tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36812244499656323642011-10-16T10:24:59.953+04:00A Food DiarySultanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01115527299738100832noreply@blogger.comBlogger1391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681224449965632364.post-16903532897919871182009-10-10T01:05:00.002+04:002009-10-10T01:10:00.539+04:00

This is just to let everyone know that if you want to use my pictures from my site, just ask! no stealing please! All of these pictures are my own and if you would like to use them just ask me and i would never say no unless you wanted to use them in a incorrect manner....you can use them if:1) you want to put them on your own website just please post a link of my blog with the picture from my

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Click the Title to be transported to the recipe! My only advice for this recipe is to make the size of the cookie small, not big. Use a teaspoon and drop a generous size tsp of dough on the baking sheet. Then bake as normal. You can also add M&M's!

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Click on the Title to be transported to the recipe.After they are done, drizzle natural honey over them to coat them thinly with a sticky sweet layer of natural goodness!

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Here is another Roast using the same recipe as the previous one, just different spices. I used Spring Onion Seasoning and made more juice in the roast with oxo cubes, then when the roast was done i thickened the juice and made a sauce with some for mashed potatoes and took the meat out and left the veggies to brown gently on the top. The meat was very tender. This piece of meat is called a Rump

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Cooking the veggiesmaking a "blond" RouxSimmering!All Done!Here's a delicious recipe I found for Bisque. Naturally, as I'm a Muslim, Ive left out the wine,but its no less delicious! You can also just click on the title and youll transported there in no time! Bisque is a thick, creamy, highly-seasoned soup of French origin, classically of pureed crustaceans. It can be made from lobster, crab,

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Youll need:1 pack of halloumi cheese (or any halloumi like cheese unsalted) sliced thin1 thin sliced tomato1 longways sliced thin cucumber pieceslettucemayo4 hot dog buns Fry the halloumi slices gently till browned a little. set aside. slice open the bread and spread mayo over,place onto bread the lettuce,tomato,cucumber slices and then halloumi pieces. your done! this makes 4 sandwiches.

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Chicken Bashamel Chicken Bashamel Lentil Soup with Coriander GarnishFor the Salad:sliced purple onioncubed small cucumbershredded lettucecubed tomatochopped coriandermix and serve with any salad dressing you like!

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These tasty recipes' can be found at Fahad Inc. Just "click" my title and you'll be transported there in no time!

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Dates for breaking our fast, we usually only eat these in odd numbers with glasses of Laban Up and Fruit Cocktail Juice on the side.Batheeth up-closeUsually we serve this for guests and with Arabic Coffee. BatheethKhanfaroushMade with Rice Flour.KhanfaroushI decided to try out some recipes found in Fahad Inc.The recipes for these 2 dishes pictured above can be found here......Next, I will be

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Here is a recipe for a baby meal for 6 months+ Babies.My Babygirl eats this twice a day and she loves it. I prefer to use Gerber Oatmeal with banana as the base and any kind of fruit in Baby food jars that my baby likes. When i started her first solids I used the Gerber Oatmeal.you will need:Any kind of cereal or oatmeal base for Babies 6m+1 jar of babyfood (fruit, veg, etc ) for 6m+60 ml of your

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Here is a delicious recipe for Madhrooba from "Emiratican Kitchen". I tried her recipe for this yesterday and it was delicious! Its very different from the way i make it normally and the ingredients are also a bit different, but no less tasty, and probably much healthier than mine because she uses Wheat seeds and mine uses rice.....This dish makes for a great Iftar treat! Please "click" on the

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Slow Roast Beef 1 Beef Brisket (as many lbs as you like)Seasonings you like!BBQ SauceSeason the meat with whatever you like! Let it marinade and soak up the seasonings overnight in the fridge. Bake covered completley by tin foil in a pan at 350F for around 5 hours.Check it every hour, if it starts to brown, add water or little beef stock to the inside of the foil and close around meat. Shortly

