Tag: #CulturalCulinary

Algerian Kaak or Hniwnat

Algerian Kaak or Hniwnat

What is Kaak, Kaak is a round crown like a sweet bread or brioche. Eaten in North Africa and Middle Eastern regions. They are flavored with orange zest, lemon zest, fennel seeds, or anise seeds, sometimes filled with dates. Recipes change and vary from family to 

Batata Terfess wa Fliou, Sunchokes with Pennyroyal Mint

Batata Terfess wa Fliou, Sunchokes with Pennyroyal Mint

I come back today with a delicious Algerian dish called ‘batata terfess wa fliou.’ This dish is enjoyed during winter when the days shorten, and the weather is cold.” Batata Terfess is called Sunchoke in English. It’s a mix of rutabaga and potato taste with 

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 Maarek

Algerian Maarek

Today my kitchen was filled with a delicious smell of Maarek,  a tasty traditional flatbread similar   to Indian Paratha. This dish is known by many names across North Africa, each with its own flavor.  So popular in Algeria and in North Africa ! Imagine this: