Algerian Ktayef

Algerian Ktayef

Last week, we started the Holy Month of Ramadan, during this special month life feels different. The rhythm changes. The days are a little slower, the evenings a little warmer, and the table becomes the heart of the home. Ramadan is known as a month 

Chorba Adess, Lentils Soup

Chorba Adess, Lentils Soup

Autumn has settled in almost everywhere except in my region, where the sun persists year-round. Autumn in Dubai is the time to enjoy gardens, the beach, picnics, and the outdoors. Still, I decided to make an Algerian lentil soup, full of oriental flavors and spices, 

Algerian Samsa with Almond Paste Filling

Algerian Samsa with Almond Paste Filling

Introducing a homemade Samsa recipe: delectable golden pastries filled with almond paste, fried and drenched in honey. Perfect as a post-Iftar treat, this delicious Algerian dessert will elevate your baking game, even if you’re a beginner.

Algerian Chorba Frik

Algerian Chorba Frik

.Chorba Frik is a delicious soup, from Algeria. This soup, is a staple during Ramadan, as it is both hearty and nourishing, making it ideal for breaking the fast. It is also enjoyed year-round and holds a cherished place in Algerian cuisine as a symbol of 

Algerian Chorba Mketfa

Algerian Chorba Mketfa

Today, the Holy Month of Ramadan started for muslims around the world. It means during this Blessed Month, fasting is observed from dawn to sunset. Also time to gather with family and friends. During, this sacred month, I always cook Algerian cuisine. Traditional dishes that 

Baghrir

Baghrir

Baghrir is a delicious fluffy and spongy “crêpes” full of thousands holes on the surface and eaten for the breakfast or for tea time. Made with a few ingredients: fine durum wheat semolina, yeast and water. Cooked only on one side or on a nonstick 

Algerian Chorba Beïda

Algerian Chorba Beïda

Algerian Chorba Beïda, is a fragrant soup from the city of Algiers (Algeria) and served during the Ramadan month. Made with few ingredients but always with chicken. His particularity is the addition of the egg yolk into the soup at the end of the cooking. 

Palouza

Palouza

Yesterday, the Holy Month of Ramadan started for muslims around the world. During this sacred month, I always cook Algerian cuisine; especially traditional dishes, breads, and sweets. Yesterday, I made Palouza, a creamy, sweet and refreshing dessert. Similar to M’halbi, both are popular in Algeria. 

Almond paste stuffed dates

Almond paste stuffed dates

Almond paste stuffed dates are a very popular sweet treat in Algeria, usually served in small saucers or into a large copper tray. They are made with the famous Algerian dates called Deglet Nour, which grows in abundance in Algeria and especially in Biskra, located in north 

Algerian Chtitha Djedj

Algerian Chtitha Djedj

Today I made an inviting Algerian dish called Chtitha Djedj, always served during the month of Ramadan. A simple and tasteful dish made with chicken and chickpeas; and strongly flavored with garlic. Djedj means in chicken in Arabic. Chtitha is related to the world chtih, which in