🥒 Kousa Mashi (Stuffed Zucchini)
Kousa Mashi is a classic Egyptian stuffed zucchini dish made with seasoned meat and rice, gently simmered in tomato broth until tender and comforting.
Read More🍅 Tomatoes & Feta Mezze
This humble tomato and feta mezze has been passed down through generations of women in my family. Made with ripe tomatoes, creamy feta, and good olive oil, it's a simple, seasonal dip that’s meant to be shared—just like my mom used to make.
Read More🇪🇬 Egyptian Shish Kabob
Egyptian Shish Kabob is the kind of dish that brings people together—flavorful grilled beef skewers marinated in tomato, onion, vinegar, and spices. It’s a recipe rooted in tradition and perfect for summer dinners, celebrations, or feeding your chosen family. Simple, real ingredients. Maximum soul.
Read More🍚 Roz bil Shareya: Egyptian Vermicelli Rice
Roz bil Shareya is the quiet hero of the Egyptian table—a buttery, golden vermicelli rice that’s been passed down through generations. Made with simple pantry ingredients and packed with soul, it’s the kind of dish that brings comfort, nostalgia, and a little bit of home to every bite. This is my go-to side for feeding friends, celebrating heritage, and keeping meals grounded in real, whole food.
Read More✨ May Dinner Party: Honoring Shami Immigration Day with a Mediterranean Feast
Every May 4th, my family celebrates the day we landed in the U.S.—what I like to call Shami Immigration Day. Regardless of where I’ve lived in the U.S., Chico, Denver, or Manhattan Beach, I’ve always celebrated by cooking our families favorite recipes for friends around us, and celebrating the incredible journey my parents and sister embarked on to become Americans.
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