Monday, April 29, 2013

364. Berry Granola Parfait (Healthy)


The little berry pots are incredibly easy to make, and they are so pretty and elegant!

Sunday, April 28, 2013

363. Cheddar Popovers with Scrambled Eggs


Well this is a merging of cultures, if I ever saw one: American cheddar popovers married to Lebanese mint scrambled eggs.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

361. Pistachio Kebabs


Kebabs, or koftas, make for a tasty and filling meal, and is so popular that it has even become a street food in many Arab nations.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

360. Jajeek: Cucumber Yogurt


Cucumbers were first introduced to the world through Mesopotamia, back in around 2000 BC.
So it cannot be arrogant to claim this cooling side dish as Iraqi, since simple research would agree.
This dish is so wide-spread, and has so may uses.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Sunday, April 21, 2013

358. Iraqi Vermicelli Rice


This rich and tasty vermicelli rice (تمن شعرية) is quite commonly found on almost any Arab dining table.
Vermicelli is a very thin pasta, also known as angle hair. It is very much used in Egyptian cuisine.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

357. Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce


Some recipes are keepers from their first try, and you just know you will be making them for years to come.
This chicken satay and peanut sauce is definitely one of them for me.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

356. Easy Tomato Tarts


This is one of the easiest and simplest savory tarts around.
The convenience of golden and flaky puff pastry, topped with fresh and simple ingredients, finished off with molten cheese makes this child's play to make.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

355. Scheherazade's Rose Petal Cake


Have you ever had a genius idea, only to research it on the Net to find several other people have beaten you to the punch? For example, it came to my mind several times that someone should write a cookbook based on the Arabian Nights.
It's already been done.