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For the Grilled Shrimp: Set up a BBQ for grilling the shrimp. DONT peel the shrimp, only slit them into halves at the back on the vein side. Rub any spices you like into them and toss to coat in a big bowl. Place shrimp on the grill with the slit sides down and cook then do the same for the other side to give them a grilled look. When done, place all of the shrimp in a big platter and slice

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After being gone as long as i have been i wonder if I'm still remembered! I am really happy to be back to blogging after a looooooong absence. Since February ALOT has happened in my life and alot of new things have entered my life. For those of you who followed my blog through the year and my "dieting" exploits, you will be quite amused to know that after all my hard work and kilos lost i am now

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Hello Everyone! Yes I guess considering how much ve been around lately its inevitable that I would take a break from blogging! I started this blog to share my recipes and life with anyone who would be interested in it, and i do hope that i have acheived my goal in doing this. BUT, for now with everything going on in my life, i have lost space and time for blogging on a daily basis temporarliy,

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VERY SIMPLE!Cut up all the kinds of veggies you want to roast. I used garlic heads,bell peppers,onions,tomato,potato,carrot,and zucchini.Sprinkle over this any spices you like the tastes of. I used garlic salt and ras el hanout spices with salt and pepper.Stuff the chicken with sliced onions and a garlic bulb and a half a lemon which you used for putting over the chicken.Rub spices over the

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Homemade Pickles,Jams,LabnehSaudi Dates served various ways Indian chicken curry and tikka and parathas Yemeni Natural Honey!

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The Rotisserie Chicken is found here:http://www.recipezaar.com/152116 The Tom Yum Soup here:http://www.bigoven.com/26201-Tom-Yum-Soup-recipe.html

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Sliced Carrots with Hummus DipBabyBell Low-fat Cheese with WalnutsMinted Sweet PeasScrambled Eggs with Tuna

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Chicken on a Bed of VeggiesHerbed Sauteed ChickenFattoush SaladImages taken by phone, sorry if its not clear!

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I know I have not updated in a while, its only because I don't have any new recipes that Ive made over the last few days! I have been eating dishes that can be found within my blog in the soups and salads section.To be honest, I'm so drained of energy from the Gym and College...Not to mention the Cats and their need for affection 24 hrs a day, oh yeah, AND my husband...lol...Phew! My coffee no

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This soup is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner dish by itself or with some cornbread, shredded cheese and sour cream or just add noodles to it! It is VERY versatile, you could add spices to it, thicken it like a chili, add any other ingredients you'd like with it, for example veggies or noodles,etc... Sultana's Beef and Bean Soup 1/2 kilo beef/lamb mince2 400g cans of diced/stewed/whole

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My Diet Diary over the last few daysKilos lost-2!Total hours spent in Gym-8Number of times my toes went dumb from the Ski machine-4Time spent "running" on the treadmill in one session-5 minutesTime spent on the treadmill in one session- 2o-30 minutesAmount of time it took before i thought about giving up- 3 minutesTotal amount of time since the Diet started- 7 daysOver this week I have eaten is

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YES! A Diet!Not the kind of diet where all you eat is chocolate shakes or crackers, but "a good food" diet.I have a diet plan based "a little bit" on the South beach diet, but basically just good instinct on what works for me.Below you'll find the diet plan and above 2 meals that Ive had since starting.The Tuna and Egg is simply Tuna in a can fried in its own oil with a diced tomato and a tsp of

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So it seems that people actually DO read my blog! Thanks so much to all of you who voted. The votes show that most people who come to my site come to read my blog weekly, at least. This really makes me happy! I never thought when I started this blog that I would have any views over 500, but since August I have had over 1,500 views! WOW..... It so great to know that I am inspiring, helping, and

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"LOOMI" above, is dried limeThis is for all fo you who have emailed me or asked me about Madhrooba. I never expected to get such an interest in this dish as i did! I decided it was time to make it finally and to be honest, i missed eating this dish so much, it is one of my all time favorites. Its really great though and i do hope some of you try this recipe if you can and let me know what you

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This was a delicious, easy, and fast dish! We had the Scampi with parmesan cheese sprinkled over it. The only substitutions I made were to use normal spaghetti instead of capellini, and Balsamic Vinegar instead of White wine, since as a Muslim, I dont drink alcohol. The recipe can be found here:http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/234258

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The Bay Leaf: Bay leaves are a fixture in the cooking of many European cuisines (particularly those of the Mediterranean), as well as in North America. They are used in soups, stews, meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes. The leaves also flavor classic French dishes such as bouillabaise and bouillon. The leaves are most often used whole (sometimes in a bouquet garni), and removed before serving.

