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Kibbeh day, intention was to make some mini ones and spread in a pan with nothing else or at least only some fries.
But then one thing led to another, got excited to do more appetizers to complete the Lebanese style, so end result was muhammra, rocca salad, chili potatoes, various types of kibbeh ( even fried the extra dough) and new olives.
All extremely yummy, my favorite kind of food.
one portion of muhammara to go !
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I was invited to lunch today so I cooked very early, a selection of dishes was the menu cause main dish was spinach stew and my husband is not a fan at all .
healthy nutritious dish .
Alternatives were spinach pastries, beetroot orange salad and a small dish of hedge mustard (حويرنه) with yogurt.
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Did my first official order today to a dear friend of mine.
Date rolls, baked Zaynab fingers were the dessert part, za’tar puffs, smoked kebabs with Iranian rice were appetizer and main dish.
all ready and packed.
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Since yesterday’s lunch was so old fashioned today’s choice is extra Italian!
Fettuccine Alfredo with mushrooms and chicken was the main dish, on the side I made this yummy sort of garlic bread but with rich stuffing.
Saw this recipe on Facebook yesterday,you mix some chopped artichokes, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella or kashkaval or cheddar as you like, season with garlic powder salt and pepper and any other herbs like basil or oregano.
Cut the baguette to three pieces, remove the inside and stuff it with the mixture . Cut to small slices then brush all with butter, garlic powder and parsley ( I used thyme instead).
Wrap the loaf with foil paper, bake for 20 minutes then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.
Serve hot with any pasta or pizza, so easy and delicious.
stuffed baguette.
line up slices,add butter on top.
taste is awesome try it !
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Plan for today was kofta topped with tomatoes, onions and potatoes with Iranian rice on the side.
That was the main dish, then I decided to try this appetizer when my son sent me the video while in lectures, thought it’ll be a nice surprise when he comes home.
End result is good but definitely fried ones are better but they’ll do as healthier alternative.
You simply coat the mozzarella sticks in flour then dip them in eggs then in breadcrumbs mixed with oregano and spices. Then you repeat process again with eggs and crumbs.
Leave in fridge or freezer then coat with melted butter and bake for 15 minutes.
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Roast beef is for lunch today, usually accompanied with baked potatoes and veggies,which were all done in a different way I saw last night on my favorite source of new recipes Pinterest.
First I’ll start with the beef,sealed in hot oil butter mixture at first in a deep pan then I added some onions and garlic and gradually started adding boiled water and left it to simmer for 3 hours. Removed the beef to rest,added some flour to the sauce to make a gravy, so tender and yummy.
As for the potatoes here are the ingredients and method :
* 2 cups salt.
* medium sized potatoes.
* one whole head of garlic.
* some rosemary leaves.
* 1 tablespoon butter.
* drizzle of olive oil.
* in a deep thick oven pan spread the salt evenly.
* place the potatoes, rosemary and garlic after cutting the hard top.
* cover tightly and bake for 40-50 minutes.
* remove garlic to cool.
* drizzle olive oil on top of potatoes and back in the oven for another 10 minutes.
* meanwhile remove soft garlic pulp and add butter to it, I added a bit of yogurt as well to make a bit sour.
* cut potatoes and add garlic spread in it.
Serve with any roast or chicken.
As for the mushrooms, cut them to big pieces then add butter, oil, garlic, lemon juice, capers, salt and pepper and bake them till tender. Add chopped parsley when done.
elegant lunch today!
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Saw this recipe last week while searching for the potato pizza and pinned it to do later, looked good and today it proved it’s delicious.
You simply slice potatoes with skin on thinly, then you saute some onions till tender and caramelized. Arrange potatoes in a greased pan, I used olive oil, then add salt, pepper, onions and grated cheese. Add few fresh leaves then repeat the process.
Sprinkle cheese on top and cover, bake in a moderate heated oven for 35-40 minutes.
Leave to cool then cut to slices, very good with roasted chicken or beef.
ready to be baked !
healthy yummy lunch.
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It seems Winter is officially here, woke up to heavy rain and fog,strange in this time of year.
I was invited to a gathering with the loveliest ladies this morning and various kinds of food was spread, salads snacks and appetizers alongside lasagna and potato pie.
I made a Samoa cake cause we had two birthdays to celebrate.
lovely gathering as usual, love you girls<3
Carrot zucchini pie and Oreo cheesecake.
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Today is no meat or chicken day, a break is in need sometimes.
One dish was a new recipe, steamed broccoli flowers with garlic tahini sauce on top and a sprinkle of summaq,though all said sauteed is much nicer but it’s not bad, healthy and light.
The other was my favorite “Chili Potatoes” my kind of dish,hot with some lemon juice, great with the stuffed pickled peppers .
Ingredients and method of chili potatoes.
* deep fry the potatoes till golden.
* when still hot season with salt,pepper,paprika and chili.
nice combination.
chili potatoes.
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Alone for lunch today so I was looking for something light and quick to do,though hate eating alone but well one have to sometimes.
Found a pack of feta cheese in my fridge so I directly decided to this super easy appetizer that we always eat in our favorite restaurant in Limassol /Meze Tavern in old town. Of course it’s served alongside a wide selection of meze but today only with some rocca salad and crisp toasted bread.
Though the one they make stays more firm cause it’s originally this way so it stays the same after baking,mine was a bit crumbly but yummy nevertheless.
You simply coat the feta in foil paper then drizzle with olive oil and add oregano,tomatoes,olives and herbs. bake for 10-15 minutes and that’s it.
