sambousak

Sambousak       Ingredients for the dough 1½ cups flour ¼   cup oil ½   cup water       salt       oil for frying Ingredients for the padding ¼   kg. minced meat (lamb or beef) 1    medium sized onion, chopped 1    tablespoon oil ½   teaspoon salt ¼   teaspoon black pepper powder ½   teaspoon powdered spices* 1    boiled egg 1    cup […]

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Flower Shaped Pie

Flower Shaped Pie       IngredientsDough1 1/2 cups flour8 tbs softened butter1 tsp salt1 egg yolk2 tbs ice cold water2 tbs beet water2 tbs turmeric water or saffron water2 tbs parsley water The Fillings3 tbs drained tuna3 tbs grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese1 tbs chopped herbs ( parsley, thyme, oregano)OR1 chicken breast boiled and […]

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Fava Bean Salad (Foul Mudammas)

1lb. dried fava beans juice of 3 to 4 lemons 1/3 cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 glove garlic, minced (optional) 1/2 cup parsley, minced salt and black papper to taste Soak dried fava beans overnight. Rinse well and place in a large pot. Add plenty of water. Cover and cook slowly until […]

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Green And White Salad

1 head cauliflower 1 bunch broccoli 3 green onions, chopped cherry tamatoes (as garnish) Separate cauliflower into florets and cook until tender-crisp. Do the same with the broccoli. Note: The broccoli stakls, peeled and sliced, may be inclided, if desired; otherwise, peel and slice lenghtwise to be eaten raw (good on your relish vegetable plate). […]

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Pasta with Spicy Almond Pesto

Ingredients: 3/4 pound fettuccine 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves 1 garlic clove, mashed to a paste 1/4 cup almond or hazelnut butter 1 scallion, minced 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Large pinch of crushed red pepper 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1.5 ounces) Salt and freshly ground pepper […]

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*Garbanzo Bean Dip*

*Garbanzo Bean Dip* ( Homos Bi Tahini ) By St George Ladies Auxiliary (Middle Eastern) 1(15 oz) can garbanzo beans 1 clove garlic, mashed 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup  juice from beans 1/4 cup sesame tahini* (stir well) 1 clove garlic, mashed 1/2 tsp. salt dash white pepper Put all ingredients in blender or […]

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Rum Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple

Rum Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple Relish Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay, 2008 Grilled Pineapple Relish: 1 small pineapple, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch rounds, cored Canola oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 serrano chile, finely diced 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves Honey, to […]

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Smoked Salmon Vodka Cream Sauce

Smoked Salmon Vodka Cream Sauce Submitted by: Fatima Rated: 4 out of 5 by 41 members Yields: 2 servings “Create a very special dinner for two with smoked salmon sauteed in butter and onion, simmered in vodka, then finished with a cream and tomato sauce flavored with fresh nutmeg and flakes of hot pepper. Serve […]

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