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Dinner Tonight!Sultana's Halloumi and Peppers1/2 kilo halloumi cheese sliced thinly in squares3 bell peppers sliced thinly2 tomatos sliced thin2 tbs diced parsley1 onion sliced thinolive oil, enough for frying cheese and peppersHeat olive oil over med-high heat, add halloumi slices and fry till golden in color. Set aside.Heat a bit more olive oil in the pan and add the onion and peppers and salt

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Hi Everyone! I have to apologize for not posting more frequently, but now is the time of year here in UAE when we like to GET OUT of our "cement cubbie holes" and explore and enjoy the beautiful UAE in the cool breezy weather. So, because of this reason I have not been here much! So Sorry... You can check out my latest adventure here: http://sultanaseye.blogspot.com/2007/12/

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I will be posting the recipe as soon as my friend gets it to me!These pancakes had a hint of sweetness and were a little bit addictive!

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Very Delicious Thai Shrimp Curry ! So worth the time it takes!You can get this recipe here: http://www.bigoven.com/163687_ThaiShrimpCurry_recipe.html

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This is another recipe from my friend who is from Uzbekistan. She made these for me today. I must say it is not a taste I have had before! Its a mix between sour, sweet, and something else. It would be just right with Vanilla Ice cream... The quality of the honey used is VERY important. If you use store bought honey it will taste different from natural honey, as natural honey has a distinctly

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Caution: Full Fat Recipe! Southern Quick Chicken CasseroleThis recipe is a bit quirky and not the best of healthy, but its good for a "no brain" involved dinner.you will need:1 pack skinless boneless chicken breasts1 pack vermicelli noodles2 cans sliced tomatoes1 can of mushrooms(split each mushroom in half)1 can water chestnutsenough Velveeta cheese to layer a think gooey layer between the

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Fantastic 4Ive been tagged for my first Meme by http://arabicbites.blogspot.com/ which are Zainab and Meedo who make VERY tasty Middle Eastern/Khaleeji Food!4 places Ive lived: USA(down south), Saudi Arabia(Al Khobar), Qatar(doha,duh!), UAE(abu dhabi,home!)4 jobs Ive had: Kindergarden Teacher, Receptionist, being my mothers maid! AND being my fathers maid! heh heh...life!4 places Ive holidayed:

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This delicious Recipe can be found at:http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=78291

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For the recipe please look to the links on the side of my page under "UAEKitten"...She has many delicious recipes!

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I distinctly remember winter days in my grandmothers house. I would walk into the house from the freezing cold outside to be blasted with warmth and the smell of rich, rich stew simmering away on the stove and the clinks of the metal soup ladle being hit on the pot as she stirred the stew while a football game played on the tv in the background. We would greet her with a big "heeeeeey" and she'd

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Decorative Fruit Bowl-Makes winter feel warm and cozy!My new spice cabinet-well, its second hand, but with a little white spray paint it will look brand new again!The pretty details on it...

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You DO NOT have to put as much parmesan cheese as I did!Tuna Pasta (This is probably the quickest pasta I have EVER made! I had NO time to cook but I had to, so this is what came from it!) 1 can of tuna1 Jar of spaghetti sauce of your choicenoodles1 tbsp minced garlicParmesan cheese to your liking Its SO easy!Brown the tuna in its own oil, and then add garlic,stir a while then add pasta sauce.

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Today is UAE National Day!Congratulations to all of the people of the UAE on this special day...

