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Sausage and Potato Tagine

This is one of my Mama’s recipes and an all time favorite dish for my family. It is amazing how a few simple ingredients can create such a delicious flavor, when cooked together. In a large Tagine or oven-safe stoneware mix the following: 5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 12 cubes each 1 very…

Crème Caramel

First make the caramel: In a heavy saucepan, heat 1 cup sugar over medium-high heat, swirling the pan until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Stir and let it boil undisturbed until the caramel is deep amber in color, about 5 minutes. Immediately remove pan from heat and pour the caramel into ramekins or baking dish….

Savory Phyllo Tart

For the filling: 4 large eggs 1 1/3 cup cream 3 cups of your favorite grated cheese mix. I used Greek Halloumi, pecorino romano and Turkish string cheeses 2/3 cup Turkish or Summer sausage, diced 1/2 cup diced cherry tomato 1/2 cup black olives 1/3 cup thinly sliced mushroom Handul of fresh oregano leaves 1/2…

Sesame Chicken & Broccoli

Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs or a mix, cut into 1” chunks 1/3 cup cornstarch 4 cups broccoli florets, steamed or blanched 4 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt & pepper to taste For the Sauce: 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce 2 garlic cloves,…

Walnut Cinnamon Baklava

To make this exceptionally delicious dessert you’ll need the following ingredients: – One package Phyllo Pastry sheets (500 g) – 2 sticks butter (230 g / 16 tablespoons) – For the filling: 3 cups finely diced walnuts, 3 teaspoons sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon. – For the syrup: 2 cups sugar, 3 cups water, 1 cinnamon…

El-Raheb Salad (Lebanese Roasted Eggplant Salad)

Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, roasted (whole and unpeeled) 1 bunch parsley, chopped (leaves only) 3 scallions, white and green parts 2 medium tomatoes, diced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup diced green, red and yellow peppers Juice of 2 lemons 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, optional but highly recommended salt & pepper to taste Extra…

Dynamite Shrimp

1.5 pounds medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, washed and dried with paper towel. First, make the sauce; preferably the day before to allow all the flavors to marry and the consistency to thicken. Sauce Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup thousand island dressing 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce 1/2 cup buffalo sauce 1/4 cup honey 1/4…

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup canola or corn oil 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/3 cups mashed banana, about 2 large or 3 small bananas 2/3 cup chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, whisk oil and…

Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups carrot, julienne cut 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 6 cups chicken broth 1 cup light cream or half & half 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 3 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg salt & pepper to taste In a large soup pot…

Bulgur Pilaf

I was introduced to this very hearty, nutritious and fulfilling side dish when I visited Turkey for the first time back in 1992 and I have been making it since. It has now become one of my family’s favorites; I serve it with my steaks, tagines, stews, kebabs or we enjoy eating it just by…