Holiday Recipes
Brilliant ideas for celebrating special occasions, holidays and gathering your loved ones around the table.
Aish el saraya: no-bake oriental dessert with ashta cream
Aish el saraya is a no-bake oriental dessert, made of layers of bread or rusks soaked in fragrant syrup, covered with ashta-style milk cream, then decorated with crushed pistachios. Melting, fresh and very fragrant, it is one of those generous desserts that are prepared in advance, especially during Ramadan or for large tables. Its name…
Chakhchoukha from Biskra: the Algerian recipe with rogags and red sauce
Biskra chakhshukha, or Chakhchoukha biskria, is a traditional Algerian dish prepared with rogags, semolina patties that are crumbled and then steamed, served with a spicy red sauce, vegetables, and meat. Originally from the Biskra region, it is particularly associated with festive meals and Mouloud. The Chakhchoukha of biskra We reach the gates of the desert…
Maqluba: Palestinian and Jordanian upside-down rice
Maqluba, or maklouba, is a Levantine dish of upside-down rice prepared with chicken or lamb, fried vegetables like eggplant, cauliflower, potato, and rice cooked in spicy broth. After cooking, the pot is turned upside down onto a large serving platter. Maqluba, also known as maklouba, maqlouba or makluba, is a large dish of upside-down rice…
Polvo à Lagareiro: Roasted Portuguese Octopus with Garlic and Potatoes
Polvo à lagareiro is a Portuguese recipe for octopus cooked in water and then roasted in the oven with plenty of olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, parsley, and mashed potatoes called batatas a murro. The dish is often served at festive meals, especially around Christmas. After dessert, today we tackle a very common dish during…
Coconut Beijinho: The Recipe for Brazilian Coconut Docinho
Coconut beijinho is a Brazilian docinho made with sweetened condensed milk, butter, and shredded coconut. Very common in parties and birthdays in Brazil, it forms in small balls rolled in coconut and is often decorated with a clove. What is coconut beijinho? We’re sending you lots of love today with the kisses coco, or Beijinhos…