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Batheeth(UAE Traditonal Sweet) Meatball Casserole Hi everyone! Well Ive had an interesting 2 days! I have a temporary guest in my home, I found him yesterday wandering behind my house. He is a VERY sweet and gentle Black Persian cat!He has obviously been thrown out of his home, and left to starve on the street. He is matted and stinky with a cold...But, you will not meet a sweeter cat! I cannot

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Chicken and White Bean ChiliSesame Crisp Flakes from:http://www.chainkwo.com/product/jap/2.htm For dinner tonight we had this chili above. Ive never had any chili other than the ground meat or sausage ones so chicken chili is a BIG change for me. It was delicious, BUT, not the same as the chili's I grew up on. This chili would be very good paired with crusty french bread or jalapeno cornbread.

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Zan-ja-beel ma haleeb~ Milk with GingerA must during the winter months throughout the UAE. A favourite amongst the Arab men in the rural and remote areas, as well as the most modern home today. Usually made just after sunset in the winter months, it is kept warm in a thermos flask until consumed.5 cups fresh milk2 tbs sugar-and extra when serving, if needed1-2 inch piece of fresh ginger or a bit

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Date CakeCrepes with Fresh Cream and Melted ChocolateDouble Chocolate and Orange Cake Keema with Chapati and TeaStir Fried Cabbage, Carrots and Lentils I will post the recipes for these as i find them! Breakfast Crepes (courtesy of Epicurious.com) Ingredients1 1/2 cups whole milk3 large eggs 3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon saltScant 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted1/2 cup brandy1 teaspoon

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Sorry people, i know this is not food related except for the fact that this happened in the kitchen....BUT, I had to share this beyond ADORABLE (mashAllah) video of my Feebi Cat talking to a Fly!

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Universal Children's Day 2007Crucial Advice to Parents on Raising ChildrenNote: this advice has Islamic ideals written into it. Everything written below is MY own personal opinion from experience as a kindergarden teacher and my own personal life.“A child’s viewpoint of their future and the way they handle it is created and formed by the life experiences they are subjected to as children. This

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So Sorry to all of my family and friends who read this blog daily for updates only to find that theres nothing new....Im sick again and cant do anything right! I couldnt even find the "S" for "sick" in my soup I slurped this morning to sooth my fire crusted throat, so I had to use a "5"... Anyway, right now Im just grateful for one working nostril...

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This is a VERY typical Middle Eastern dish. Stuffed Veggies and leaves are constantly consumed for lunch, dinner, snacks, etc...They are not very fattening besides the rice and everyone has their own "secret" recipe for them :) I like mine with lemon...I will not post the recipe because really, it is easy to find delicious recipes on the net to satisfy your taste for this dish. There are many

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Labneh with ZaatarLabneh with Zaatar Inside Banana Peppers fried with Egyptian Farm Cheese Raggag Bread-thin and crispy Strained yoghurt or labneh is popular in the Levant. Besides being used fresh, labneh is also dried then formed into balls, sometimes covered with herbs or spices, and stored in olive oil. Labneh is a popular mezze dish and sandwhich ingredient. The flavour depends largely on

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This is a quick and nutritious salad you can make on a busy lunch break...I make this salad and different variations of it regularly for my family. You can add anything you like to it to "jazz" it up...The basic mix is:tomatocucumberdanish white cheese or fetacanned chickpeasdried mintgarlicky vinegar salad dressing I must add that I am soon to be on a "seriously strenuous" gym routine to lose a

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First of all, YES, I cooked breakfast...For those of you reading this entry who know me well, please applaud for me :)and....Second, this is a quick recipe for a busy morning, and Yes its a bit burnt and crispy because I like it like that :)Here's what you need:1 potato grated thinhalf onion sliced thinolive oil for fryingbutter for frying4 eggssalt and pepperparsley or any other fresh herb you

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This is Russian Style Cabbage and Veggies with Kidney Beans. We had this for dinner yesterday evening with Tuna and Corn Stuffed Jacket Potatoes. Strangley though, the site from which I was taking these recipes has now refused me entry to it, even though I gave the site credit for the dish and not myself. Im not sure why this is, so I will not be able to give you the recipe, but I can roughly

