Tag: Recipe

Algerian Style Stuffed Zucchini (Dolma Qaraa)

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)

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.

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: 

Bourek Laâdjine

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 

Orange Cake

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. 

Algerian Tchakchouka

Algerian Tchakchouka

Tchakchouka is a very tasty Algerian dish but also popular across North Africa in general. It is easy to prepare, especially with the abundance in tomatoes and peppers during summertime. It’s appetizing and colorful and much better when cooked with a good extra virgin oil. 

Smoky Eggplant Dip (Mutabbal) and Pita Bread

Smoky Eggplant Dip (Mutabbal) and Pita Bread

Time flew, and in September I received a copy of the famous Palestine on a Plate,  I was happy to see my own recipe published in a book, but was so keen to discover so many new ones! The book is a beautiful homage to Palestinian food and 

Happy New Year and Shakoy (Twisted Fried Donuts)

Happy New Year and Shakoy (Twisted Fried Donuts)

Happy New Year to all my fellow bloggers all around the world. I wish you, your families and your friends a wonderful 2017! After a long break on the blog, I’m back! I’ve been traveling; visiting exhibitions and museums, and mostly enjoying different kinds of 

Macarons of Nancy

Macarons of Nancy

Everyone knows macarons, the little round cookies.They come in pastel colors filled with a ganache or jam in the middle and on sale everywhere. There is another version of macarons, more rustic, golden brown color. This version is made with almond powder, egg white, and 

Algerian Chicken with Coriander and Kalamata Olives, Djedj bi Elqasbour

Algerian Chicken with Coriander and Kalamata Olives, Djedj bi Elqasbour

The weekend has arrived so fast, and I’m in my kitchen busy preparing special dishes for my friends and family for Ramadan. Yesterday I prepared this Algerian Roasted Chicken with Coriander and Kalamata Olives. It’s a flavorful and tasty combination. The chicken is tender and