Egypt Recipes

Egypt: Tabouli Chicken Casserole

Egypt: Tabouli Chicken Casserole

Mary Kay Radnich Tabouli Chicken Casserole Bulgur consists of wheat grains that have been hulled, steamed until partly cooked and then ground. Available in fine and coarse grades, it is a popular grain for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean salads. I found this recipe in a small cookbook of recipes Continue Reading...

Egypt: Stuffed duck and potatoes

Egypt: Stuffed duck and potatoes

one large duck crushed wheat or rice cumin Onion salt and pepper lemon Tomato paste one dozen small potatoes Preparation: Crushed rice wheat is washed in water and left to soak for a while. The duck is stuffed with the crushed rice wheat from behind. It is then plugged with a large onion and Continue Reading...

Egypt: Shakshukat beed iskandarani – Hardboiled eggs a la Alexandria

Egypt: Shakshukat beed iskandarani – Hardboiled eggs a la Alexandria

1 onion very finely chopped 2-3 ripe tomatoes 3-6 hardboiled eggs cooking oil salt and pepper Peel and slice the tomatoes ½ inch thick. Fry the onion until it softens, then add the tomatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes. Shell the eggs, leave whole and slide onto the tomato mixture. Cook for 5 Continue Reading...

Egypt: Moroccan Spice Braised Chicken with Dates and Almonds

Egypt: Moroccan Spice Braised Chicken with Dates and Almonds

3 1/2 pounds chicken parts 3 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion,halved, and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Ground Cinnamon 1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cumin 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Ground Ginger 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Turmeric 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken Continue Reading...

Egypt: Lemon Seafood Pasta Chez Sherra’s Place

Egypt: Lemon Seafood Pasta Chez Sherra’s Place

One pound shrimp (31-40 count) One pound scrod filets One anaheim or other “mildly hot” fresh green pepper. (about 5 inches long-diced) one cup broccoli florets (pre-cooked until just a bit tender-I did this for 2 minutes in microwave) Pint of fresh mushrooms, washed and sliced-leave Continue Reading...

Egypt: Igga baladi Omelet

Egypt: Igga baladi Omelet

4 – 6 eggs 1 tablespoon flour 1 onion, chopped very fine dash of cinnamon powder cooking oil salt and pepper Beat eggs, add sifted flour, cinnamon, and seasoning, and beat again. Heat oil and fry onion until golden, then stir in beaten eggs and fry on quick flame.  When the underside sets, Continue Reading...

Egypt: Hamam Mahshi bi Burghul (Cornish Hens with Bulgur, Raisins, and Pine Nuts)

Egypt: Hamam Mahshi bi Burghul (Cornish Hens with Bulgur, Raisins, and Pine Nuts)

Ingredients: Cornish Hens: 3 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens, skinned 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups coarsely chopped onion 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground Continue Reading...

Egypt: Chicken with Chickpeas

Egypt: Chicken with Chickpeas

4 tablespoons butter 3-5 lbs. Chicken pieces, trimmed of fat and cut into serving size pieces (I happened to have chicken breasts in my refrigerator) 2 medium onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) 1 can chickpeas (19 oz or 540 ml) 1 ½ Continue Reading...

Egypt: Chicken & Pasta Corniche

Egypt: Chicken & Pasta Corniche

1 large chicken, cut into 8 pieces and skinned, about 5 pounds ( or 5 pounds of skinless, bone-in chicken breasts  if you prefer all white meat) 1 Tb. olive oil 2 large onions, finely chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, mashed 2 lbs. ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (roma tomatoes are good for Continue Reading...

Egypt: Crepes Avec Volaille et Pomme chez Marie

Egypt: Crepes Avec Volaille et Pomme chez Marie

Crepes (see below) 3 Tb. margarine or butter 3 Tb. flour 1/2 Ts. salt 2 C. turkey or chicken broth 1 1/2 C. finely cut up chicken or turkey 2/3 C. chopped apple 1 medium stalk celery, chopped ( about 1/2 c.) 2 Tb. chopped onion Seasoning such as Old Bay to taste. Prepare Crepes; keep covere to Continue Reading...

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