“Sheikh” is the Islamic equivalent of the Christian “priest” I wonder what makes this dish called that! Serves: 7 Ingredients: Sheikh zucchinis: 7 medium white/Lebanese zucchinis 1/3 cup pine nuts 180 g minced meat pinch of salt, pepper, mixed spice Sheikh yoghurt: 900 g plain Greek yoghurt (or your favourite type) 1 1/2 tbs cornflour dissolved … Continue reading »
Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1/3 lettuce 2 medium cucumbers 2 medium tomatoes 1 carrot, finely grated 1 spring onion 1/2 cup black olives 2 – 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/3 cup white vinegar 1 Lebanese pita bread juice of half a medium lemon 10 parsley sprigs, finely chopped handful fresh mint, finely chopped pinch of: salt and … Continue reading »
A tempting tisqeeyah is a mix of hummus, pita bread, sesame paste, ghee and parsley… Can’t go past it. Can’t live without it. I take no blame for any cardiatric related health problems that occur as a result of the excessive consumption of ghee-drenched tisqeeyah. Apparently tisqeeyah means “quenching” Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans/chickpeas/hummus … Continue reading »
I’ll class this as a recipe request, although I’ll honestly note I didn’t make this recipe (only because it’s available here to buy ready). If one day we suddenly stop seeing za’tar in stores, then I’ll put it together myself. So… This is my third “recipe request” post. The dish – Za’tar. The recipe card … Continue reading »
Yummy yoghurt & cucumber salad – perfect for any hot day! Serves: 8 Ingredients: 8 heaped tablespoons of Greek-style yoghurt (or your favourite yoghurt) 1-2 medium cucumbers 1 clove garlic, crushed (optional) pinch of salt, dried-crushed mint Method: Add the yoghurt into a serving bowl. Peel the cucumber and slice in half vertically (better if … Continue reading »
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Ehm. Ehm. Just announcing…. Testing… 1… 2… 3… fati wins. Has your computer broke? Your screen fuzz? Shall I give it another try? In slow-motion, maybe? … f-aa-t-ii w-ii-nn-ss. So here we were, reading chef in disguise‘s post… A really yummy salad…Without a name. She puts forward a contest for her readers to think … Continue reading »
Serves: 8 Ingredients: 1 bag (375g) curry simmer sauce – I used butter chicken flavour 800g breast chicken (approx 4-5) 3 large potatoes 300 mL coconut cream [can substitute with sour cream, Greek yoghurt, coconut milk, etc] 2 cups water 1 tbs tomato sauce 1 tbs tomato paste 1 tbs barbecue sauce The spices: pinch … Continue reading »
For even more chocolaty muffin goodness, top this cupcake recipe with choc chips and devour! This is my second “recipe request” post. The dish – double-choc muffins. The recipe card – below. Serves: 12 Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup plain flour (I think I may have accidentally used self-raising which made some muffins look funny) 1 cup sugar (only … Continue reading »
Serves: 6 Ingredients: 300g pre-cooked cocktail prawns (with their tails on!) 1/3 cup white vinegar 1/2 green capsicum 1/4 red capsicum (optional) 1 onion 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 lemon 1/2 tbs tomato paste 1/2 tbs tomato sauce 1/2 tbs bbq sauce pinch of salt, pepper, mixed spice, & paprika is optional Method: Thaw the … Continue reading »
This is my first “recipe request” post. The dish – marble cake. The recipe card – below. Serves: 8 Ingredients: For an 8 inch round baking tray: 1 1/4 cup plain flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil or butter (when solid) 2 tsps baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract powder (+ any flavouring … Continue reading »
for my other baqlawa recipe, click here. Yields: 35+ pieces Ingredients: Baqlawa + stuffing: 20 filo pastry sheets 2 1/2 cups raw pistachios, shelled 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp rosewater (or to taste – or any flavouring you like, eg. orange blossom) 4 tbs butter, melted Rose water syrup: 2 cups white … Continue reading »
Keeping the safflower whole gives a really nice colour to the dish.. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 7 white zucchinis 2 – 3 cloves garlic 1/2 onion, finely diced 1/3 cup tap water pinch of: salt, pepper, mixed spice, safflower, mint (dried + crushed) Method: Note: this recipe goes hand-in-hand with another recipe (sheikh) that uses the … Continue reading »
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Stuffed okra – couldn’t get a decent photo of them Everyone was in a hurry to eat! Serves: 4 Ingredients: 12 large okra 100g minced meat 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional) 2-3 tbs tomato paste 1/3 cup fresh coriander, finely diced 2 cloves garlic pinch of: salt, pepper, mixed spice Method: In a pan, add the … Continue reading »
Try not to eat them all before you share with others…. Serves: 15 Ingredients: Awaamah dough: 4 cups plain flour or 3 1/3 cups plain flour and 2/3 cup wholemeal flour 3/4 tsp yeast dissolved in 1 cup warm water 1 tsp black onion seed or sesame seeds 1 3/4 cup warm water 1 tsp sugar … Continue reading »
3, 2, 1… where have the wedges gone? Serves: 6 Ingredients: 6 medium-large potatoes 5 cloves pinch of: salt, pepper, mixed spice, thyme (dried + crushed – mine has sesame seeds in it, too), tasteless orange colouring (powdered) Method: I used the washed potatoes (pictured); so I only gave them a rinse and got to work. If … Continue reading »
For my lazy potato and (minced meat) lamb recipe, click here. Baked potato and mince — with a twist… ? Serves: 8 Ingredients: 4 medium-large potatoes 200 g mince meat 1 medium onion 1 cup your favourite grated cheese/s (I used low fat tasty cheese) 1/2 tbs tomato paste 1/2 tbs barbecue sauce pinch … Continue reading »
I can’t even explain to you how divine this drink tastes: Don’t let fancy garnish get in your way. Serves: 8 Ingredients: 5 g dried hibiscus 1 mandarin 1 orange 1 lemon 3/4 cup sugar (or to taste) 1.7 L tap water Method: Bring 1.7 L water to boil. Add the dried hibiscus flowers to … Continue reading »
Watch your eye… Yields: 15 – 20 Ingredients: 1 bunch green grapes (about 200g) 1 bunch red grapes (also about 200g) 1/2 rockmelon a.k.a. cantaloupe, cubed 1 cup watermelon cubes 1 cup honey melon cubes 2 kiwi fuit, peeled & cubed [see method] 2 oranges, peeled & cubed [see method] 2 pears, cubed [see method] … Continue reading »
perfect for healthy morning teas or party finger food… Yields: 12 Ingredients: 4 strawberries 1 kiwi fruit 12 blackberries 3 pineapple rings (canned) – can equally use fresh if you prefer Method: Open the can of pineapple rings and drain three rings. Meanwhile, wash the strawberries and hull. Cut strawberries into thirds (lengthwise – like … Continue reading »
YummMmmMm! Yields: 22 Ingredients: Biscuit dough: 1 cup plain flour 1 egg 1/2 tsp baking soda (or 1 tps baking powder) 1/4 tsp salt 70g dark chocolate 1/3 butter (room temp) 1/2 cup sugar Chocolate topping: 70g dark chocolate 1/4 cup milk (preferably full cream) Method: LIGHTLY grease parchment paper with oil or butter. Leave … Continue reading »
