Hello everybody.
So many cakes and birthdays this week, happy birthday to all dear ones celebrating.
amman
Roasted Meat Cubes.
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Today I decided to try an interesting recipe I saw on Tastemade, the new unusual ingredient is coffee ! guess it did give a special flavor cause end result was really delicious.
Ingredients and method:
- 1 kg meat cubes ( veal or lamb)
- 1 tsp of salt,pepper,chili.
- 1 tablespoon coffee powder .
- 1 small chopped onion.
- 2-3 chopped garlic.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
- 1 cup broth.
- marinate meat in all ingredients except broth overnight or for several hours.
- add broth then cover pan very well.
- roast in a medium heated oven for 2-3 hours.
- Note : check the pan after 2 hours it might need some water if meat is not done and sauce is dry.
- You can make roasted potatoes with herbs and spices or sauteed veggies and salad.
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
very easy yummy new dish ,loved it and I’m sure will make it in Ramadan.
Double Birthdays.
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Two birthdays yesterday for two precious lovely ladies, my aunt and neighbor at the same time and my sister in-law.
Made two elegant cakes, red velvet and vanilla both decorated with berries.
Wish them both happy joyful days ahead.
Delicious Family Lunch.
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Hosted my dear cousin for lunch today, as I always say when you cook with love for special people everything will taste amazing.
Made fresh green stuffed vine leaves and courgettes, fava beans fatteh, rocca and cucumber yogurt salads.
fava beans fatteh.
New dish was the squid ink pasta I got as a present from Maysas Pasta yesterday
though it’s usually done with fish or shrimps but unfortunately I didn’t have the time to buy some so I made it with garlic, pesto, sun dried tomatoes and lemon zest.So yummy and fresh.
Chicken Curry and Mloukhieh.
Hello everybody.
How’s your weekend so far? cold cloudy weather , it’s like winter all over again 🙁
Well guess a chicken curry is just perfect in this weather, hot and spicy and a favorite for my eldest son.
As for an option for my hubby who doesn’t like curry at all I made some fried mloukhieh , meaning cooked with some onions ,garlic and minced meat with olive oil, salt and pepper. No broth at all and eaten with bread , don’t know why they call it Bourani Mloukhieh.
day Off!
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Finally a day off, long busy week full of satisfying results thank God.
Made a nice breakfast this morning, no cooking today.
Caramel Cake.
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Full busy day, order was apple pudding and teramisu cups, guess these elegant ones are a hit these days 👍.
I thought I’d send a small gift with this order, special clients deserve a special treat right? Decided I’d try this cake that I pinned long time ago, been eager to try it cause it does look elegant and light.
End result wasn’t exactly like original photo but good enough I think. I changed a bit in the cream and added almonds to give an extra nutty flavor.
Ingredients and method :
Cake batter :
* 1 cups sugar.
*1/2 cup brown sugar.
* 1/2 cup butter.
* 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
* 3 eggs.
* 1 1/4 cup milk.
* 2 tsp baking powder.
* 1/2 tsp baking soda.
* 1 tsp vanilla.
* 2 1/2 cups flour.
* Beat sugar, butter and oil till creamy.
* add eggs, vanilla and milk.
* add baking powder, soda and flower.
*heat oven (medium) then bake the batter in two or three pans as you wish for 25-30 minutes or till dry from inside.
* remove from pans and leave to cool.
Meanwhile make caramel and frosting.
Caramel sauce :
* 2 cups sugar
* 2 tablespoons water.
* 2/3 cup butter.
* 1 cup heavy cream.
* heat sugar and water till it’s caramelized and reaches the color desired, add butter and stir well.
* remove from heat and add cream very slowly and mix.
Note: better use a deep pan to avoid hot sugar from splashing.
* leave to cool completely.
Frosting :
* 1 cup heavy cream.
* 2 envelopes whipping cream.
* 1/2 cup caramel sauce.
* beat all ingredients well till double sized and stiff.
Assemble cake in two or three layers stuffed with frosting and caramel sauce, I added some roasted caramelized almonds also.
Creamy delicious rich cake.
Coconut Custard Dessert.
Hello everybody.
Yesterday I prepared a new recipe,cold kind of dessert that’s better done a day before,love these recipes cause they’re a big rescue when you’re busy or have guests.
My aunt did this one last month so thought it’ll be nice with today’s order to my uncle’s,a treat cause they’re busy moving to a new house.
Ingredients and method:
* 4 cups water.
* 15 tablespoons powdered milk.
* 1 cup sugar.
* 2 tablespoons custard powder.
* 2 tablespoons cornflour.
* 1 cup coconut.
* 1 tsp vanilla.
* mix all ingredients well till custard and starch dissolve
* keep stirring and heat till mixture boils and thickens.
* pour into any desired mold or pan.
* refrigerate for 2-3 hours or preferably overnight.
* remove into a plate and decorate with strawberries or chocolate.
Cauliflower Stew.
Hello again.
Started to think about what to cook today after morning order was done and delivered.
Well to tell you the truth I had to improvise anything according to what I have, so end result was cauliflower stew with minced meat, garlic, onions and tahini sauce on the side plus a small kibbeh for the boys.
Easy yummy healthy meal.
Teramisu in Easter Chocolate Eggs.
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Have this teramisu order tomorrow so as usual I always do cold dessert a day before.
Today’s twist in teramisu was that I used chocolate Easter eggs as cups, removed top with a sharp hot knife, filled them with lady finger biscuits dipped in coffee and cream.
Final presentation was really elegant and nice, hope taste will be as well.
beauties .