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A Celebration of Spring, Revolutions & Mother’s Day

The world is witnessing the birth of a new era.  Spring is here and all around the Arab world, flowers are blooming calling for freedom and justice for all. Egyptians kick off every Spring on March 21st with a celebration of Mother’s Day.  This is a widely celebrated holiday with gifts from kids to their moms […]

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Egyptian Lentil Soup

Egyptian Lentil Soup

This is one of Egypt’s most famous dishes. Lentils come in a great variety and colors. For this soup, we use the Red Lentil. It’s not literally red, rather it has a lively orange color. This winter dish is a staple on any cold winter day. In a casual setting you can serve the soup […]

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Root Vegetables Salad

This is one bright salad, full of color and nutrients. It has a great dressing that’s herby, garlicy and not for the faint hearted. This is one of those dishes that taste better after staying in the fridge for a few hours. And it’s best served at room temperature. In my house, this salad is […]

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