Hello again.
Made this refreshing juice this afternoon, a recipe I saw in one of Jamie Oliver’s tv shows, very cooling in this hot weather.
You simply mix together son=me grated fresh ginger,lemon juice and slices,mints and brown sugar then add some hot water to dissolve sugar then before serving add cold sparkling water.
Very nice one try it.
fresh nutritious ingredients.
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Saw this recipe on Fatafeat cooking channel the other night, when I searched the net I found a big variety of recipes of the basic one but with many flavors either fruits or coffee.
First trial was with melons and it turned out really good,refreshing and light I even liked it more than ice cream, definitely a winner!
Ingredients and method :
# 1/2 cup sugar.
# 1/2 cup water.
# 10 ice cubes.
# 1 melon cut to chunks.
# 3 tablespoons lemon juice.
# dissolve sugar with water and boil for 3 minutes then add ice cubes,leave till they melt.
# in a blender mix syrup, melons, lemon juice all together.
# pour mixture in a big metal pan and put in freezer.
# after one hour begun scrapping edges and mix all together.
# keep doing this every now and then till you get a crystal or slushy mixture.
# Serve with fruits or alone.
Note: you can blend mixture a bit if it gets too hard next day.
granita before icing.
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Did a massive fridge and freezer cleaning today and took out many things stored since a long time so as to do something useful or throw them away.
Result was a mix dried fruits,nuts, crushed biscuits,blueberries, oats all bound together with honey and molasses with a bit of cinnamon, cardamom and ginger. They’ll make a super snack during Ramadan specially at suhour time cause they’re full of nutrients and fiber which will help during fasting next day.
Another outcome was a plate of chickpeas with tahini sauce ( مسبحه) decorated with parsley and nuts.
Lunch was Shakshouka, no cooking till beginning of Ramadan, that’s my decision so far.
energy bites.
nuts fruits oats mixed with honey and molasses.
chickpeas and tahini.
shakshuka.
lunch !
yummy light food!
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It’s Summer time, fruits of various kinds and colors are abundant everywhere, this morning I got some fresh from the farm peaches on my way back from the lovely town Fuheis where we had a nice breakfast.
Back home I decided to try this dessert, kind of my own invention, small cups of no bake cheesecake with fruits on top,so yummy and light great in this hot weather.
Ingredients and method :
# crust :
# 1/2 pack of plain biscuits.
# 2 tablespoons oats.
#2 tablespoons coconut.
# 1 big tablespoon butter.
# 1 tsp jam.
Mix all these together till crumbly.
# cheese layer :
# 1 pack cream cheese.
# 1 pack cream ( قشطه)
# 1/2 cup caster sugar.
# 1 tablespoon butter.
# 2 tablespoons labaneh.
Mix all ingredients together till creamy.
# put some crust in small bowls or cups.
# add cheese filling.
# top with any fruits you like.
# keep in fridge for couple of hours then serve.
Oh and lunch was regular kofta with vegetables and a big salad.
elegant for a dinner or lunch party.
Try it,really good you won’t regret.
Hello everybody.
Gardening today,went to our usual place and bought lovely new plants and flowers.
Lunch was a quick Shakshouka a favorite anytime, I also made a small Greek salad and a pitcher of raseberry lemonade since I have some, thanks to my cousin Ghada who mentioned the idea.
A very refreshing cool drink specially after working out.
Ingredients and method :
* 1 cup sugar.
* 1 cup water.
* 3/4 cup raseberry.
* juice of 4 lemons.
* boil water and sugar till a bit syrupy.
* mash raseberries of blend then add to syrup through a mesh.
* add lemon juice.
* mix well then pour into ice and 4 cups of cold water.
That’s it!
shakshouka and Greek salad.
yummy yummy !!!!
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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.
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Was privileged by a visit from my dear uncles this morning,e had coffee and Coconut Jam cake, a favorite of my best uncle Ziad, I was really happy he ate from it cause I know how much he loves coconut.
