Food

There are many ways to make this dish--each with it's own steps and levels of difficulty. This is one of…

On Monday morning, a group of expatriates, Egyptian housewives and several journalists gathered at the Windows on the World restaurant…

Cairo’s foodies can be notoriously fickle.  Tastes and fads change, and today’s Tamarai can become tomorrow’s Justine—sad, neglected, and unloved—in…

It was a longstanding family ritual. My mother, little sister and I--with nicely braided hair and colorful dresses--would take a…

A nice dinner piece. Prepare the casserole dish with all the ingredients, cover and leave in the fridge till you…

Picture this idyllic setting.  It’s a cool afternoon in the countryside, a gentle breeze sways the leaves overhead, providing just…

Whatever your plans this Sunday night--be they for a romantic candlelight dinner with that special someone, or to simply party…

Apple strudel, smoked salmon, and fresh coffee. A brunch date? No, the start of a Ramses Hilton cooking class. It's…

The civilization of Ancient Egypt was a shining light amid the darkness of the rest of the world. At this…

Long-time favorite of the American expatriate community in Maadi, Lucille’s, which was started and is still run by a Cairo…