Al-Tazej Chicken
A very popular fast food in the Middle East especially Saudi Arabia, here is our version…. 1 chicken- slit in butterfly Marinationsalt to taste Utensils needed- blender & oven proof dish if broiling4-5 …
The famous Bread Cones
Ingredients1 1/2 cup All purpose Flour1/2 cup milk slightly warm1 Tbsp milk powderWarm water if required to bind the dough1 egg, beaten1 1/2 Tbsp sugar1 Tbsp oil2 tbsp melted butter1 tsp quick rise yeast1/2 tsp salt 1 egg for the egg wash Heat water and milk in microwave to scalding (not quite boiling) Pour into …
Homemade Pasta Sauce
This recipe is from an amazing website, be sure to check it out! http://grandmotherskitchen.org/ Ingredients15 lbs tomatoes3 Tablespoons vegetable oil1 red bell pepper, diced3 onions, minced 3 garlic cloves, diced 2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped fine3 Tablespoons parsley, chopped fine2 Tablespoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper 2 teaspoons sugar 1 small can tomato paste (optional to thicken)(will yield approx …
Spinach Bread/Pie
This recipe was on air on Dinner Tonight by late Sara Riaz on Zauq Tv, just thought my family and friends could benefit since the old recipes don’t come on air quite often. Recently I put feta cheese instead of paneer and GUESS WHAT?! It tasted sooo good! IT gave the Middle Eastern taste-tangy and …
Sandwich Ideas
If you are a mum like me who is always on the run and looking for fresh ideas for lunch for yourself and the kids, this might be for you. Hope it helps! Pictures coming soon! Leek and Cheese Sandwich 1 leek-slit it in 2 and slice thinly, avoid the hard green top part of …
Bread Buns
One thing I really enjoy making and eating is home-made buns…here is one recipe I enjoy and I hope you do too! Ingredients makes about 6 rolls3 Tablespoons butter1/2 cup warm milk2 Tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 large egg2 Teaspoons dry yeast1 1/2 cups all purpose flour and extra 1/4 cup1 egg white for applying the …
Kenyan dry pigeon peas and Mahamri (sweet bread triangles) ( mbaazi na mahamri)
1 cup dry pigeon peas, soaked overnight & boiled or if you live in North America you get canned pigeon peas which are boiled ready2 cups light coconut milksalt to taste2-3 green chillies1 small onion, thinly sliced1/4 tsp turmeric pd Put all the ingredients in a pot and cover lightly. Let it cook on medium …
School lunch Ideas
I came across an amazing website- http://myhalalkitchen.com/ by Yvonne Maffei and in a post she mentioned something that flooded my mind with fond memories. Sandwiches which are tightly sealed and non drip! Yes! I am talking about the # Toas-Tite sandwich maker. http://toastite.biz/ . I immediately got mine from Amazon.ca and guess what?! It has made …
Potato and Beef Patty (Batata chaap)
Another Kenyan delicacy…. 6 potatoes ( Yukon gold yellow fleshed potatoes are best) Tip- I got this tip from a friend. Peel the potatoes , cut into 6-8 pieces, cover with water and add 1 teaspoon salt. Boil the potatoes till soft, drain the water and put the boiled potatoes in a large bowl and mash. …
Iftar Ideas
Some amazing Iftar Ideas!!Iftar- is the time when Muslims break their fast, can be in the month of Ramadhan or a voluntary fast. We fast from before Sunrise to Sunset,no eating or drinking and be the best in our actions, intentions and also charity. I like to keep it healthy food wise and sometimes take …