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Sorry it took me so long for those of you who requested it! I had to request the exact ingrediants from my friend who actually is the one who made these...I just just sat watching and snapped pics to be honest!so she says:For about 15 med samboosas youll need:2 cups flour2 tbs salt dissolved in enough water to make a soft dough1 eggmix it all together and knead it, let it rest to minutes covered,

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I wouldn't really call this Steak, because it was VERY thin and and not juicy like a REAL steak...I do know what a REAL steak tastes like and this poor strip of meat is NOT it...BUT, it was nevertheless good for dinner...Not very imaginative. but hey, today was not a good day for my imagination. Im just to tired to think! All I did was marinate the meat overnight in a bottle of Italian Dressing,

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I know, I know...horrible pictures... My husband served us this dessert that I actually made. So do not blame me for the horrible presentation! LOL... Anyway, it was delicious either way. Ive posted this recipe in a previous post of Recipes without Photos and it can be found here:http://sultanaspalate.blogspot.com/2007_09_01_archive.html#6942556084562836856 I HIGHLY recommend this recipe for

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Between going back to language school and running a household I'm finding it takes a bit longer for me to blog! Yesterday for dinner I wanted to try something completely different from what we normally eat, so I looked up Russian cuisine and found an amazing site made by a Russian woman who is trying to finance a cookbook. Her recipes have lovely pictures to help you choose a dish and very

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Shred the Pumpkin Add pumpkin to minced onion and add cumin salt and pepper, set aside a while. Squeeze out juice and fill samboosa with the pumpkin mix.For meat filling:1/2 kilo mince lamb2 onions diced small1 tbs cumin powdersalt,pepperMix it, then stuff samboosa with it.

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A lively Farewell Dinner was held for some special people in my life at a restaurant called BamBu! We had the 95 dhs buffet that the Chef chose for us. We were presented with MANY different appetizers including fish cakes, spring rolls, lettuce filled with peppers, shrimp toast, and fried seaweed(which tasted oddly familiar, even though Ive never had it!). These dishes were brought out one by one

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Dinner tonight was a "craving for healthy" dish, even though the healthiest of you reading this would scream NO.....For me and my tastebuds, this is considered healthy! The only thing that could be really considered "bad" in this dish is the olive oil! Everything else is good for you... In moderation of course :) The recipe was a mix of my own desires and another from epicurious.com. To see their

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Chicken in Yogurt 1 pack frozen chicken breast, deboned and skinned1/4 cup water1 tbs ground coriander2 onions, sliced fine1 tbs pepper1 tsp chili flakes1 tbs saltenough corn oil to fry chicken and onions1 cup yogurtFry onions in oil in a medium pot on medium-high heat, add chicken, add spices and salt and chili, stir.Cook till chicken is done over med low heat. Meanwhile bring the 1/4 cup

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(Not my photo above)The Spinach Lasagna was an original recipe by myself.you will need:1 pack frozen spinach1 small carton cream cheese1 onion2 tbs butter3 tsp garlic blended8 lasagna noodles, cooked1 maggi chicken cube1 500g pack shredded mozzarella2 cups of basic white sauce with sprinkle of nutmeg, seasoned with salt and peppersalt and pepper to season spinach mix Preparation: Heat a pot on

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Dinner for the Last 2 days that I haven't been able to post...I'm in the middle of fighting off a cold or something wicked like that and helping my family to pack up 10 years worth of house, so, excuse my lateness and laziness to write the recipes! If anyone would like to have the recipes listed here, please just email me and I would be more than happy to accommodate your request :)

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This bread is a very hearty thick breakfast bread, and would be equally delicious if served as dessert with whipped cream on top! I think it would also taste very nice if fresh ginger is added in the mixing process with the cinnamon :) The apple pieces are gooey and soft inside the bread once its baked, and, when you get a chunk of apple in your bite it is delicious!This bread will fill your home

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So Today my mother gave me this SteamBoat from Singapore...My father had brought my mother to a restaurant a many years ago where they had used this contraption to cook a small feast of meats and veggies, and she fell in love with it...He then went to Singapore on a business trip and hand carried this machine back with him...My mother NEVER used it....Poor dad! ha ha ha ha ha...So today as we

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Tang Orange Popsicles I made today...Ancient Dishes from before I was born! Walmart at its finest I think...I love these dishes for some reason...I requested my mother to give them to me because I couldnt bear to see them thrown away...My father surprised me and gave me his prized possesion, his favorite knife... He uses this knife for everything...

