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Chicken Biryani
I make this recipe every couple of weeks because the children love it – easy to make, full of flavors and very nutritious. What you need: (recipe from @bbcgoodfoodme) 300g basmati rice(soaked in warm water for 5 mins then wash with cold water) 25g butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 3 Cardamon pods 1 small cinnamon stick 1 tsp turmeric 4…
Easy Knefeh
I was always intimidated by Knefeh. Until I watched a few recipes online and started trying and testing. I was very happy with the results and you’ll be too! 300g knefeh dough 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp ghee 1 kg akkawi chezc cheese 300g mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup semolina ¼ cup milk ¼ cup rosewater ¼ cup blossom water ¼ tsp mastic, ground Sugar syrup as…
Pavlova
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with chewy meringues. Nothing has really changed as I grew up! The trick for meringues is to make sure your mixer is devoid of fats, by cleaning it with vinegar, adding the sugar gradually and baking at a low temperature for a longer time to keep them…
Profiteroles
Another dessert I really enjoy making. Tried making it for the first time when I first got married, and got encouraged because this is a no-fail recipe! Choux Pastry 100g unsalted butter 200ml water 100g plain flour 3 eggs, beaten Cream Filling 1 cup French cream ¼ cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla Chocolate sauce 125g plain flour, broken into pieces 2 ½ tbsp butter 6 tbsp water Preheat the…
Fatteh
One of the Levantine staple foods – I can never resist a good fatteh! Can you? 😊 For the hummus: 1 kg yogurt 1 garlic clove 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp tahini 2 cans chickpeas(drain and boil with drinking water for 5 minutes then drain again). 1 tbsp butter 1.5 tbsp pine nuts ½ large pita bread, cut into cubes and toasted(drizzle with olive…
Buche de Noel
The best Bûche de Noel I’ve ever made - hands down! Recipe from Delish: FOR THE CAKE Cooking spray 6 large eggs, separated 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 c. granulated sugar, divided 1/4 tsp. salt Powdered sugar, for sprinkling FOR THE FILLING 1 1/4 c. heavy cream 1/4 c. powdered sugar 2 tsp. gelatin (optional) 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt FOR THE FROSTING…
Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding
Behold the Magnolia-like banana pudding! This is the real deal and you’ll never order it from the store again! 1 1/2 cups water 1 box jello - vanilla 1 can condensed milk Mix all together and put in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Whip 720ml heavy cream until thick and then mix the cream with the vanilla mix…
Crème Brulee
A few years back, I went on a quest for the perfect Crème Brulee in restaurants in Dubai. Enjoyed most of the options. But nothing beats making it at home. This recipe for me yields the perfect Crème Brulee. The recipe by none other than Mary Berry You will need: 4 egg yolks 40 grams sugar ½ tsp vanilla 300ml…
Fresh summer berry pie
This Fruity berry pie is perfect when you’re craving a dessert and don’t want to spend too much time making it. It’s also the perfect ending if you’re hosting a dinner because it tastes as good as it looks! So fast and yummy: 6 puff pastry sheets 250g cream cheese 4-5 tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla 2 cups of your…

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