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Rahma Rekik

Rahma Rekik

Rahma is an international registered dietitian/nutritionist and a certified yoga instructor. She graduated from Cornell University in New York and finished her dietetic internship at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She is a food lover and has a deep passion for healthy living while being authentic to your heritage. She worked in many countries and loves to recreate traditional food with a healthy twist. She aims to inspire people to live balanced and healthy lives, both physically and mentally - basically the best version of yourself. She loves cooking (obviously), reading, yoga, chocolate, and watching movies.

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    Tunisia’s Traditional Mini Doughnuts: Kaa’k Yoyo

    By Rahma Rekik February 16, 2021
    By Rahma Rekik February 16, 2021

    Who doesn’t like doughnuts? Even if you are not a fan of doughnuts, you’ll…

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    Tajine El Bey: Tunisia’s Finest Appetizer

    By Rahma Rekik January 26, 2021
    By Rahma Rekik January 26, 2021

    This specific Tajine is fancy! It is named after the beys who are considered…

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    Tunisia’s National Dish: COUSCOUS

    By Rahma Rekik January 3, 2021
    By Rahma Rekik January 3, 2021

    Here it is… the recipe many have been waiting for. It’s one of Tunisia’s…

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    Assidat Zgougou — Tunisia’s Sweetness in a Bowl

    By Rahma Rekik December 16, 2020
    By Rahma Rekik December 16, 2020

    Every year, on prophet Muhammad’s (phuh) birthday (El Mouled), Tunisians make a delicious pudding…

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    Tunisia’s Seafood Pasta — A Tunisian Delicacy

    By Rahma Rekik November 28, 2020
    By Rahma Rekik November 28, 2020

    Seafood is consumed regularly in Tunisia because of the country’s perfect location on the…

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    The Coziest Vegetable Stew — Tunisia’s Go-To Dish for the Cold Months

    By Rahma Rekik November 16, 2020
    By Rahma Rekik November 16, 2020

    It’s beginning to look a lot like WINTER! November is here and it’s getting…

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    Tunisia’s Lentil Soup – Your Favorite Winter Warmer Dish

    By Rahma Rekik October 9, 2020
    By Rahma Rekik October 9, 2020

    October is here meaning “sweater weather” is coming. With colder days, we need warmer…

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    Tunisian Breakfast for Champions: “Zamit” with Pomegranate

    By Rahma Rekik October 1, 2020
    By Rahma Rekik October 1, 2020

    It’s currently fall in Tunisia, which means it is pomegranate season. Pomegranate trees are…

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    Tunisian Shakshuka: The Traditional & Most Authentic Recipe

    By Rahma Rekik September 22, 2020
    By Rahma Rekik September 22, 2020

    Who hasn’t heard of Shakshuka, also referred to as Chakchouka? It has become a…

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    A Unique Pizza with a Taste of Tunisia: Harissa Infused Veggie Pizza

    By Rahma Rekik August 31, 2020
    By Rahma Rekik August 31, 2020

    Who hasn’t heard of harissa? It is one of the best pastes you can…

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60 traditional recipes from the heart of North Africa
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N° 01 · Cookbook

The Authentic Tunisian Cookbook

Sixty recipes, ten chapters — the cuisine the world hasn't tasted yet.

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200+ phrases. 13 chapters. Audio recorded in Tunis.

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