Nothing is more delicious than a good fluffy Brioche for our afternoon coffee. They taste so good when they come out of the oven and the house is filled with their aroma. And yesterday I prepared a Brioche called a Brioche Nanterre. Brioche Nanterre is a traditional French brioche named after the Nanterre region in…
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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 family. Today, I present to you the recipe that my…
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 an artichoke flavor, delicious mashed, in soup, or, as today,…
Algerian Style Stuffed Zucchini (Dolma Qaraa)
The Holy Month of Ramadan has begun, prompting a time of fasting, worship, and unity among Muslims globally. The post author reveals their Algerian traditional dish, Dolma Qaraa, celebrating both Algerian and Turkish culinary influences inherited from the Ottoman era. The recipe forms a key focus; comprising zucchini (courgettes), lamb, spices, and more, it showcases the versatility of Algerian cuisine. This well-loved dish encourages food lovers everywhere to explore the rich diversity of Algerian gastronomy.
Algerian White Bean Stew (Loubia B’lham)
Indulge in Loubia, a flavorful winter delight, made versatile with spice, cream, and meat. This global comfort food, passed down through families, awaits your culinary discovery. Enjoy this bean dish’s irresistible allure alongside homemade bread, as they together warm up your chilly days.
Bourek Laâdjine
Bourek Laâdjine is a delicious Algerian starter served during Ramadan to accompany the traditional chorba (soup). Boureks Laâdjine are stuffed with onion, meat, parsley and eggs. Very similar to Spanish Empanadas. They are baked or fried like today and filled with whatever you like (meat, tuna, chicken or vegetables)! Serve 12 Boureks Laâdjine Ingredients: (for the dough) -400g…
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 pan or tawa. Served with a fragrant mint tea or…
Orange Cake
Actually, oranges are everywhere in the market, “Citrus season” of course. They are beautiful and so aromatic. Yesterday, I decided to bake a delicious Orange Cake for our tea time. Easy and really delicious. The texture is extremely moist and just melt in the mouth. Ingredients: 200g of sifted plain flour/all purpose flour 200g of…
Rosemary Focaccia
Mediterranean aroma in my kitchen with another simple and delicious focaccia recipe. I added sea salt of Guérande and a little rosemary to make it flavorful. Served with a bowl of extra virgin olive oil and some olives on the side. Ingredients: 20g of fresh yeast 250ml of lukewarm water (more or less depending of…
Petite Panière 