Hoda Mabrouk (Egyptian)
A native of Brooklyn, New York, Mabrouk is an enthusiastic amateur home cook who has frequently shared her cuisine at community events.
Favorite childhood food: Stuffed grape leaves.
Current favorite food to make: Falafel.
Keep in mind when cooking a Mabrouk recipe: Mabrouk cautions home cooks against rushing through her recipes. “It’s a process of layering flavors,” she says.