting It Right

What is shawarma?  Shawarma is almost like a gyro but at the same time it isn’t. It is Arabic in origin but it took off like gangbusters and now everyone is wanting it and it is liked everywhere even in Nigeria, USA and Pakistan.  Yes It is street food now in Peshawar, Pakistan even. I … Continue reading Shawarma

Normaly  I would have baked  this but It is so hot I ended up using a tawa (griddle) instead.  If baking preheat the oven to 400  degrees fahenheit or 204 celsius. I ground 1 pinch of fenugreek seeds in a mortar and pestle. In a large mixing bowl I added  2 cups of all purpose … Continue reading Aish Mehrahrah (Cornbread With Fenugreek Seeds)

As I stated in the last post, here I am.  First you can not make this yummy dish without  these two My Ras El Hanout and Preserved Lemons.  This would not be a proper dish from any North African country without it. After you make these up then you are home free from here.  The … Continue reading Chicken Tagine

I looked up this recipe and I wanted to give it a shot and to my amusement it is almost like making a custard and now I am going to tell you how I made this. I made the pasta according to package directions starting with 1 gallon or 4 liters of water brought to … Continue reading Pasta With Bechamel Sauce

Bamia means okra in Arabic. This dish actually is from Egypt. I very much enjoyed it over rice. This recipe has no onions or garlic in it. Actually the Prophet Muhammad Sallah Allah Wali Wasalam (Peace Be Upon Him) hated onions and garlic. He did not like the taste or the smell. Also there is … Continue reading Bamia