Food
Ramadan Recipe: Molokheya
September 5, 2010
Ramadan Recipe: Molokheya
Molokheya is not just a green soup--it’s a heritage and a delight. And over the years, the Egyptian favorite has…
Sohour at Amar el Sham: Sumptuously Syrian
September 3, 2010
Sohour at Amar el Sham: Sumptuously Syrian
There’s something stirring inside the Gezira Club these days. The last time that this venerable old club was involved in…
Ramadan Recipe: Lahem be’ajeen (meat with dough)
September 1, 2010
Ramadan Recipe: Lahem be’ajeen (meat with dough)
Sfiha or lahem be'ajeen is a prominent Levantine dish, found often on Palestinian, Iraqi, Lebanese or Syrian tables. Ingredients: For…
Ramadan Recipe: Pad Thai
August 31, 2010
Ramadan Recipe: Pad Thai
Pad Thai is not a very easy dish to create. The noodles can often get squishy if left to soak…
The quest for good Indian food: The Karvin Hotel’s Massala
August 30, 2010
The quest for good Indian food: The Karvin Hotel’s Massala
There are many Indian immigrants in Cairo, and at least a few of them are cooking food in the Karvin…
Ramadan Recipe: Salmon on a bed of lentils
August 30, 2010
Ramadan Recipe: Salmon on a bed of lentils
I just tried this out last night and it turned out pretty yummy. I know Ramadan is not your ideal…
Ramdan Recipe: Ful with garlic and cream
August 28, 2010
Ramdan Recipe: Ful with garlic and cream
I tasted this combination at a restaurant last Ramadan and spent the entire month trying to recreate it. A very…
Branzino: Dining in a bleak suburban landscape
August 27, 2010
Branzino: Dining in a bleak suburban landscape
While the suburbanization of Cairo seems to be in full flight, with new developments opening weekly in increasingly far-flung suburbs,…
Ramadan Recipe: Tomato basil cream soup
August 27, 2010
Ramadan Recipe: Tomato basil cream soup
This is very rich and yummy tomato soup and it doesn’t take a lot of time to create. The ingredients…