Stuffed Cabbage and New Ma3moul Recipe.

Hello everybody.

Kids cheered when they knew I’m making cabbage today,favorite dish for all in my house,though making it is a long process sometimes specially if all done the same day like this morning, I usually boil and cut them a day ahead and stuff the next day,but yesterday was a full day already,had no strength to do them in the afternoon.

First time trial this time I put one of the cabbages in the freezer last night,upon an advice from my cousin living in Rome,took it out today and it’s true leaves peeled so easily and were ready to stuff no need to boil, but nevertheless I put them for seconds in the hot water to kill any germs ( Rome cabbages are clean and round like a ball not like ours!) ,thank you dear for the tip really helpful.

Since I’m home not going anywhere I did this new ma3moul recipe my aunt posted before Eid,been intending to try it for a while, though I was afraid dough will be too sweet cause one basic ingredient in it is sweetened condensed milk,but result was AWESOME, really easy to handle and very tasty, highly recommended.

Ingredients and method:

* 5 cups flour.

* 400 gm butter.

* 1/4 cup vegetable oil.

* 3/4 can sweetened condensed milk.

* 1/4 cup water.

* dates,walnuts or pistachios for filling .( added cinnamon,icing sugar and rose water to walnuts and cinnamon,anise and cardamon for dates)

* mix all ingredients well till you form a dough.

* start working directly by making small balls and stuffing them, use a mold or decorate them as you wish.

* bake in well heated oven at first then lower the heat when you start till golden.

I added anise seeds to the extra dough and sliced it as Biscotti really yummy also, thanks 3amto for the recipe,love you <3

By the way stuffed cabbage is the most seen post from all my 300 till now !!!!!!!

frozen cabbage.

Anise seeds biscuits.

White Beans.

Hello everybody.

Though it’s supposed to be still Summer you can feel a cold crisp wind specially at night so a wintry meal won’t be too hot to eat today.

I posted this dish earlier in February,as I said then didn’t think I’ll do it till next year,but seems Winter is coming very early , plus it’s a favorite of my husband and youngest son. It’s really good with green peppers and onions.

As for the diet I’m on, I ate a small cup of rice with some beans and one piece of meat,fair enough I guess !!

Stuffed Courgettes and Nescafe Croquant Cake.

Hello everybody.

Tonight we’re invited to a BBQ ,but I have to cook for the boys anyway,thought stuffed courgettes and pulp will be a good choice,they both love it !

I think this dish is a favorite in most Jordanian homes,you seldom find anyone who doesn’t like it, I usually stuff eggplants also but not today,I usually cook the pulp with it,everybody loves it, my youngest sometimes hides the remaining amount in the fridge for dinner or the next day.

I also made my traditional Nescafe croquant cake to take with me for our hostess at night.

Courgettes in Yogurt ( Ablama).

Hello everybody.

Very very busy morning,my husband brought a big bag of turnip from the farm (لفت ) so I bought extra beets,cauliflower and eggplants and made two large pots of pickles for Ramadan.

I also made a batch of date rolls for my lovely cousin to take with her to Dubai,these rolls are becoming my traditional gift for people I love ,better than anything you buy <3.

After all this work I cleaned all my kitchen in and out then started to cook,I posted this recipe in the early days of my blog,today is a repeat to remind you of it,I know many people cook it first day of Ramadan cause they say you must cook something white !!

Ingredients and method:

* hulled courgettes.

* cooked minced meat spiced and mixed with roasted pine nuts.

* ewe yogurt or jameed and butter milk.

* starch.

* cook the yogurt after mixing it with equal amount of water and 2 big spoons starch,add salt,pepper and margarine.

* stuff meat after cooling into the courgettes.

* fry courgettes or as I prefer roast in the oven with a bit of oil and keep turning them till golden from all sides.

* dip courgettes in boiling yogurt on low heat for 40-50 minutes.

* serve with rice.

I had some courgettes left so I cut them to rings,added salt,garlic,summaq and a bit of oil then roasted them in the oven and made tahini sauce on the side,really good side dish 🙂

Enjoy .

Chicken Tikka Masala.

Hello everybody.

No escape from cooking today I guess,though I was confused what to do after grocery shopping,I bought many vegetables and stuff so I have many options.