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This is a HIGHLY recommended recipe...It is very easy to make.all you need is:10 lasagna noodles cooked and set aside1/2 kilo mince beef or lamb1 tbs curry powder2 tsp mince garlic3 cups white sauce1 jar(big) of Ragu Traditional pasta sauce(reserve a bit for spreading on the bottom of baking tray)2 packs cream cheese6 cups shredded mozzarella cheese(reserve 3 cups;1 for topping, and 2 for cheese

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The best smelling "fake" roses :)Popsicle Maker I discovered while shopping and had to have it! I'm thinking Applemints(her link is in my links list) Yogurt Pops for these! Love the name of this stuff..."Apple Spritzer Table Water"The word "Spritzer" makes me think I should spray it on my face,lol...we will see what it tastes like later!

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A friend of mine gave me some Sultanas from Samarkand,Uzbekistan...And WOW, they are delicious...They are very gummy and sweet...As i understand the people of Uzbeskistan LOVE dried fruits and it makes up alot of thier diet...These will be baked into a sweet bread with the help of my friend because i CANNOT bake!

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Cutting the HerbsAfter boiling the beans you add rice and barley... Then later add the herbs...Cook for 1 1/2 hours! and...Voila! Its done! Mixing the Eid Candies(dont forget the coins!)The recipe for this soup can be found at: http://www.iranonline.com/iranhall/recipe/barley.html

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The Rocky Road Cookies Segai DatesLook at the size and textureAnd the Henna :) So I'm in the middle of cooking Ash(irani soup) right now...It takes around 31/2 hours to make and I'm getting restless...So i took some photos to share with you...I went to a Ramadan Bizarre at the exhibition center here in my city and found the most AMAZING dates(the edible kind,ha ha) there...We bought ALOT of them

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Chicken LasagnaINGREDIENTS· 5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves· 8 uncooked lasagna noodles· 1 cube chicken bouillon· 1/4 cup hot water· 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened· 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese· 1 jar Ragu 6 cheese spaghetti sauceDIRECTIONS1. Bring a large pot of lightly

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The Heart in my water :)Ive found some spare time to write the recipe, so here it is for those of you who emailed me with this request.Thank you all for your interest in this dish!you will need: 3 cups basmati rice, soaked for 1/2 hour in water, then rinsed and set aside3 tbs spoons yellow oil6 cups water with maggi chicken stock, 4 maggi cubes approximately2 onions, sliced thin1 tbs garlic

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As of this hour, I have been awake for around 24 hours... I could NOT cook today even if i wanted to...My sister came over with the most delicious spaghetti dinner ready for us for Iftar, i was VERY grateful for that! The only brain wave I had today was of course over food...It was the idea that I could stuff her pasta shells with cream cheese, so we stuffed some and left the rest....It was

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The Finished ProductThe meat tenderizing in the spicesThe Boss making sure I got the recipe correctThis recipe is from the book called "a taste of home". It is a Qatari cookbook.This recipe was OK...To me, the taste of lentils should be smooth on the tongue when tasting, not powdery, and this was powdery! Maybe it was my cooking, and not the recipes mistake...

