Lime Poke Cake.

Hello everybody.

Amazing day out with my mother in-law’s cousins to a farm near Amman,beautiful place and fortunately warm weather.
Lady organizing the trip brought lunch food and each one of us brought dessert or coffee or tea. We had great time indeed.

I made this new cake recipe,easy and refreshing.

Lime or lemon poke cake :
* 1 pack French Vanilla cake mix.
* 2 packs lime jello.
* 1 cup boiled water.
* 1/2 cup cold water.
* 1 pack fresh cream.
* 1 pack heavy cream.

* juice of half a lemon.
* 1/2 cup caster sugar.

* Mix cake and bake as directed then leave to cool.
* mix jello with hot water till dissolved then add cold water.
* poke the cake wit a wooden spoon then pour the jello all over.
* put in fridge overnight or 4-5 hours.
* beat creams and sugar till stiff then add the lemon juice.
* spread cream over cake and decorate with fruits or coconut.

basic and easy.

beautiful garden.

Fruit Garden -Dabouq.

Hello everybody.

Been wanting to go to this place for a while now specially after they posted last week that they have an offer on berries ( buy 5 get 2 for free).

Well today since I had some spare time before picking my son from his exam and to stop worrying about it I passed by the Fruit Garden shop located in Dabouq and how happy I was that I went.

Neat,clean, cheerful place with helpful staff and very good prices, they even told you should come take pictures on Friday cause all Asian fruits arrive Thursdays,will definitely go back.

They have many services like preparing and cutting your veggies, sanitized herbs and vegetables, juices and fruit baskets, my dream shop.

Can’t wait to do yummy things with those fresh berries, started by a detox water mix with some mints.

Lunch today is pizza,again comfort food cause of the exams.

Fruit Garden / Dabouq.

detox water.

yummy healthy fruits.

Noodles and Veggies (Chinese Style)

Hello everybody.

Thank God first day of exams went fine and easy,it’s always the hardest hope all other days be as good.

Today’s lunch is my kids favorite, noodles with chicken and various veggies seasoned with soy sauce, ketchup and ginger,always a success and satisfying after a long tiring day.

yummy comforting meal.

Ingredients and method:

* 2 shredded chicken breasts marinated in ketchup, soy sauce, fresh grated ginger one big spoon of cornstarch and sugar.

* shredded vegetables. Today I have carrots, mushrooms, mixed colored sweet peppers, courgette, and green onions.
* ketchup, soy sauce, ginger.
* 1 pack noodles , spaghetti or rice noodles.
*sesame oil or vegetable oil.

Method:
*Heat the oil till hot, add chicken stir well till crispy and a sticky sauce is formed around it.
* Add the vegetables sprinkle with a spoonful of ketchup, soy sauce and ginger.mix well.
* leave to simmer till veggies are a bit tender.
* boil the noodles in salted water. Drain then also add ketchup, soy sauce, ginger and a little salt.
* Mix noodles with chicken and veggies before serving.

Avocado Cheese Burgers.

Hello everybody.

First day of external exams today, a special comfort meal is needed,nothing beats a good burger and fries don’t you think?

Tried my new Lodge cast iron grill,though I did as directed meaning I sprayed it with special oil ( Canola Oil Spray) then heated it well in the oven, all this so as it won’t stick but burgers got stuck a bit. Guess it needs more time or more oil.

Burger topping was mashed avocado with spring onions and garlic, really yummy and rich. I just love avocados.

grilled burgers.

Rice in Puff Pastry.

Hello everybody.
Home all day cleaning and putting away carpets and heavy clothes, an annual ritual!

Even the kitchen had it’s turn, arranging fridge and freezer , I don’t like keeping frozen food for long periods always try to use it specially if fresh veggies are in season, so today took out some green thyme and made za’tar sticks, some pieces of puff pastry stuffed them with spiced rice, peas,carrots and meat plus some poppy seeds and made orange cake with seeds in.

Too much work but all yummy and needed as snacks for my son studying for his finals.

Good luck to all IB students around the world.

a rich nice meal !

Orange cake and za’tar sticks.

my lovely pot and mints 🙂

Kids Expo 2015.

Hello everybody.

Happening now, my participation in Kids Expo 2015 with Family Flavors magazine a brief cooking class with the kids.

I did the easiest cookies ever, no baking no gas required Chocolate Balls and Maltesers Balls.

It was really a very nice experience.

Family Flavors booth.

all ready

Milano Restaurant.

Hello everybody.
After a long day working and cleaning up at home we decided to go out for lunch to a long time favorite place of ours,Milano Restaurant.

I’m sure all fellows my age remember this nice cozy place in Shmeisani, used to be and still our favorite hang out though it’s been a long time since we came but greetings and words of the eversince waiter were so welcoming as usual.

Outside garden is renovated,relaxing summary atmosphere, food excellent and yummy.

So glad we came

specialty of the house french fries with cheese.

steak melt sandwich.

a coffee is a must after such a meal !

Chicken Sandwiches.

Hello everybody.

Big family breakfast this morning,woke up early and baked lovely small ka3ek,table was full of yummy oriental stuff.

Lunch time came,no mood to cook at all,then remembered I have cooked chicken breasts in the fridge so I sliced them then added some pesto, tomatoes, lettuce, green onions, olives, avocado, relish and mustard great sandwich combo with the rest of morning ka3ek.

Galaxy Ganache Chocolate Cake.

Hello everybody.

Summer is here at last,isn’t it enjoyable? I just love it.

Went out with my lovely friends to celebrate two birthdays at Dahab restaurant and cafe in Abdoun, very nice place,delicious food and atmosphere.

Cake was plain chocolate with Galaxy Ganache, you simply melt galaxy bars on a water bath then add cream and mix well, all was yummy we had great time as always.

isn’t it elegant?

hummus and za’tar manousheh.

yummy meat pizza,though I usually don’t like to eat meat in the morning but this is really good.

Foul and veggies.

Greek Salad and cheese pastry.

highly recommended place.

Happy birthday lovely ladies.

French Pizza.

Hello everybody.

Lunch today was steak with mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes, though potatoes weren’t successful cause I cut them to cubes then boiled them till done ( I usually keep it as is) so mash was runny didn’t like it at all, never again.Thank God steaks were excellent.

On the side I made my famous French Pizza, always a favorite side dish at any meal or occasion,very simple and easy.
Chopped peppers, mushroom, olives with some cheese, mayonnaise, salt and pepper mixed then topped over sliced French baguettes.

even photo wasn’t good enough.

french pizza.

Dessert and coffee, happening now

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Author: Banan Gharaibeh

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