After family discussions I decided to do this recipe sent to me by my friend’s niece Hanin whom I saw the other day and everybody in her family recommended it, so chicken masala it is,since I have all ingredients which is the most important thing,sometimes I do cancel the whole dish cause one ingredient is missing,don’t you?

This is an Indian recipe of course,most Indian food is usually hot and spicy,well today I made it medium so that all can eat with comfort,it turned out very delicious and easy.

Ingredients and method:

* 2 large chicken breasts ( original recipe says thighs but nobody in my family loves them,but breasts were good also),cut to big chunks.

* marinate for chicken:

* 1 cup yogurt.

* ginger garlic paste ( 1 tablespoon fresh ginger with 3 cloves garlic pressed or finely chopped together)

* 1 tsp salt.

* 1/2 tsp pepper.

* marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes or overnight if you can.

*Sauce:

* 2 tablespoons olive oil.

* 2 tablespoons butter.

*1/3 cup ginger garlic paste.

* 2 hot peppers (didn’t have any so I used hot dried chili )

* 2 tablespoons tomato paste.

* 1 tablespoons gram masala spices ( Indian spices bought ready or homemade by mixing special spices including : 2 tablespoons cumin seeds,2 tablespoons coriander seeds,1 tsp pepper seeds,2 tsp cardamon seeds,1 tsp cloves,1 tsp fennel seeds,1 cinnamon stick,3 bay leaves,1/2 tsp fenugreek (حلبه) ,pinch of nutmeg. you roast all seeds except nutmeg very well then grind then to fine powder and add nutmeg)

* 2 tsp paprika.

* 8 small tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes.

* 1 1/2 tsp salt.

* 1-2 cups water.

* 1/2 cup heavy cream.

* minced fresh cilantro for garnish.

* cooked rice or naan bread for serving.

* making sauce and cooking:

* heat oil and butter then add ginger garlic paste and stir,then add hot peppers.

* add tomato paste and cook till brownish then add masala,paprika and saute for 3 minutes.

* add tomatoes,saltand water and simmer till sauce is thickened,you may need more water if it dries.

* meanwhile grill the chicken in some hot oil,try to shake excess marinate .

* cook till golden on all sides.

* now blend the sauce with hand mixer or blender.

* add chicken pieces to sauce and leave to simmer for 10 minutes.

* add cream and stir then at the end add chopped coriander.

* serve with rice or bread.

Very tasty savory dish,not a piece left ,thank you dear Hanin,now it’s officially Hanin’s Chicken in my cook book 🙂

Strawberry Shortcakes :)

Hello everybody. This morning my youngest son amazed me with a question ” Are we allowed to repeat one of the recipes you posted or you have to cook something new? ”

I was really impressed,my hubby and boys are becoming like me,always thinking what to cook the next day and how to keep ideas and recipes flowing !! Thank God I think one can always innovate and search,each day comes with its new post without even planning 🙂

So upon my son’s request I cooked chicken with broccoli and mushrooms but made rice instead of pasta on the side.As for today’s title,I made these cute strawberry shortcakes for my son’s friends who came over this afternoon,better than eating candy and sweets !

Ingredients and method:

* fresh strawberries.

* cream ( 2 packs dream whip)

* for the shortcakes:

* 1 3/4 or 2 cups flour.

* 3/4 cup butter.

* 1/2 cup sugar.

* 1 tsp baking powder.

* 1/4 cup cream or milk.

* pinch of salt.

* crushed almonds (optional)

* stem and cut strawberries,add a bit of sugar on them and leave aside till cakes are done.

* beat cream powder as directed till stiff and keep in fridge to cool.

* beat butter with sugar then add salt,baking powder and flour.

* mix with your hands till dough is crumbly.

* add milk or cream gradually and knead till you form a firm but not hard ball then leave to rest 15 minutes.

* roll dough to a rectangle then using a cookie cutter or cup form circles then move to a floured baking pan. keep flouring surface of table or use wax paper to avoid sticking.

* add crushed almonds on top then bake for 10-13 minutes or till biscuits are golden.

* assemble layers of biscuits,cream then strawberries in cups or glasses or plates as you wish,garnish with strawberry syrup and fresh mints.

