In Cairo, it is grilling season nearly all year long. And who doesn’t love to bite in to a juicy, flavorful burst of a burger?! These are not only a family fav, but great for hosting a casual group of friends. This recipe is easily multiplied for the number of guests you are serving Serves:…
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Flakey Buttery Biscuits
Who doesn’t love flakey, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits with dinner? Who doesn’t love them for breakfast or lunch for that matter? Pass the jam please! If that’s you, then strap on your apron (there’s lots of flour, you’ll be glad you did) and grab your pastry cutter. And as a bonus, they are so easy it…
bread bowls
Hearty soup on a cool day only gets richer when served in a bowl of bread. This recipe makes enough to serve your family and invite your friends. Your soup will soak in to the bread bowl creating a scrumptious side. Pulling apart the soap-soaked walls at the end of the meal is the best….
buttermilk biscuits
These drop biscuits pair perfectly with a savory dinner and are scrumptious leftover with butter and jam for breakfast the next morning or afternoon tea. They are quick to whip up or easy enough to have kids help do the mixing and baking. Serves: 16 biscuits Tools: mixing bowl whisk spatula pastry cutter glass liquid…
buffalo chicken dip
Whether its for game time or to host a casual crowd this dip is a-ma-zingly delicious and easy to make. Pair it with veggies, chips, pita bread or on mini-buns as sliders and you will have a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serves: 15 or more guests Tools: crock pot spatula large fry pan, non-stick if you have…
poultry rub
For poultry its all about the baked-in dry rub. This serves as the perfect base for BBQ chicken drumsticks or wings, it would even be delish on roasted chicken or chicken breasts. This rub can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for a quick weeknight meal or impromptu dinner guests. Serves: 24…
bbq chicken drumsticks
Finger-licking good is the only way to describe these drumsticks slathered in honey BBQ sauce. The recipes for both the sauce and the chicken are below. Great for kid-friendly family meals or hosting a party with friends. Serves: Enough sauce for 50 drumsticks. Tools: 2-4 rimmed baking sheets aluminum foil mixing bowl whisk basting brush…
apple sauce
Applesauce is a healthy side, perfect for lunch boxes and necessary when sickness strikes. I have never seen it in the city but it’s so simple to make and tasty to eat it’s no problem. Serves: 2 quarts, 6-8 guests Tools: large stock pot pairing knife cutting board airtight container for storage Ingredients: 12…
sweet potato bake
They say sweet potatoes are a ‘super food’; they are ridiculously nutritious. We just think they are delicious and in Cairo they come fresh, fully ripened from the Nile farms. In my kitchen I bake them with butter, brown sugar, pecans and spices into a rich savory sweet side, delicious for Thanksgiving or a roasted…
roasted turkey
For Thanksgiving overseas we gather around the table with friends we call family. This roasted turkey was rich in flavor and the drippings made a delicious gravy. Serves: 9 kilo / 20 pound turkey served 14 Tools: large roasting pan cutting board sharp knife meat thermometer Ingredients: 9 kilo / 20 pound frozen turkey 8…
garlicy mashed potatoes
These garlicy mashed potatoes will melt in your mouth and warm your insides. They are great for a crowd or a side to a savory dinner. Leftovers are just as tasty. Serves: 6 guests Tools: Large stock pot hand blender or potato masher pairing knife cutting board Ingredients: 6 large russet potatoes, thoroughly washed…
sweet rolls
My grandmother served rolls similar to this at every holiday gathering. I have fond childhood memories of my grandfather throwing rolls across a long table to my big brother for Thanksgiving dinner. This version adapted from my friend Carol’s recipe is simple and sweet. The beauty is they are supposed to be made ahead, which…
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