Authentic Lebanese Rice and meat dish perfumed with original warm spices. Perfect for any celebration! Ingredients for Pulled Beef or Lamb with Rice 4 lb. chuck roast (boneless), cut in thick pieces 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 Tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 2 bay leaves 8 cups of water, for meat 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 cardamon pods 2 Tablespoons butter 1/4 cup blanched toasted almond halves 1/2 cup green raisins 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/2 teaspoon seven spice 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 2 1/2 cups…
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Continue ReadingSmooth and creamy without the heavy cream! Ingredients 5 cups of broccoli florets 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, diced 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth 2 potatoes, diced 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup whole milk 2 Tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preparation Use a large pot and heat over medium high heat and melt butter. Sauté the onions until softened. Incorporate minced garlic. Add potatoes and broccoli. Seasoned with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Add broth. Bring it to a simmer uncovered,…
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Continue ReadingSo flavorful, healthier and perfect as a summer side dish. Enjoy! Ingredients 3 5-ounces cans white albacore tuna in water, drained 1/2 red onion, finely minced 3 celery stalks, finely minced 2 Tablespoon of caper brine 1 Tablespoon of capers, minced 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice 1 Tablespoon of mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons of Plain Yogurt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 teaspoon black pepper Preparation Use a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, yogurt, caper brine, salt and pepper. Add the drained tuna, celery, capers, and red onions. Stir until well combined. Serve inside a beefy big tomato, make it…
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Continue ReadingIngredients: 1 (17.6 ounces) Italian Mushroom style Pasta or any of your choice Pecorino Romano cheese, shaved 2 Tablespoon Extra Virgen Olive Oil Fresh oregano leaves, (optional) 1 teaspoon salt Preparation Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions or till al dente Reserve some of the pasta water (1 cup) to incorporate into your vodka sauce if needed to thin it up. Drain pasta, drizzle it with olive oil. Mix with Vodka Sauce (see recipe on my site Sprinkle with some shaved Pecorino Romano cheese and fresh oregano leaves…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgen Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons butter 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (16 ounces can) crushed tomato 4 Heirloom tomatoes, diced 1 Tablespoon tomato paste 12-15 fresh leaves of Oregano, chopped 2 Tablespoon Vodka 1/4 cup of heavy cream or evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/3 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Use a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add diced tomatoes. Add fresh oregano leaves. 3. Let them simmer and cook until softened. Incorporate crushed tomatoes and…
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Continue ReadingDelicious Homemade Cinnamon Rolls that will become one of your favorite morning treat or dessert at any time! Super fluffy, gooey topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting. Ingredients for the Dough: 1 pkg. of Active dry yeast 1 1/2 cup warm milk in microwave, 40-50 seconds 3/4 cup granulated sugar 4 cups bread flour 2 eggs beaten, room temperature 6 Tablespoons salted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract Preparation Place warm milk with package of active dry yeast into a standing mixer with dough hook attachment. Add in 1 Tablespoon of sugar. Stir to dissolve and wait…
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Continue ReadingLemony, slightly sweet and healthier muffins. Super moist, with crispy delicious edges and top. Perfumed your whole kitchen! Ingredients 1 cup unbleached All-Purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup of Limoncello (see my recipe on my site) or juice of 2 lemons 1/4 cup of Organic Maple Syrup 2 cups fresh blueberries zest of a lemon 2 tablespoons of Turbinado raw sugar (for topping, optional) 1 cup of low-fat plain yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation: Preheat oven to 350…
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Continue ReadingLimoncello is a classical Italian Liqueur that easily can be made at home following my recipe. Drink it cold as a digestive or use it to infuse the refreshing lemon flavor into your desserts. Enjoy! Ingredients 8-10 large Organic lemons, washed and dry 4 cups of 100-proof Vodka For the Syrup: 4 cups of granulated Sugar 3 1/2 cups of Water Preparation Peel the lemons in long strips, only the yellow part using a vegetable peeler. Set aside. Place the lemon peels in a large pitcher. Pour Vodka over the peels and cover the pitcher with a cloth. Leave…
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Continue ReadingThis Limoncello Pound Cake is seriously delicious. Tart, sweet, soft from the inside with crispy crusty edges that in my family we all fight for. Ingredients for the Limoncello Pound Cake 2 cups All-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup butter, softened at room temperature 4 ounces vanilla yogurt, room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract 2 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder zest of one lemon 2 Tablespoon of Homemade Limoncello (see recipe on my site) Ingredients for the Limoncello Glaze 1…
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Continue ReadingA very satisfying and delicious family dinner cooked in no time! Ingredients 1 Pound angel hair pasta, cooked to package directions till al dente 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 fresh leaves of Sage, minced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes zest of lemon 1 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon salt for pasta water 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup butter Pecorino Romano cheese, grated Preparation Cook pasta as directed on package with a Tablespoon of salt in the water. Drain, drizzle with olive oil and set aside. Add butter…