Main dish

Stir Fry Steaks and Broccoli and Caprese .

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Hello everybody.

Only two for lunch today and must be quick cause my son had to leave so thought this small easy dish will do.

A stir fry steak broccoli with rice and corn on the side plus two tomatoes with basil and cheese salad known as Caprese.

wpid-wp-1445605368756.jpg caprese is always an elegant dish.

Healthy quick and light.

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  • Ingredients and method :
    # 4 pieces of veal steaks cut to squares.
    #1 tablespoon flour.
    # 1 green onion.
    # broccoli florettes.
    # sweet and sour sauce:
    * 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
    * 1 tablespoon honey.
    * 1 tablespoon vinegar
    * 1 tablespoon corn starch.
    * 1 tsp chili powder.
    * 1 tsp fresh ginger.
    * 3/4 cup water.

#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.

 

Shrimps With Tomatoes and Spaghetti.

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Hello everybody.

Too much work today,stuffed pickled eggplants,pickled olives and even did some with carrots,walnuts,chili and coriander.

Nevertheless this didn’t mean I didn’t cook so I made something quick and easy , I posted the recipe before but it was with risotto ,today I did it with plain spaghetti.

* Shrimps:

* 1 kg medium or jumbo shrimps.

* 2-3 garlic cloves.

* chopped sweet peppers.

* 1 can chopped Italian tomatoes or fresh ones.

* bunch of coriander.

* salt,pepper,and some chili powder.

* saute garlic and peppers in some olive oil.

* add shrimps and stir till color changes then add salt,pepper and chili.

* add tomato can and a bit of water then leave to simmer on low heat till sauce is thick.

* add chopped coriander and cook for another 5 minutes.

 

Absolutely delicious meal 🙂

 

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Cauliflower Stew and Iranian Rice.

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Hello everybody.

Early this morning I was hosted at  Ro’ya TV in an interview to talk about my contributions in Family Flavors magazine, I can humbly say it was very nice and informative, looking forward to more fruitful work and achievements.

Well this didn’t mean no Saturday chores and errands ending up with cooking cauliflower stew,Iranian rice and a fresh salad containing rocca,pomegranates and walnuts.

 

Ingredients and method:

* cooked minced meat or cubed veal or lamp as desired.

* boiled and fried cauliflower

* 2-3 cloves garlic.

* one small onion finely chopped.

* lemon juice.

* salt,pepper,all spice, cumin and dry coriander (or fresh)

* saute meat till dry then add garlic and onions.

* add cauliflower and seasoning,leave to simmer, you may add a bit of water if it’s too dry.

* serve with tahini sauce and summaq on top.

Note: to minimize frying you can boil cauliflowers a bit then sautee them with a bit of oil that’ll be enough)

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Lasagna Is Always A Good Choice!

Hello everybody.

It’s been a long long time since I cooked lasagna, I’m really surprised !

As the title say this dish is always a good option,everybody loves it .

Today I made simple basic recipe,with white sauce and minced meat with tomato sauce, I added some vegetables to the meat sauce ,peas, carrots and  sweet corn,this is optional of course plus I used the special moussaka spices I have from Limasol/Cyprus.

A tip my best friend Sireen once told me is to add one tablespoon of flour to the tomato sauce mixture so as to thicken it.
I also added dried oregano and a big spoon pesto sauce,so yummy.

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Autumn Is Here.

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Hello everybody.

A typical Autumn day,cold morning with scattered clouds and humidity, rain is expected tomorrow morning also.

I’m pretty sure many of you made soup today, most probably lentil also ! Well mine was mushroom with cream and lunch was rice with peas,carrots,mushrooms and meat cubes. I added a bit of curry and lots of spices turned out very tasty.

A small appetizer on the side from yesterday ,mhammara !

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Veal Broccoli Stir Fry.

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Hello everybody.

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.

  • Ingredients and method :
    # 4 pieces of veal steaks cut to squares.
    #1 tablespoon flour.
    # 1 green onion.
    # broccoli florettes.
    # sweet and sour sauce:
    * 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
    * 1 tablespoon honey.
    * 1 tablespoon vinegar
    * 1 tablespoon corn starch.
    * 1 tsp chili powder.
    * 1 tsp fresh ginger.
    * 3/4 cup water.

#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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Kofta with Tomatoes.

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Hello everybody.

Waiting for my sister in-law and her son for lunch, upon his request his grandma made freekeh and I made kofta with tomatoes peppers and potatoes.

Ingredients and method:
* 1 kg ready mixed kofta (minced veal with onions and parsley).
* sliced mixed veggies: eggplants, courgettes, pumpkins, potatoes.
* sliced tomatoes and green peppers.
* 1 pack tomato paste.
* 1 cube maggi.
* 1 1/2 cups water.
* salt and pepper.

* form the kofta to fingers shape then cook on low heat till golden and done.
* grill veggies till brownish on both sides, some people fry them but dish will be too oily.
* arrange veggies in rows then add kofta in between. * dissolve tomato paste and maggi in water then add on pan.
* add salt and pepper.
* cook on low heat for 1 hour.
* serve with white rice.

Eggplant Maqloubeh with Sun-dried Tomatoes.

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Hello everybody.

Another batch of veggies were brought from the farm yesterday, so had to do something with these eggplants before they rot.

A traditional Arabic dish Maqloubeh is always a good choice but today I added two things that I don’t use usually, onions and sun-dried tomatoes.

Well thought I’d combine a recipe I saw on Fatafeat cooking channel in Chef Daad Abu Jaber show and an advice from my lovely aunt .Result was extremely delicious ,they really did add to the taste .

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Typical Friday Lunch.

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Hello everybody.

Big fully loaded burgers are our typical Friday lunch whenever we’re all home.

Today with eggs, cheese and all toppings,tried these tiny breaded fried potato balls also, nice looking for a change.

A must with these burgers Mirinda,cold with lots of ice.

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