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Here are a few variations on Ash below, all very similar but with a small twist on the taste,click the link to get the recipe:http://www.boston.com/ae/food/articles/2006/12/06/ash_e_reshteh_bean_and_pasta_soup/http://www.anvari.org/iran/Persian_Food_Recipes/Ash_e_Reshteh.html Closest recipe to mine:http://personal.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/F.Mokhtarian/recipes/aash-reshteh.html tip: use canned

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The ONLY way to buy Basil in Abu Dhabi it seems!Ready for the oven...Just out of the oven after 40 minutes...Stuffed Chili Peppers with Cream Cheeseand after frying them!Tonight's Meal consisted of Stuffed Bell Peppers(again).....Fried Stuffed Chili peppers and some Meat and Rice stuffed Chili peppers....The recipe that I had found for Stuffed Bell Peppers was really good and safe, but I have

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Recipe available at http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000039dads_stuffed_bell_peppers.php

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" Irani" SaladRatatouille MixRatatouille RatatouillePatchi Chocolate!!!

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You will need: 1 pack chicken breast, skinless and boneless, each piece sliced lengthwise in half1/2 cup lurpack butter4 tbs blended garlic pastepack of mix veggies1 sachet Maggi mushroom soup2 cubes Maggi vegetable stock Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt half the quantity of butter, and add 2 tbs garlic paste,stir thoroughly for 1 minute, add half the quantity chicken and cook

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Shakespeare in his "Masafi House"...Engineering at its best..lol.Shakespeare sleeping...mashallah....The King sleeping on his Royal pillow... Hee hee, my cats are a bit spolied...

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Potato Moussaka6 med sized red potatoes sliced thinpinch salt1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided1 lrg onion chopped3 cloves garlic,minced1 small eggplant, peeled and cubed1 cup peeled chopped tomato's1/2 tsp dried basil1/2 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp ground cinnamon2 tbls all purpose flour2 cups milk1/2 cup grated ParmesanLayer potatoes in a baking dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper,set aside.

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Coconut Besboosa Coconut CookiesRahashCorn Fritters frying ...The end result was more of a corn pancake then fritter BASBOOSA (makes a 9" x 13" pan)Ingredients:1 1/2 cups semolina1/2 cup desiccated coconut2 Tbsp. baking powder1/2 cup liquid butter or margarine2 eggs1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup plain yogurt (or canned thickened cream)1 tsp. pineapple flavoring or vanilla flavoring (optional)almonds,

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WHAT! Can it really be! Well, the answer is yes and no...Yes its true, no food cooked by me or posted today.but,No, its not true, becasue I did actually eat (duh!) and it was DELICIOUS(mashallah).I was invited for Iftar at a friends home, and we had the most delicious harees,chicken biriyani, samboosa and fruit juice, owwww, and never to forget, EVER, the kataif pastries we had...Oh my, Oh my

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This is a VERY FAST easy dish to make children want to eat their fruit! It is packed into a layer of digestive biscuits and custard. Very tasty as a treat for the children once and while, not alot though, its full of sugar, and theyll be banging thier bodies into walls at 50 kph if you serve it more often!you will need:1 pack digestive biscuits300ml custard with banana essence(make ahead) see my

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Grilling the Pepperoni (husbands idea!)Done. Topping #1Chicken Shwarma Ceasar Salad Topping #2 My attempt at being creative in a hurrySo here's a different take on Sultana Style Chicken Ceasar Salad...Today I used the same salad recipe but we topped it with Chicken Shwarma and Grilled Pepperoni slices...Just as tasty! We had little pots of Vanilla ice cream with date honey drizzled over and

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Today I was inspired by two different blogs for our evening meal....Both of these blogs I have found recently and they have become quite a blessing to me! I LOVE all the photos and recipes of both equally. So, tonight's ftoor(dinner) was a recipe from each. Thanks alot to:http://almostturkish.blogspot.com/search/label/Meaty for the DELICIOUS meaty main course, and to:http://

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Salad without Chicken Grilling the Chicken My Gift of Doughnuts..they were Delicious Saffron Tea with Milk and Doughnuts for Two Hand Embroidered Olive Tree Tablecloth set from Limassol,Cyprus(Gift from my parents) The dish today was a bit ordinary to be honest...BUT....Healthy....Sultana Style Grilled Chicken Ceasar Saladingredients4 cucumbers peeled and cut in circles3 tomatoes chopped in

