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RECIPES FOR EGYPTIAN FOODS
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Connie Tindale » Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:12 pm
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Egyptian food is delicious. Share your favourite recipes here.
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Blaah, do they sell peeled fava beans in Egypt...I can tell it's really hard peeling the beans :x Now I understand why everybody says it's easier to buy them at some street corner than prepare them...
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Sun May 06, 2007 1:32 pm
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A Farmers' Market..
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Who2 » Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:30 am
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I came up with this idea last night!
A monthly farmer's market at a locally known hotel.
I already have a few ideas for quality local produce including organic Duck and Pork products.
I know a lady...
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I like to see new ventures popping up, one of the best preventative measures towards dementia is to keep the brain active, so having Luxor's geriatric collective shuffling around the various stalls...
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Last post by Dusak
Fri Mar 08, 2019 6:28 am
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Gypsy tart especially for the good doctor!
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Ruby Slippers » Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:38 am
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One blind baked pastry case
1 small tin of evaporated milk
10 ounces of dark soft muscovado sugar (I generally mix 6ozs muscovado with 4ozs soft light brown sugar, but the choice is yours)
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Don't worry, none of those ingredients are available here in Luxor.
I thought that's what friends are for? :D
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Last post by Ruby Slippers
Sat Mar 02, 2019 6:12 am
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A gastronomes delight...
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Who2 » Wed Dec 12, 2018 11:53 am
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Here's a little event that should be interesting...
It's at Bab el samawi just past the Ramesseum, a rather French influenced house well worth a look.
Sa Re will be offering a selection of new...
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Will do bit heavy but you will manage to take it back. I was really looking forward to a cheese sarnie when I got home but could I open the jar could I hell. Had wait and ask for help.
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Last post by carrie
Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:07 am
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Gazzano's 'bites the dust...
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Who2 » Sun Sep 16, 2018 1:28 pm
I spotted another old favorite closed. Gazzano & Son since 1911.
A great 4 generation family run business, Joe the son sold the name and rented the premises to some flash company.
They moved in...
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Last post by Who2
Sun Sep 16, 2018 1:28 pm
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Eid eat Eid
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Who2 » Wed Jun 06, 2018 2:47 pm
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Eat your hearts out.....
'So all Ramadan work completed new water stuff, sprays, fountains, LED's ect, mind you still working on my waterfall.
New curved bamboo diwan awaiting cushion manufacture new...
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I was in there this morning, didn't want any but looked, he said that three people had bought most of them. Went into KZ for some Cheddar cheese, only had two small pieces left, 40's had non, KZ had...
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Last post by Dusak
Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:18 pm
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Eid...
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Who2 » Thu May 24, 2018 12:18 pm
I love Ramadan....'the peace & quite..
'Embara yesterday, a couple of english entrepreneurs popped round for a chat and a drink, a few drinks....
She suggested an Eid break fast for 8 guests.
For me...
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Last post by Who2
Thu May 24, 2018 12:18 pm
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Claret...
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Who2 » Tue Apr 24, 2018 3:10 pm
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Slang for blood....or the Englishman's Tipple...
I'm currently reading a swashbuckling adventure by Alexander Kent whereby we beat zee French, again.
Back in the 12c Henry the 2nd married and got...
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Or for that matter the difference twixt Blu Nun or Sancerre..
'but everyone, can learn to become a connoisseur..... 8)
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Last post by Who2
Thu Apr 26, 2018 9:41 pm
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Protected Status's...
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Who2 » Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:47 am
It's late I went for a snack Egyptian Brie on fresh bread.
Bread Ok! Brie bo**ocks, nothing like Brie even Tesco's Brie compared to this sh*t is good, and that's crap.
You go to France, brie baguette...
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Last post by Who2
Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:47 am
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Talat...I'Tonya...
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Who2 » Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:34 am
Tomorrow since returning from Blighty & the Beast from the East, I entertain guests, an eclectic odd mix to watch I'Tonya.
One of the funniest films for a long time. The mother won an Oscar....
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Last post by Who2
Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:34 am
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Parmigiano-Reggiano
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Who2 » Mon Mar 12, 2018 2:53 pm
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Now this hard cheese is the real deal Parmigiano-Reggiano. All else is a sad shadow.
