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500gr yellow lentils ( washed and drained )
1 large onion sliced finely
4-5 grated cloves garlic
tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup of clarified butter/ghee/oil ( authentic...
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Haha. I wish I could say the same for pasta! Not sure how, but I manage to boil it until it's carbon. The garlic will be fine as there is oil to fry it in. It just turns black without being burnt...
I just wanted to ask if anyone on here has ever made their own basboosa?
I tried to make it but it was thick and turned out like a semolina cake! It still tasted nice but I want to make my...
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hi amanda i just made it for my hubby and he was surprised i got it right and with in a day himself and kids ate it so to make it lighter you could reduce the semolina as i use
I do not like fizzy drinks and would be nice to drink something cold and refreshing when it's getting hot here. I tried to make ice tea once but it was really bad. Don't know what went wrong :oops:...
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PRchick, I was counting on you because I remebered you are a southern belle:)
Ebikatsu, I think I'll try those flavoured teas like you suggested. I also like karkadeh but it's so difficult to get...
I'm having a little get together in my apartment for some friends tomorrow. We are just offering snacks and drinks, but I would like to offer something sweet too. I really like to bake, when I'm in...
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I love pancakes and I once got a real fancy for one with choclolate sauce whilst living in Luxor so decided to try and make them there and then. I used some Egyptian chocolate as it was all I could...
I know this is the wrong heading to put this under, but its the most read I intended making Kofta with salad for dinner, until I found out that my recipe given to me by the Jolie Ville chefs is...
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Kofta
3lbs Minced beef (or lamb)
3 onions
1 1/2 slices soft bread
3/4 cup milk
salt and pepper
Mince the onions and mix with the beef, soak the bread in milk and add to the meat with seasoning.
Mix...
I personally hate brussel sprouts and think they are the work of the devil! However I have people coming for Christmas dinner who like them and think I should do a few for them as they are very...
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Well personally i would never ever use frozen veg apart from peas and certainly not sprouts as almost impossible to cook them al dente when frozen and sorry Livingin Luxor but i have to agree with...
Anybody care to share their special recipe that got the most spontaneous compliments? What special 'secret' ingredient did you use to make this dish special? What did you do to present it such as to...
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Pear,stilton and walnut salad as a starter :P and so easy
Crumble some stilton into some single cream and heat gently,slice pears and toss in lemon juice then serve with some salad leaves and more...
I know this seems really trivial but VERY IMPORTANT TO ME! :) sorry for the caps, I get emotional about this topic. Do they have any good cakes in Luxor? I can bake.....but, it really does not taste...
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Good to know about twinkies! thanks for the info.
I am interested in bread making also.....I bake bread here in the USA. Not sure the difference in local yeast....I think I will bring my own. :D
With all the extra goodies available at this time of year what are you doing to ensure you don't pile on the pounds? :P
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Normally and typically I buy as much of my food as possible at a health food store where I can buy it in bulk - however - that being said this time of year is the only time I make purchases of things...
Yesterday I peeled and quartered a load of oranges and put them in the fridge and freezer and was wondering what to do with all the peel.
I have loads of orange and lime zest already in lime juice in...
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Good idea Horus,
I last had one of those in Spain and it was lovely in the heat. I love sorbet. Much more than ice cream :)
So ............ for some reason dont know why i decided it would be nice to have a Goose instead of boring old turkey this year, the last time i had Goose was when i was a kid , so my question is...
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Goose is so rich so you need something to cut through that such as lemon & thyme or apple and cranberry stuffing stuffing but you must do as OB says and roast the pots in the fat :P :P Love goose but...
Easiest way in the world to peel potatoes So simple I can't believe it!
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:nod: sure have when you get to my age thats just about all you can do as well as remind oneself of days gone bye and the beautiful ladies I used to chase to no avail I might add,sad aint it. :cry:...
Simple question I'm into suet at the moment but never tried to buy it in Luxor.
Any Answers, where, arabic name, recipes ect, anyone?........8)
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suet is readily available here in Abydos so it should be in Luxor. Here it is in the freezer, it looks like a oversized cricket ball and white in colour and usually sold in a covered tray of four....
Keefy staff canteen doing a promotion on PG Tips and thought of you, trying to get a mug for you when it finishes at the end of next month, have asked but will keep on asking if I get one will bring...
Just made this soup this morning and it turned out lovely so all you budding chef's might want to give it a try :mrgreen:
Fry a little sliced onion and 3 minced cloves of garlic in a pot in a...
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Canned mushrooms are great if you are making an English breakfast - bacon, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms etc! Empty the salty water out, and rinse a few times, and then put the mushrooms in a dish with...
Iv'e just been with some Yank Egyptologists who are flying back to Cairo tonight.
We had a 16 piece Birthday Cake @ 1830hrs, 5 people ate it, We then had to go to eat some carbohydrates before the...
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Could be worse mind ....as well as enforcing food they might have wanted to convert you!! ;)
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