Category: Main Ingredient

HAWAWSHI: OVEN BAKED MEAT SANDWICHES

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HAWAWSHI! I am cooking today one of the most classical Egyptian street food; using a super easy recipe that is lighter & tastier than any store bought alternative.

First of all, I am using lean meat which I know is not common in making Hawawshi as FAT is one of the key ingredients. But I was able to create the same juiciness of street bought hawawshi by using cream cheese & oil instead of FAT. The result is extremely juicy & light besides you won’t feel the taste of cream cheese at all. Continue reading “HAWAWSHI: OVEN BAKED MEAT SANDWICHES” →

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY SPINACH & ARTICHOKE SAUCE

On By Sara ElrefaieIn Chicken, Main Dish1 Comment

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OK! Let’s agree on something! I HATE spinach; I can’t eat it in any shape or form BUT every member of my family is a HUGE fan of spinach so I end up cooking it A LOT. Not only cooking it the traditional way but also coming up with new recipes & trying to create a homemade version of every spinach dish my husband tastes in any restaurant. So, you can say I hate spinach but I became a spinach expert hahaha. Continue reading “CHICKEN WITH CREAMY SPINACH & ARTICHOKE SAUCE” →

ASIAN BAKED CHICKEN

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I know I haven’t been posting a lot lately but since the kids took their summer break, I am literally going crazy; I lost count of days, probably even months. So I believe it is time to take my annual vacation, pack everything, take the kids & just get out of the city. Unfortunately, I will take time off the blog too for about 1 month as I won’t have access to my laptop. Continue reading “ASIAN BAKED CHICKEN” →

POTATO GRATIN

On By Sara ElrefaieIn Side Dish, VegetablesLeave a comment

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The holy month of Ramadan is coming to an end & this brings an ache to my heart. Although fasting, cooking tons of food & handling the kinds aren’t easy yet the spirit of this month makes everything smooth.

One of the best side dishes to serve in Ramadan is Potato Gratin; it is a REAL CROWD PLEASER as who can say NO to tender potatoes soaked in a creamy sauce flavored with amazing cheese. Continue reading “POTATO GRATIN” →