But as I am out and forgot to bring a kilo this time, What is your recommendation of cheeses
similar available in...
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My German friend upstairs had a friend come over the other week for a two weeks holiday to try out my new mega build guest house, which was given a five star accommodation rating. As it was my...
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Last post by Dusak
Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:58 am
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Fat free chips.
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Major Thom » Sun Jan 28, 2018 4:47 am
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Try this for your chips in the future.
Peel a large potato and boil it..
When boiled cut it into chips....
Lay the chips on a tray and spray very lightly with 1Cal Cooking Spray (If you can get it...
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We've not had a fish and chippie around my manor for years.
The last one was upmarket posh and lasted about a year.
You tried Masters Superfish at Waterloo, Doctor?
Has to be the best bargain in...
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Fri Feb 02, 2018 1:11 pm
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Gourmet/Exotic Ingredients Availability
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Winged Isis » Sat Aug 26, 2017 3:01 am
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I often see new recipes I want to cook when next in Luxor for my husband, as he loves to try different cuisines, but usually have to discard them as I'm not sure if I could find all the ingredients....
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About three weeks ago I needed some cornflour, all the Luxor shops were out of stock, but managed to find the last box in my local shop here in Karnak
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Last post by Dusak
Thu Jan 18, 2018 4:01 pm
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Last post by Horus
Mon Oct 23, 2017 12:26 pm
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Bailey's for Christmas
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Major Thom » Wed Aug 09, 2017 3:31 am
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With Christmas fast approaching I thought I would renew on the forum the recipe for a very good Alternative to Irish Cream. It will give you the opportunity of purchasing the goods leading up to the...
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Farley Flavors sounds good , can't get the heather honey but will try with the honey from the Monastery.
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Last post by carrie
Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:28 am
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Egypt's traditional recipes get a makeover
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DJKeefy » Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:21 pm
Koshari, one of Egypt’s national dishes, is often claimed to be a vegetarian's dream. Made of rice, macaroni, lentils, chickpeas, crispy fried onions and topped with tomato sauce, it has provided an...
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Last post by DJKeefy
Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:21 pm
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Cats & Whiskers.....
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Who2 » Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:40 pm
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For years I have been trying to find a hand whisk.
The other day me & the 'children with hand signs explained my desire in 'plastic ali's and low & behold
I purchased a very 2017 designed hand...
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Or better still, round them up one at a time and visit ACE, free snips for orphans. :up Its cruel to just let them keep breading, unless your after a nice white fur jacket for winter, then its OK....
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Last post by Dusak
Mon Jul 24, 2017 9:43 am
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Keith Floyd on Egypt
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Hafiz » Sun Jun 11, 2017 3:52 pm
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Keith Floyd’s dated, rollicking, jaundiced and unromantic view of Egyptian tourism, pollution, local food and wine.
and on Luxor
after 1996 with a well-informed view on the agricultural...
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Interesting programme, i wonder have i been putting the plastic tip on the shisha pipe upside down all these years? And never ever have i been served anything as remotely unappetizing as the slop he...
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Last post by denisegr
Mon Jul 10, 2017 7:21 pm
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Pot Noodles
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Horus » Tue May 02, 2017 2:38 pm
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Pot Noodles, those little plastics tubs that you just add boiling water to, now you either “love em or hate em” a bit like Marmite. A few months ago I was tempted to buy a couple as a quick snack...
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The only time I knowing have salt is on my chips. But on Tuesday I received an International aid package via friends over on hols, five bags of family size Planters dry roasted peanuts. :eat...
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Last post by Dusak
Thu May 04, 2017 12:35 pm
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Naked Duck Breast (Magret de Canard)
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Who2 » Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:30 pm
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You know you can buy 2 x duck magret for £5.60 enough for four guests from Sa Re,
next to the veggie shop in Gezira.
Just follow this 'not so easy Jamie Oliver recipe and stun your gusts,
I just...
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You know you can buy 2 x duck magret for £5.60 enough for four guests from Sa Re,
next to the veggie shop in Gezira.
Just follow this 'not so easy Jamie Oliver recipe and stun your gusts
I just...
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Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:41 pm
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