Ingredients 3 cups of All-purpose unbleached flour 1/4 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast 1 teaspoon orange blossom water 2 Tablespoons freshly ground anise seed 1 Tablespoon whole anise seeds 1/3 cup fine semolina 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Preparation Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 grades Fahrenheit. Use a small saucepan and slightly warm up the milk. Remove from heat and add yeast and 2 Tablespoon of the sugar. Stir to dessolve and set aside for the yeast to bloom. Over a large bowl…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 medium eggplants shiny and smooth skin 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons tahini 2 Tablespoon of Labneh or sour cream 2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice zest of one lemon 2 Tablespoon fresh finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt pinch of black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 2 Tablespoon pomegranate seeds, for garnish Toasted Pita bread wedges Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil and drizzle a little bit of olive oil over to prevent the eggplants from sticking. Halve the eggplants lengthwise.…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 cups organic bread flour 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup warm brewed coffee, light beer or water 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1 Tablespoon molasses 1 Tablespoon salted butter, melted + 1 tsp. for top & pan 2 Tablespoon organic Agave nectar 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon instant yeast Preparation Preheat oven to 450 grades Fahrenheit. Use a small container and mix together brown sugar, warm coffee, yeast, molasses and agave nectar. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine bread flour, whole-wheat flour, 3/4…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 3 cups of crushed tomatoes 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon dried oregano 1 Tablespoon dried basil 1 Tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup white dry wine Preparation Use a large saucepan and sate onions in olive oil until soft for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil and sugar. Cook sauce at medium heat for about 20 minutes. Add…
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Continue ReadingIngredients For the Caramel: 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 (20 ounces can) pineapple slices cut in halves, drained (do not discard juices) Maraschino cherries, optional For the Cake: 2 cups of cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup granulated sugar 2 Tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup of Heavy cream, room temperature 1/4 cup can pineapple juice syrup 4 large eggs, room temperature Preparation Preheat oven to 350 grades Fahrenheit. Grease a bund cake pan with baking butter spray. Use a small saucepan and melt…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 3 cups cake flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt, room temperature 1 cup Vegetable oil 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter 2 large apples peeled and diced 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground 1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven at 350 grades Fahrenheit. Prepare and grease with nonstick spray or butter and flour a 9 to 10 inch Bundt cake pan. Set aside. Use a skillet and at medium…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 6 Baby Red Potatos half peeled, cut into 1/8 inch thick slices 2 Tablespoon melted butter 1 Tablespoon dried oregano 1 Tablespoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/3 teaspoon black pepper 3 Tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1 cup mixed cheeses grated(Sharp Cheddar, Mozzarella and Asiago) 1 cup of whole milk Preparation Preheat the oven at 375 grades Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 6 large cup muffin tin pan. Use a mandoline slicer. Cut very thin round see through slices of potato. 4. Place in a medium bowl or a glass pitcher, milk, melted butter, dried oregano, dried basil,…
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Continue ReadingBaklava Filling: 16 ounces pack Phyllo Dough, thawed 1 1/2 cup walnuts, grinded coarse 1 1/2 cup pistachios, finely grinded 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground Hint of cloves, ground (optional) 1 cup melted butter, unsalted 2 Tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon of Rose Water (recipe on my site or store bought) 1 teaspoon of Orange Blossom Water Preparation: Preheat oven to 375 grades Fahrenheit. Using a food processor pulse and grind all nuts, separately. Incorporate cinnamon, sugar, rose water and orange blossom into the combined nuts. Mix and place aside into a bowl. Assembling Baklava: 1. Place one sheet of…
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Continue ReadingIngredient Fresh Rose Petals from 8 or more Roses Water Preparation: Remove rose petals and stem over a large pot. Wash petals under lukewarm water. Fill the pot with just enough water to cover the petals.4. Simmer on low heat covered with lid on for about 25 minutes or until color of rose petals has shaded and pale.5. Remove from heat and let it sit over the counter for about 15 minutes to infuse most of the flavor in the water. 6. Strain to separate petals from the water and when is cool place your aromatic organic Rose water into…
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