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Potato Leek Soup.

 

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Hello everybody.

Weather today requires a soup, cold and rainy though not heavy and continuous as expected.

Potato leek soup is very easy and simple, leek can be substituted with green onions if not available.

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Ingredients and method :
*  2-3 big potatoes.
* 1 small chopped onion.
*2 finely chopped cloves garlic
* 1 chopped leek.
* salt, pepper.
* 1 tablespoon butter.
* 4 cups vegetable stock.
* half cup heavy cream.

* saute onions, garlic and leek in butter till tender.
* peel and chop potatoes to cubes then add them.
* add stock,salt and pepper.
* simmer for 30 minutes or till potatoes are tender.
* mash all together or mix in blender.
* add cream and leave to simmer for another 10 minutes.
* sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top when served.

 

 

I upgraded this heartwarming dish with some fancy garnish, fried grated potatoes,pumpkin seeds and roasted almonds.

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Spinach Day.

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Hello everybody.

I was  invited to lunch today so I cooked very early, a selection of dishes was the menu cause main dish was spinach stew and my husband is not a fan at all .

wpid-wp-1447687908541.jpg healthy nutritious dish .

Alternatives were spinach pastries, beetroot orange salad and a small dish of hedge mustard (حويرنه) with yogurt.

 

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Assorted Cookies, Chocolate Balls and Za’tar Puffs.

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Today’s order was lovely, assorted cookies included chocolate and lemon crinkles, rock cookies and date rolls plus some za’tar puffs.

Additional small gift for my new client a box of chocolate balls hope she’ll like them.

 

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wpid-wp-1447600682394.jpg these zatar puffs are a big hit !

 

 

Assorted Cookies.

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Hello everybody.

This morning I completed an order of assorted cookies, various kinds for a new client.

I made three kinds of crinkles,chocolate, lime and molasses. Rock cookies, cardamom and chocolate chips.

All was delivered on time.

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Chicken Tikka Masala and Chocolate Cake.

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Hello everybody.

Today’s order is for a crowd, three portions of chicken tikka masala and rice for a group of employees during lunch break.

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Dessert was a beautiful freshly baked chocolate cake with syrup on top, green ornament to match the company’s logo shape and color.

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Hope they’ll like it.

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Pumpkin Soup and Shepherd Pie.

Hello everybody.

Two warm dishes today , perfect in this cold day.

Pumpkin soup and shepherd pie, both filled with lovely veggies and aroma.

Ingredients and method of the pie:

* cooked ground beef.

* chopped onions and garlic.

* some veggies,peas,carrots,corn and mushrooms.

* 3-4 boiled potatoes.

* soy sauce,ketchup and Worcestershire sauce ( i didn’t have it today so I used HP)

* bread crumbs.

* salt and pepper.

* Saute onions,garlic and meat in some oil or butter.

* add the veggies and sauces and simmer till done.

* mash the potatoes with some butter and milk,salt and pepper.

* pour the potatoes over the veggie meat mix.

* bake in a medium heated oven for 30-40 minutes.

* sprinkle some bread crumbs on top and toast.

* Serve hot with ketchup and salad.

First Catering Order.

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Hello everybody.
Did my first official order today to a dear friend of mine.

Date rolls, baked Zaynab fingers were the dessert part, za’tar puffs, smoked kebabs with Iranian rice were appetizer and main dish.

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Artichoke Spinach Baguette.

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Hello everybody.

Since yesterday’s lunch was so old fashioned today’s choice is extra Italian!
Fettuccine Alfredo with mushrooms and chicken was the main dish, on the side I made this yummy sort of garlic bread but with rich stuffing.
Saw this recipe on Facebook yesterday,you mix some chopped artichokes, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella or kashkaval or cheddar as you like, season with garlic powder  salt and pepper and any other herbs like basil or oregano.

Cut the baguette to three pieces, remove the inside and  stuff it with the mixture . Cut to small slices  then brush all with butter, garlic powder and parsley ( I used thyme instead).

Wrap the loaf with foil paper, bake for 20 minutes then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.

Serve hot with any pasta or pizza, so easy and delicious.

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wpid-wp-1447084939848.jpg line up slices,add butter on top.

 

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Lovely Friday Morning.

 

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Morning everybody.

Lovely day though a bit cold and cloudy but this didn’t stop us from having a nice cozy breakfast outdoors.

No hunting today due to weather conditions so as a small lovely gesture since all are home we

had a traditional Friday morning meal, boiled eggs with salt,pepper and delicious Italian extra virgin olive oil from Centro store,cheese, labaneh,cream and strawberry, new makdous and olives.

Of course tea with mint is a must, enjoy your weekend lovely people.

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