Started cooking lunch after they left which was upon kids request ” Shakshouka” and some baked beets. Did them a different way than usual, wrapped in foil then baked till tender , yummy and easy.
baked beets,you can mash one to use as food coloring !
My son invited some of his friends over so I baked some mixed dried fruits cookies and prepared a chocolate chip giant skillet cookie to bake when they arrive. I actually prepared a basic batter then divided it to two portions one with fruits and one with chocolate.
Basic cookie dough is:
*1 egg.
* 3/4 cup butter.
* 1/2 to 3/4 cup brown sugar.
* 1 tsp vanilla.
*1/2 tsp bicarbonate.
* 1 tsp baking powder.
* 1/2 cup oats ( optional)
* 1 1/2 cups flour.
* pinch of salt.
* beat butter and sugar till creamy then add egg and rest of ingredients then you can add any kind of nuts,dried fruits,dark or white chocolate or marshmallows.
* spoon a walnut size amount of dough and place in a big oven pan.
* bake in a medium heated oven for 10-13 min max.
* I decorated today’s cookies with some melted chocolate.
dried apricots,cranberries and raisins.
drizzled some chocolate on top when cooled.
Hello everybody.
It’s Thursday already? don’t you agree this week ended quickly? even all days I guess!
Anyway I did this cake for the hunting trip tonight,old fashioned pineapple cake, I remember maybe in the 80’s when people started doing this cake it was a must in every occasion or gathering, I always love to make it, burned sugar is so yummy right?
Ingredients and method:
* 4 eggs.
* 1 1/2 cups sugar plus extra one for caramelizing the bottom.
* 1 cup vegetable oil.
* 1/2 cup pineapple juice.
* 2 big spoons yogurt.
* 2 cups flour.
* 1 tsp vanilla and 2 baking powder.
* 5-6 slices canned or fresh pineapples.
* in a metal cake pan burn one cup sugar till it’s golden and caramelized.
* add pineapple slices in a line.
* mix all other ingredients to form a smooth cake batter.
+ pour over pineapples then bake in a medium heated oven for 40-50 minutes.
* when cooled turn it upside down,you can add some pineapple juice over it if you like.
Enjoy our weekend everybody and stay warm seems it’ll be a rainy one !
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Bright clear sunny morning after heavy thunder and rain all night,really refreshing though dusty day all over again 🙁
Went shopping as usual , very crowded streets and shops!!! came back to make quick lunch as I have cooked minced meat in freezer so pasta with white sauce was the option, did fresh roca pomegranate salad with walnuts and grated cheese on top and fresh fruit salad for dessert,all extremely fresh and nutritious.
Ingredients and method for pasta:
* cooked tube shape pasta.
* white sauce (bechamel) ,try to make it not too thick so as it can fill pasta easily.
ingredients and method of white sauce:
* cooked minced meat with tomato sauce ( I added small chopped onion,garlic,basil,oregano and tomato paste.)
* some butter for greasing the pan.
* mozzarella cheese for the top.
* grease oven pan with butter then add half of the pasta.
* add half the amount of white sauce then add tomato meat sauce over it.
* add other half of pasta and white sauce,sprinkle with dry oregano and cover.
* bake in a medium heated oven for 30-40 minutes then add cheese on top and roast till golden.
* let it stand to cool a bit for easier serving.
beautiful fresh morning 🙂
roca pomegranate salad.
fresh fruit salad.
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As I mentioned yesterday we have a gathering this morning for a very special group of ladies that I really love so much, my mother in-law’s school mates,really sweet lovable group <3
Last night I made the apple pie and za’tar pastries,this morning I arranged a cheese platter with some fresh figs and grapes,decorated some pastries with labaneh,tomatoes and olives and made spinach tabouleh and my sister in-law made yalanji and got some Halouva .
Turned out a really elegant table,everybody enjoyed the food and company 🙂
