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Light vegetarian lunch today, got some fresh string beans before they’re out of season. A favorite in my family.
Did some yogurt two days ago, added one tablespoon of powder milk with the yogurt to warm milk this time, so good I think I’ll be doing it all the time.
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Couldn’t resist and wait to make this pizza, search for the original recipe was very easy and anyways my cousin living in Rome posted it last night and told me how to make it.
Some recipes add ranch sauce or sour cream but guess this one is more basic and pure Italian.
Well taste and aroma are miraculous, rosemary gives it a real nice twist.
Ingredients and method :
#simple pizza dough (the 10 minutes miracle one)
# 2 large potatoes cut to very thin slices ( don’t peel them)
# fresh or dry rosemary.
# coarse kosher salt.
# crushed pepper.
# olive oil.
# mozzarella cheese.
# coat potatoes with some olive oil,cover and microwave for 2 minutes so as to tenderize.
# spread pizza dough then sprinkle with a bit of the cheese.
# arrange potatoes all over then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
# bake in a medium heated oven for 30 minutes or till bottom and crust are golden.
# add cheese on top and roast till it melts.
easy basic ingredients.
Remaining dough turned into a regular pizza with some kalamata olives. Yummy 😋
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Nice relaxing Friday with only me and my eldest son home for lunch so lunch was a small portion for two and it was superb.
Decided to make this easy quick recipe I saw on Pinterest couple of days ago,with a small addition from me,roasted sesame seeds, really yummy.
#some sesame seeds.
# coat veal with flour very well then stir fry in some hot sesame or vegetable oil.
# when golden and crisp add chopped onion and broccoli and stir well till all crispy.
# add the sauce which is a mix of all ingredients.
#leave to simmer for 5 min then sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Serve with steamed rice or noodles.
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Today’s dessert is a very old traditional one that’s usually done when a baby’s first tooth appears and since my adorable nephew’s new tiny one appeared I made some and distributed a dish to neighbors and friends as the custom says.
Don’t really know why or who’s behind this tradition,guess it’s Lebanese.Main ingredient is pealed wheat soaked and cooked well till tender then you add sugar,spices and nuts for decoration.
Some people make this dish during Winter time after Christmas in a specific day or celebration called Saint Barbara .
Ingredients and method:
* 1 kg of pealed wheat ( قمح مقشور).
* 1 cup sugar.
* 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
* 1 cup raisins.
* 1 tablespoon ground anise.
* 1 tsp ground fennel (optional)
* coconut,sweetened anise seed,candy and nuts (for decorating the top)
* boil the wheat either in a pressure cooker or regular pan till done and water is little and thick.
* add cinnamon,anise,sugar and raisins and leave to boil for another 20-30 minutes on very low heat till all mixture is syrupy and thick.
* pour in small or big dishes as you prefer and garnish with coconuts,candied anise ( قمبز) or any kind of candy or nuts.
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This morning I realized that I haven’t cooked in a week now, loved the break but guess it’s time to make a good fulfilling dish today.
Happens that I have some cute baby chicken I bought from Centro Stores that I think would be perfect with the sauce I saw Chef Deema Hijjawi make yesterday in the morning show, she did it with chicken breasts though.
Ingredients of sauce:
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Back to normal routine now that Eid vacation is over.
Cleaning and arranging back Eid stuff till next year Inshallah.
Milk man passed by with fresh milk this morning,took some and made caramel muhalabieh for my uncle,an extra kilo also to make some yogurt.
It’s a very easy way though it’ll be much more thick and creamy if I used goat milk but cow is fine also.
You simply boil milk very well then leave to cool till warm (28-30 degrees) I actually could tell when it’s tolerable for me to dip my finger it ( clean hands of course). Then to each kilo of milk you add one tablespoonful of ready yogurt, stir well then cover and wrap very good in a blanket,I use this special handmade wrap for rice.
Leave to ferment for one night or several hours then cool in fridge.
That’s it, will show you results tomorrow.
milk and yogurt mix.
all wrapped up till tomorrow.
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Spontaneous decision today to grill some burgers and hot dogs, of course these were accompanied with a veggie plate,french fries, pickles and cheese.
Salad was coleslaw upon request from the kids, did two bowls with and without raisins, all wiped out thank God.
*Cole Slaw Salad:
* shredded cabbage.
* grated carrots.
* mayonnaise.
*raisins.
* salt, sugar and white vinegar.
*mix all ingredients together .
* mayonnaise quantity must be enough to coat all ingredients.
* you can add thick yogurt to lessen mayonnaise portion if you want it lighter.
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Still in vacation spirit, went up north to Jerash today, had lunch and visited historical sights.
Nice place specially that it’s been ages since last time I went.
Hope you’re all enjoying your holiday.
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Though I post this recipe of making a healthy dish of fava beans many times but it’s always requested.
Did one this morning and took with me to a lovely breakfast gathering at our dear friend’s house.
I use a can of cooked fava beans,heat it very well then add it to a mixture of chopped green or dry onions,chopped tomatoes,fresh mint and parsley leaves,juice of half a lemon,1 small spoon of cumin powder,dried mint,paprika,salt, a sprinkle of hot chili powder and olive oil.
mix heated beans with all these and that’s it.
elegant dish for take away.
Happy Eid everybody.
Today Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid Al-Adha.
Wishing all of you in these blessed days peace, health and happiness.
Guests visiting me will taste the new Earl Grey cookies,cardamom cookies and my famous date rolls plus chocolate and candy.
A small surprise this time are the yummy liquorice gummies, a treat nobody hates for sure.
