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Featured recipe: Taameya- The world’s best Falafel!
Taameya- Egyptian falafel- brings split fava beans together with a mix of fragrant herbs and spices, fried up until a crispy on the outside, light, fluffy and bright green on the inside.
Truly, the world’s best falafel recipe!
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About me
I’m Dahlia, an Egyptian-Canadian home cook who loves to eat and create international dishes for my family. Join me in my kitchen!
