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Howida (Dodi) Elhalogy, was born and raised in a quaint agricultural village near Tanta, Egypt located in the middle of the Nile Delta. She grew up on a 4.5 acre estate with 5 sisters and 2 brothers. Her father was mayor of the province and their large ten bedroom house was used to facilitate many of the special events which helped to establish and maintain her father's political position within the community. Her role, at the early age of 12, was to assist her mother and sisters in preparing meals for these events. Over time Dodi learned to master the art of Middle Eastern cooking and to showcase her family's traditional style recipes. Dodi was also married in Egypt at the young age of sixteen to Nehad Saeed, another important business figure in their community at that time. Together they have three children, Shereen, Mohamed, and Nada. At the age of forty-one, Dodi moved to the U.S. with her family. They are now currently residing in Corona, California. Her reputation as a renowned cook has won her much popularity, not only among friends and family members of her own culture, but with many Americans as well. This book is dedicated to her Egyptian relatives who so lovingly taught her about Middle Eastern cuisine. Most importantly, the special touches she adds to her recipes assure that they will not be found anywhere else in the world. The Savory Secrets of Dodi's Home Cooking is a collection of fine recipes passed down through many generations and now, with the help of Outskirts publishing company, her family's traditional recipes will live on. ENJOY!