* keep in fridge to cool before serving.

That’s today’s post,hope you all like and try it 🙂

Rice with Peas and Carrots.

Hello again.

I prepared the strawberry sauce and started to cook lunch. Today I made rice with peas, carrots, chicken mixed with rice. Didn’t cook this since a while, though my husband doesn’t like it but I still have some leftovers to manage this problem.

Ingredients and method:
* chicken or meat cubes.
* 1 pack frozen peas and carrots or fresh if available.
* 1 small onion.
* 1 cube maggi or chicken broth.
* 2 cups rice.
* salt, pepper, all spice, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and pinch of nutmeg. ( according to taste or enough to make rice brownish).
*ghee or vegetable oil.

* heat ghee then saute seasoned chicken till tender and golden.
* add chopped onion.
* add peas and carrots and cover all till veggies almost done.
* add maggi cube.
* wash rice and season it .
* add over veggies and chicken.
* add water till above rice by 1 inch.
* cook over high heat till all water almost absorbed, then lower heat to minimum and leave till rice is done.
Note:you can add a bit more water if rice stays hard.
* serve with salad or yoghurt.

Enjoy♡♥♡♥

Rice Pudding. ( رز بالحليب )

Hello everybody.

Been waiting for my mother in law since I started blogging to do her famous rice pudding !!! Everybody, family and friends loves it, and it’s almost a must every 2-3 weeks. I love it when still hot, so yummy. ♡♥.

Her ingredients are for a big quantity, makes nealy 18-20 small cups. You can minimize it according to your need.

Ingredients and method;:
* 12 cups milk fresh or powder or skimmed.
* 12 big spoons cornflour.
* 1 cup sugar ( you can add more or less as you desire).
* 1 cup rice.
* 2 spoons rose water.

* wash and boil rice till almost done.
* mix milk ,sugar and rose water well then boil.
* mix starch in some of the milk or water.
* when rice is done add it to boiling milk and stirr very well.
* add sartch while stirring.
* simmer till it thickens.
* you can add more dissolved starch if you feel pudding is too thin or not thick enough.
* pour in small cups or balls or in a big Pyrex.
* decorate with crushed pistachio.
* keep in fridge.

Enjoy♡♥

Spinach with Rice.

Hello everybody.
Though everybody don’t like spinach at home specially my husband but I couldn’t resist but buy the fresh green bunch. I like it cooked with meat once in a while plus it’s very healthy and full of nutrients and iron.

Ingredients and method:
*fresh cleaned chopped spinach.
* minced meat.
* garlic and onion. Finely chopped.
* salt, pepper , all spice and lemon juice.

* saute meat till almost done with olive oil.
* add onions and garlic, saute till tender.
* add spinach and all seasoning.
* leave to simmer till done 35-40 minutes.
* serve with rice, lemon juice and pickles.

Absolutely delicious. ♡♥♡♥.

Cauliflower with Rice ( مقلوبه زهره )

Hello everybody.

Today we have a big lunch, we’re all gathered cause my sister in law came to visit from USA.
My mother in law is making Maqloubeh with cauliflower upon her request. This is very similar to the one I made with fava beans last week.
fava beans with rice.
She’s also making mloukhieh with meat ( mloukhieh bourani) .

Ingredients and method:
* cubed lamb meat or chicken or large pieces of meat.
* one large cauliflower boiled a bit with salt and cumin.
* 2 cups rice.
* salt, pepper, all spice, bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon,cumin and onion to be used when cooking the meat.

* saute meat till all excess water is gone.
* add spices and onion.
* stir well till golden.
* add enough water and boil till meat is tender either in a pressure cooker or regular pan.
* arrange meat and cauliflower in a pan.wash and add rice.
* sieve meat broth and add on rice till 1 inch above it.
* place on high heat till all water absorbed then lower it to minimum till rice is done.
* serve with salad and yoghurt. Some people make tahini sauce with it .

As for the mloukhieh you saute coarsely chopped meat with olive add salt, pepper and all spice, when done add coarse mloukhieh leaves and mix all together.leave to simmer till done then add sauteed garlic and dry coriander. Mix all then serve with lemon juice and pickles.
Enjoy everybody. ♡♥♡♥

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