Fava Beans with Rice (رز بالفول او ربيعيه )

Hello again.

Kids approved that I cook the fava beans today. Traditional spring dish cause now it’s fava beans season that’s why some people call it (ربيعيه )
. You can find them fresh and green everywhere specially on roadsides on your way to Irbid. I usually buy good amounts and freeze them to use all year long.
I made them today with rice and meat cubes, you can do this dish with chicken or big pieces of meat as you desire.
Ingredients:
*meat cubes or chicken.
* fresh fava beans.
* salt, pepper, all spice, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom, rosemary and small inion.
* rice.
* ghee or vegetable oil.

* sautee meat cubes till brownish with some oil.
* add spices and onion.
* add enough water (4-5 cups) to cook meat till tender.
* in other pan sautee beans in oil or ghee, I added a small amount of chopped onions, adds a nice flavor.
* when meat is done remove from water then sieve it to use later.
* add meat to beans then wash rice and add on top.
* I usually sprinkle some all spice, black peppers, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon on the washed rice. Only tiny amounts,, makes rice spicy and well flavored.
* add sieved broth on rice till it covers it by 1 inch.
* cook on high heat then when water is almost dry lower the heat till minimum.
* leave till done for 30-40 minutes.
* serve with salad or yoghurt.

Enjoy,, I know I will for sure♡♥♡♥

White Beans.( فاصوليا بيضاء )

Hello everybody.

Came in the kitchen before going to bed last night to search pantry and fridge for lunch ideas. Found a small bag of white beans,, after approval from hubby and kids, soaked them in water and small spoon sodium bicarbonate. Took out a bag of meat cubes from the freezer to be defrosted in the morning.then off to bed.

This meal is usually cooked in winter so I guess I won’t buy another bag till next year.
Ingredients:
* 1 cup of white beans soaked in water and bicarbonate overnight.
* cubed veal or lamb meat.
* fresh tomato juice.
* 1 pack tomato paste.
* 1 chopped onion.
* 2-3 cloves garlic.
* 1 small spoon cumin powder.
* salt, pepper.

Method:
* in the pressure cooker or regular pan, heat a bit of oil then add meat cubes. Stir till brownish then add onions and crushed garlic.
* wash the beans then add them.
* add spices and salt.
* add tomato juice and paste till it covers all.
* cook for 30-40 minutes if in pressure cooker or 1-1 1/2 if in regular pan.
* be careful not to overcook beans or else they’ll be clotted or mashed.

I also made a delicious eggplant salad that I learned hiw to do it from a restaurant.
You need:
* 1 big eggplant cubed.
* small lettuce.
* 1 bunch rocca leaves.
* 2 cucumbers.
* 1 solid tomato.
* green onion.
* mixed colored peppers.
* lemon juice, tahini, yoghurt .
* sesame seeds, black seeds and some summaq for decoration.

Method:
* deep fry eggplants till golden and leave on paper towel.
* make tahini sauce by mixing 1 small spoon lemon juice, 1 big spoon tahini, salt and 2-3 spoons yoghurt.
* chop lettuce, rocca, cucumber, peppers, tomato and onion.
* before serving add eggplants then top with sauce and sprinkle sesame, black seeds and summaq on top.
* mix it right before eating.
* you can add croutons or fried bread cubes if you like.

Enjoy♡♥♡♥

Old fashion meat and potato ( صينيه بطاطا )

When we were kids we used to run away or grumble when grandma cooked certain dishes…called it a grown ups meal. It’s funny that we crave them now, I’m sure cause of the memories they bring. Those were simple lovely days. (.الله يرحمك تيتى ام جعفر ).

Today I made meat and potatoes in the oven, you may add more vegetables like eggplants, courgettes, or tomatoes. I added mushrooms today cause kids love it.

Ingredients:
* big pieces lamb meat with bones.
* 1 big onion.
* 3-4 cloves garlic.
* green sweet pepper.
* 4 big potatoes cut to medium sized cubes.
* bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, salt, pepper and all spice.

Method:
* Rub meat with salt and pepper , heat some olive oil in a pan.add meat pieces , stir till brownish.
* Add one small onion, bay leaf, cinnamon stick , salt, pepper and all spice.
* Add water enough to cook meat .leave to boil till done.
* In a big oven tray, sautee sliced onions, garlic and sweet pepper till soft.
* Deep fry potato cubes then leave on paper towel to remove excess oil.
* Remove meat from broth,put them on top of onion mix.
* Arrange potatoes and other vegetables you’re using around.
*Add sieved meat broth and season with extra pepper and all spice as desired.
* Put it in the oven in low heat for 1 hour and roast it till potatoes are crispy.

Well gandma used to have big old fashion oven which makes these kinds of dishes extra delicious. Atually many people still use it till now. Excellent for baking and roasting.
* Serve it with white rice and simple salad.

A small plate of fresh fruits after lunch was a delightful dessert!!

Enjoy ♡♥♡♥

BBQ♡♥♡♥

Another sunny warm day..in honor of many happy occasions (حمدلله ),, baby boy, marriage, engagement,and arrival of my dear cousin from abroad..my beloved uncle (الله يحفظه ) invited us all to lunch in Jerash…a city known by its beautiful scenery and specialized in restaurants of libanese style…serving BBQ with all mezzeh that goes with it.
BBQ was a variety of lamb meat.kebab.lamb chopps.chicken or sheish tawouq.

As for appetizers…..well they are a variety of cold and hot dishes…
Cold ones are fatoosh, hummus, eggplant dip (like the one I made yesterday),pickles, salads, stuffed vine leaves in oil.
Hot ones are kubbeh, grilled cheese, fries, chicken liver in pomegranate sauce, sausages,chicken wings.