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Banana Custard with Pistachio Sprinkles(for suhoor breakfast this morning)Marag alone....and with raggag called ThareedMy absolute favorite meal.Shourba Laham(Meat soup)...still in testing stage! My Supervising Boss in the KitchenI was only away for a couple days and It feels like an eternity! I have food photos coming out the ears, and an appearance by "the boss".Chicken Marag (recipe #2)My

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Le-ge-matt~ Dough BallsLe-ge-matt, a traditional dough ball served with a sticky syrup has been a popular dessert in local cuisine for generations. I have discovered three variations for the ingredients, although the method remains the same with each. Very filling, yet very delicious, the trick when deep frying the balls is to have the fat hot, but not smoking and to allow the dough balls to

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THE UAE, which is home to 20 per cent of date palms in the world, has earned the distinction of being one of the largest producers of dates in the region. Dates have always been a staple food for the Arabs of the Gulf as well as an export crop, whether packaged or fresh. As a raw material, dates are also used to make liquid sugar, vinegar and dibs (an indigenous honey made from the juice) as

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For Suhoor on most days you will find us eating Ma-ha-lah. It is a very filling bread eaten with cheese like LaVache quirit soft cheese. It is sweet, yet tastes best with salty accompaniments. This bread should be cooked on a flat pan over med high heat. For more info on this bread see the recipe below. Tonight's meal was Bashamel. I think this is a BIG favorite in many homes across the UAE for

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Our Iftar Meal Tonight!VERY easy to make,tastes great,and filling!Shrimp Machboos1 kilo frozen shrimp1 large onion, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, finely chopped4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 2 Cups rice, washed and soaked1 bushel fresh coriander chopped3 tsp bezar1 tsp turmeric1 loomi1/2 tsp ginger (optional)4-5 cardamom podssaltjuice of 1 lemonoil 1. Rinse the shrimp in cold water. Drain on

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FeeBi in Dreamland (mashallah, adorable) Today was the First day of Fasting for us Muslims for the Occasion of the Blessed Month of Ramadan. I made a family favorite that we eat for a light dessert with Arabic coffee after meals and sometimes on its own.Its very simple to make, and requires no cooking!you will need:2 cups of dates sticky dates mashed and pitted soaked in 1/2 cup warm water

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1) The Holy Month of Ramadan unites all Muslims in fasting, feasting, worship and prayer. It is a time for contemplation, spirituality and brotherhood. It is also known and recognised as the month of the Qur'an, Allah (SW) says:“The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong).” (Al-Baqarah

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Lemon Chess PieChocolate Chess Pie The Apple Pie baked Yesterday!Here are the pies as promised yesterday...Again, its my first time to make pies! Keep this in mind when looking at my photos..lol.... They were VERY tasty even though they look messy...The pie filling actually didn't fit the baking trays exactly, but, who notices that in my house! Lemon Chess PieIngredients3 eggs, separated1/4 cup

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Finished Apple PieApple Stuffing The DoughSweet and Fruity Scented Soaps! Peek Inside Today I "attempted" to make an Apple Pie...Let me just say that I have NEVER made a pie of any kind before! I searched the net for the simplest yet enticing recipe. I gave up on that and settled for simplest one I could find after an hour and around 15 or so pages of recipes. I was supposed to make 3 pies

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Fresh Spinach Bundles Chopped and added to the meat mixFeeBi and Shakespeare munching their snack! Preparing Ramadan Gift Baskets...3 days to go!Tonights Menu was Spinach and Meat with Rice... I couldnt pass up on some fresh spinach bundles I saw at the supermarket fresh produce section, it was too good looking! Normally I make this dish with frozen spinach but what a Savory Extra UMPH when its

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Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Mixing the Pesto with Linguine and Olive Oil Making Homemade Chicken Soup Stock Homemade Chicken Soup Done!Diced Fresh Tomato and Crumbled Salty White Cheese Salad sprinkled with Dried Mint Homemade Chicken Soup 1 whole chicken1/2 bushel fresh coriander1/2 pack vermicelli or other small noodle2 lrg onions sliced 2 Maggi chicken stock cubes1 Maggi vegetable stock cube2

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