Rehab Elmoslemany

Libyan Soup

You will need: Tumeric, Cayenne pepper, ginger paste, cinnamon, tomato purée, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 cup parsley, 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, 1 large onion diced, olive oil, butter, lamb cubes Instructions: In a large soup pot heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp Add 1 pound of small lamb cubes to the pot Add…

Butter Chicken

Instructions: Part 1: The Marinade 4 skinless and boneless chicken thighs, cut in medium size cubes In a separate bowl, for the chicken you will need to marinade 2 tbsps plain Greek yogurt Add 1 tsp ginger paste or fresh minced ginger 1 tsp garlic paste or fresh minced garlic Mix ginger and garlic pastes…

Carrot Ginger Soup

You Will Need: Coconut milk, turmeric, carrots, 1 onion, ginger, chicken broth, garlic, 1 lime, parsley, coconut oil or ghee Instructions: First in a pot, melt 1 1/2 Tbsp of ghee or coconut oil Add 1 large onion chopped Add salt to taste 1/2 tsp of black pepper 1 tsp turmeric 2 tsps of chopped…

Peas and Carrots Stew

You Will Need: 1 frozen bag of peas and carrots (make sure to de frost before adding), 2 medium potatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, tomato paste, beef cubes, olive oil, butter, 1 large onion Instructions: Heat 2 tbsps of olive oil Add 1 tbsp butter or ghee Sear 1 1/2 lbs beef cubes on both…

Green Smoothie

You Will Need: 1/2-1 tsp ginger, 1 green apple, 1 cup pineapple cubes, 1 avocado, 2 1/2 cup packed spinach, 20 almonds, 1 pear, 1 lime, 1 kiwi, a blender Instructions: To the blender add the ingredients in this order: Add water first Add 12 ice cubes to the water Add 2 1/2 cups packed…

Muhammara, Roasted Pepper Walunt Dip

What you will need: 3 roasted red bell peppers, 3 garlic cloves, 1 small onion, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 3/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp red pepper paste (optional), 1 1/2 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 1 cup toasted walnut, a food processor In the bowl of the food processor, pulse walnuts Cut the three roasted peppers…

Lemon Chicken

You will need: 6 Lemons, chicken breasts and thighs, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, olive oil, fresh thyme, 3 potatoes, a skillet, 2 garlic cloves, Instructions: Make sure your chicken is clean and fully defrosted before beginning to cook. I suggest wearing rubber gloves to rub the spices on the chicken…

Macaroni Béchamel

You will need: 2 medium onions chopped, 1 1/2 cup fresh tomato purée, 1 1/2 cup strained tomato, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 2 pounds of ground beef, butter, oil, milk, pecorino cheese, mini rigatoni pasta For the Béchamel: 8 tablespoons of flour, 8 tablespoons of butter, 8 cups of milk, Pre heat your oven…

Lamb Kabsa

Ingredients: 2 cups, Basmati Rice, 1 large onion, 1 medium tomato, 3 small carrots, Lamb (or any other meat you like), almonds, cashews, raisins, 3 garlic cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 cardamom pods, 4 whole cloves, 1 star anise, 2 tablespoons turmeric, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1/2 tablespoon all spice, 1/2 tablespoon black pepper. Instructions:…

Lentil Soup

You will need: 1 mug of lentils, 1 medium potato, 2 bouillon cubes, 1 medium onion, 3 cloves garlic, 3 small carrots, 2 small tomatoes, high quality extra virgin olive oil ( I use Mina), Greek Mesteka (Greek Mastic), 1 tbsp of cumin Instructions: Heat some good quality olive oil Add chopped onion Add cut…