Magic in the Middles
April 9th, 2009
I will meet my friend next week, and I’d like to bring her a gift, I have few ideas such as:
1. A novel titled “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See ,I love this novel, it talks about friendship.
2. Coffee mug.
3. I want to bake something for her, but I don’t know what?
Any suggestions? ideas?
Back to cookies, Let’s make Magic in the Middles:
Sambousek Mwarraq
April 8th, 2009
The recipe for this dish is made using “‘Ajineh Mwarraqah“. “Sambousek Mwarraq” is pastry stuffed with meat. It is a specialty of Hama.
Let’s make Sambousek Mwarraq:
‘Esh Al-Bulbul
April 1st, 2009
The recipe for this dish is made using “‘Ajineh Mwarraqah“. “‘Esh Al-Bulbul” means “Bulbul’s nest” (Nightingale’s Nest), the shape is similar to the nest of the Nightingale, click here to see the picture of the dish vs the real nest. ‘Esh Al-Bulbul is one of the most important dishes in most celebrations. It is a specialty of Hama and Aleppo.
Let’s make ‘Esh Al-Bulbul:
‘Ajineh Mwarraqah
March 25th, 2009
‘Ajineh Mwarraqah means dough with many leaves / layers. It is a basic dough for many dishes in Hama, Aleppo and Idleb. The ingredients for the dough in Hama differ from Aleppo and Idleb but the method of preparation is the same, also it is used in same dishes which are: ‘Esh Al-Bulbul, Sambousek Mwarraq, Ozi, Sh’eibiyyat, Bsaisat / Twaitat. It’s a challenging recipe that requires time, some special techniques and a scale. The post is about the version of Hama.
Let’s make ‘Ajineh Mwarraqah: Read the rest of this entry »
Citrus Chicken
March 25th, 2009
If you are busy but want to eat homemade meal, nothing will be better than simple and easy recipe like this one. You have to marinate chicken a day before, then the next day your oven will do the rest of the job and you will enjoy a tasty meal.
Let’s make Citrus Chicken:
