Mimi Cooks

Dry Mellow with Dry Fava Beans(Bisara)- بِصاره

2012-01-25T23:58:00.000-06:00

Bisara is a vegan recipe that is prepared in the Levant and the Egyptian kitchens. It is high in nutrition, inexpensive and delicious.You need a handful of ingredients to prepare it. Usually this meal is served for lunch or dinner at room temperature or cold the next day. It is dipped with pita bread and eaten with few condiments on the side or a simple squeeze of lemons. This recipes, like many

حبة رمانه- الرمانيه- Brown Lentils and Eggplant Recipe

2012-01-18T17:48:00.000-06:00

حبة رمانه أو ألرمانيه من ألأكلات الشعبيه الفلسطينيه. هي أكله نباتيه مغذيه و لذيذة الطعم. مكوناتها بسيطه و لكن فوائدها كبيره. تتكون هذه الاكله من العدس البني و الباذنجان. يعود تسميتها بحبة الرمانه او الرمانيه الى استعمال دبس الرمان (معقود الرمان) و في بعض الوصفات يتم استعمال عصير الرمان الحامض في حال عدم توفرعصيرالرمان الطازج. في بعض الاحيان يضاف عصير الليمون الى الطبخه اذا كان دبس

Breakfasts Of The World- Palestinian Omelet

2012-01-10T22:08:00.006-06:00

Today's post is a recipe for the "Breakfast Of The World Challenge" hosted by Very Good Recipes. I am going to be one of the judges for this challenge, so my recipe is not going to be judged but I thought of sharing it with my readers and visitors. Thank you Stéphane for choosing me to be one of the judges for this month. For all of my readers, here are links to the rest of the judges

Cured Salmon- سمك سلمون مملح

2011-12-19T22:51:00.007-06:00

Cured Salmon makes a great appetizer or sandwich filler. The recipe I am posting here is usually served as an appetizer and can be used for sandwiches with the addition of few other simple condiments. If you like smoked Salmon then you will love this recipe for "Cured Salmon" . In my opinion, cured Salmon tastes better than store bought smoked Salmon. It is so easy to prepare, all you need to

Chicken Soup- شوربة دجاج

2011-12-08T21:11:00.004-06:00

Chicken Soup With winter approaching in a timely manner , cold and flu season is spreading and affecting many of us. To battle these seasonal illnesses, Home Made Chicken Soup comes to mind as a source of comfort and healing. This is an easy and tasty recipe that will comfort any type of cold and flu, but I do not promise that it will fully cure it! You still need to rest, take your

Christmas Challenge On Very Good Recipes

2011-12-07T16:33:00.001-06:00

White Christmas Recipe ChallengeThe very first recipe challenge organized on Very Good Recipes just started! The theme for this first challenge has been selected by 10 food bloggers who will be serving as the judges for the challenge. Each judge is also presenting his or her own recipe of the theme they selected. The judges will select the winners at the end of the challenge (and of course

Thanksgiving Dinner 2011

2011-11-25T14:28:00.004-06:00

Thanksgiving dinner 2011: Stuffed Grape leaves, tomatoes, sweet peppers and onions- ورق عنب بالزيت مع بصل، بندوره و فلفل حلو محشيين Pumpkin and Tehini dip- متبل القرع الاصفر مع الطحينه Sweet Potatoes with Pecans topping- بطاطا حلوه مع بيكان و سكر اسمر Eggplant Musaqqaa- مسقعه باذنجان Mac and Cheese with bread crumbs topping- معكرونه بالجبنه Pita Bread- خبز Stuffed and baked

Spinach Pies-فطائر سبانخ

2011-11-15T21:30:00.001-06:00

Fresh Spinach- سبانخ طازج حشوة الفطاير-Spinach Pies Filling Spinach and OnionsFilling: -Two diced onions -Two pounds fresh spinach, washed and chopped. -Salt, black pepper, -2 TBS Sumac -1 TBS Cumin -1/4 cup Olive Oil -Fresh lemon juice, about 2 medium size lemons or more, it is all up to your own taste. بصل ، سماق و كمون- Onions, Sumac and Cumin Directions: *Cut up the onions. Add

عيد ألأضحى ٢٠١١- Adha Mubarak 2011

2011-11-02T15:13:00.002-05:00

كرات التمر كل عام و انتم بخير. التحضيرات لعيد الاضحى تتم في انحاء العالم احتفاءا بهذه المناسبه السعيده. هنا تجدون وصفتين للكعك و المعمول. الكعك في العاده يكون محشي بالتمر المطحون مع اضافة بعض البهارات اليه. نوعية البهارات تكون حسب الذوق الشخصي. المعمول في العاده يكون محشيا بالفستق الحلبي او الجوز مع اضافة ماء الزهر, ماء الورد, العسل او السكر للفستق او الجوز. العجينه اللتي استعملتها هي نفس

Makhshi Kusa with Ground Beef- شيخ المحشي-مخشي كوسا باللحمه

2011-10-21T20:12:00.002-05:00

This is a dish that is made in the Levant.The name of this dish, Makhshi, or Shaikh El Makhshi is derived from the word "Mahshi" or "Ma7shi"، which is the act of stuffing zucchinis or eggplants.This recipe calls for cooked ground meat to be stuffed in zucchinis. Sometimes small size eggplants are used in this recipe instead of zucchinis. The zucchinis in this recipe are cooked with yogurt sauce,

Eggs, Cauliflower and Potatoes- عجة بيض بالقرنبيط (إمشاط) و بيض بلبطاطا

2011-09-19T00:40:00.006-05:00

Eggs are listed as one of the everyday "super foods". They are easily available in many markets around the world, relatively inexpensive and nutritious. Although high in cholesterol, but their benefits outweigh their cons. Here are two recipes that are prepared in many places around the world. The first recipe is Eggs with cauliflower and the second recipe is Potatoes and Egg Frittata.

Eidul Fitr 2011- عيد الفطر ٢٠١١

2011-08-16T17:02:00.000-05:00

كرات التمر تم نشر هذا المقال من قبل في السنه الماضيه...لا جديد على وصفات الكعك، اتمنى للجميع عيدا سعيدا و كل عام و انتم بألف خير. شارف شهر رمضان المبارك على الأنتهاء و التحضيرات لعيد الفطر تتم في انحاء العالم احتفاءا بأنتهاء الشهر الفضيل. هنا تجدون وصفتين للكعك و المعمول. الكعك في العاده يكون محشي بالتمر المطحون مع اضافة بعض البهارات اليه. نوعية البهارات تكون حسب الذوق الشخصي. المعمول في

Ramadan 2011- شهر رمضان ٢٠١١

2011-07-19T17:32:00.012-05:00

بعد أقل من اسبوعين، يهل علينا شهر الرحمه، شهر رمضان المبارك و المعطاء أعاده الله علينا و علىالجميع بالخير و السلامشهر رمضان الكريم مرتبط ارتباط تلقائي بالطعام و تحضير الوصفات الرمضانيه التقليديه على مائدة الافطار. و بمناسبه الشهر الفضيل، و ككل رمضان مضى منذ إنشاء هذه المدونه، جمعت وصفاتي المنشوره مسبقا في موضوع شامل حتى يسهل البحث عن وصفات منوعه و تقليديه تناسب جميع الاذواق و تساعد القراء في

Rainbow Carrots With Tamarind Sauce- حشوة رز بالتمر الهندي و الجزر ألأحمر

2011-06-21T22:54:00.006-05:00

The other day I went to the market and found a pile of different looking carrots than the normal orange colored ones I always buy. Those carrots had bright and beautiful colors ranging from bright yellows, dark oranges to dark purples. Those carrots name is "Rainbow Carrots". It was the first time for me seeing such produce in this market and I wanted to try them. They have a very sweet taste for

Arugula Leaves Salads- سلطات بالجرجير-الروكا

2011-06-03T21:20:00.004-05:00

Today I am posting two types of salad using Arugula leaves. I like Arugula fresh leaves in salads. I like the delicate leaves texture, the peppery flavor and the many health benefits of it. Arugula has different names, you may find it under Rocket, Rukola, Rucketta or Roquette. Beets are another vegetable that is full of flavor and many health benefits. The combination of Arugula and

Tasty Liver Recipe- كبده بدبس الرمان و الكزبره

2011-05-15T00:25:00.002-05:00

Not too many people are fond about eating Liver but once they try this recipe I am sure they will change their mind. Ingredients: 1 Pound (half a kilogram) Fresh liver, beef or lamb 1/4 Cup Canola oil 2 Diced Onions Few Garlic cloves, minced One bunch of Fresh Cilantro 1/4 Cup Pomegranate Molasses Tablespoon Coriander Salt, Black Pepper and Allspice to taste Directions *Wash the fresh Liver

Mixed Pickles- مخلل، كبيس

2011-04-28T22:40:00.002-05:00

Although Many types of pickled vegetables are available in every market now, but pickling your own vegetables at home is a fun activity with delicious results. Pickling is one way to preserve many types of seasonal vegetables and enjoy them off season. Preservatives used such as salt, vinegar, acetic acid, boiled water, cold water, boiling of the vegetables or just pickling them raw, these

Dill Chicken And Dill Relish- دجاج بالشبت و صلصة الشبت

2011-04-14T17:12:00.004-05:00

I was inspired to make this recipe when I bought a bunch of dill from the store. I had no idea what to do with it so I searched for recipes online and picked couple of recipes then modified them. I ended up with this recipe. I like the taste of dill in some dishes or added to salads. I also like using dill seeds in salads and some dishes. Both fresh dill and dry dill seeds have two different

Broad Beans- فول أخضر بالزيت

2011-04-04T20:47:00.005-05:00

Broad Beans cooked in olive oil: -One Kilo ( About 2 pounds) Broad Beans OR Fava beans- You may use fresh if they are available in season, I usually cook them with the shell , I just take the ends off and I peel the strings on the sides. If fresh broad beans are not in season, you may use frozen ones. -Olive Oil -Diced Large Onion -Fresh Cilantro -Minced Garlic -Salt and

More Stuffed Vegetables- ألمحاشي

2011-03-24T18:30:00.007-05:00

هذه وصفة سهلة لورق العنب بالزيت و الكوسا و الباذنجان المحشي كلها مطبوخه بزيت الزيتون و الحشوه نباتيه . يستغرق تحضير هذه الوصفه وقتا طويلا كما هو الحال في تحضير الكثير من اطباق المطبخ العربي ولكن هذه الوصفه تستحق كل التعب لأنها من ألذ وصفات المطبخ العربي المكونات : -نصف كيلو ورق عنب الطازج, المحفوظ المفرّغ من الهواء, المثلج او ألمكبوس في مرتبان زجاجي. ١٠ حبات من الكوسا البلديه,

Stuffed Onions- بصل محشي

2011-03-03T00:08:00.002-06:00

هذه الوصفه غير مألوفه لكثير من الناس، و يعتبرها البعض غريبه نوعا ما. أظن أنها من المطبخ العراقي. في الحقيقه انا لا اعرف الوصفه الاصليه و لم أتذوقها من قبل الا عندما طبختها. حاولت ان اطبخها حسب ما تخيلت انه النتيجه تكون طيبه المذاق، و بالفعل كانت لذيذه جدا خصوصا ان طعم البصل كان حلو. عند تحضير هذه الوصفه ، اطبخها في نفس القدر مع ورق العنب، الكوسا المحشي , الباذنجان المحشي و البندوره المحشيه، و

Carrot and Rice- جزريه- مقلوبه جزر

2011-02-18T22:30:00.004-06:00

This recipe is a vegetarian one that combines carrots and rice flavored with spices that make this dish a true taste of the Middle East. The color of the orange carrots and Turmeric rice makes this recipe a feast for the eyes that is tasty and unforgettable. Ingredients: 2 Pounds carrots 2 onions 1.5 cups rice, any type of rice of your choice Salt and Black Pepper to taste 1.5

Burger Wrapped In Grape Leaves- كفته بورق العنب

2011-01-23T11:00:00.011-06:00

Please check out the new dessert video here This is an easy and delicious way to use grape leaves. This meal would appeal to meat lovers.The combination of flavors this recipe offers are delightful and tasty. The grape leaves provide the tangy taste that enhances the meat flavor. It is up to you to use any meat of your choice, minced lamb or beef mixed with parsley and onions, salt, black

Fish And Rice- Sayyadeyeh- صياديه سمك

2010-12-17T09:31:00.008-06:00

This is how I make Sayyadeyeh. There are many recipes for this delicious dish, depending on where you live in the Middle East, but the end product is always delicious and satisfies any fish lover. Fish Fillet Ingredients: 1- 1.5 Pound of fish fillet. You may use any fish of your choice. 1.5 Cups long grain rice 4-5 onions, sliced 1 Cup canola oil1 Cup of flour One teaspoon of :

Marinated Beef Strips- شرحات لحمه بالصلصه

2010-12-10T17:44:00.004-06:00

This is a delicious and full of flavor recipe for meat lovers. The sauce is created by adding few simple ingredients that are full of flavor which gives the meat a distinguished taste.Ingredients: -3 beef steaks, which equals to one pound (half a kilogram), about one inch thick . You may use any meat steak of your choice such as Lamb or Veal. You may even use chicken breast. -1/3 cup each , Olive

ifood.tv eCookbook- كتاب طبخ

2010-11-19T14:37:00.007-06:00

This is the new Thanksgiving e-book that is published on ifood.tv. I am very pleased that My stuffed Turkey recipe made it to this book. Thanks to ifood.tv staff for choosing my recipe to be among other great and delicious recipes. You can download this book and print it out for you to keep or gift to your family and friends. Find this recipe also on "Very Good Recipes" Enjoy and have a

Roasted Vegetables- خضار مشويه بالفرن

2010-11-17T10:10:00.003-06:00

For this recipe, all you have to do is choose your favorite vegetables or seasonal vegetables, wash and cut and place in a baking pan, mix with some oil, salt and black pepper then bake in a 450 degrees Fahrenheit oven until tender and the vegetables have a nice color, around 45-55 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature as a side dish next to any meat , fish or poultry dish or by itself

السندويتشات, ألشطائر- Sandwiches

2010-10-18T12:20:00.022-05:00

With our changing lifestyle and fast pace of life, sandwiches became a way of life to many of us. Sandwiches make a quick meal for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack. I believe that sandwiches prepared at home are much healthier and nutritious than grabbing a sandwich at a fast food joint. One can be creative in making sandwiches by choosing any type of bread you like, such as white, wheat, ray,

Potato Kubbeh-كبة بطاطا

2010-09-27T19:15:00.005-05:00

This is a vegetarian , satisfying and easy recipe for Kubbet (Kibbet) Batata (Baked Potatoes With Cracked Wheat). It does not take much time to prepare if you happen to have all the ingredients at home. It makes a nice presentation and easy to handle finger food if you are having a gathering or a party. Here are the few and simple ingredients that make a nice tasting dish that is

Eid Cookies-كعك و معمول

2010-09-08T01:04:00.009-05:00

كرات التمر كل عام و انتم بألف خير. شارف شهر رمضان المبارك على الأنتهاء و التحضيرات لعيد الفطر تتم في انحاء العالم احتفاءا بأنتهاء الشهر الفضيل. هنا تجدون وصفتين للكعك و المعمول. الكعك في العاده يكون محشي بالتمر المطحون مع اضافة بعض البهارات اليه. نوعية البهارات تكون حسب الذوق الشخصي. المعمول في العاده يكون محشيا بالفستق الحلبي او الجوز مع اضافة ماء الزهر, ماء الورد, العسل او السكر للفستق او

Welcome, Ramadan- أهلا رمضان

2010-08-05T23:10:00.010-05:00

اهلا بشهر رمضان المبارك مره أخرى . بالأضافه الى انه شهر الرحمه و الغفران و التقرب الى الله سبحانه و تعالى و مساعدة المحتاجين , فهو شهركريم و معطاء , يجمعنا كعائلات تقضي اوقات جميله بأجواء روحانيه و اليفه برغم مشاغل الحياه و ايقاعها السريع رمضان له طعم خاص و ذكريات جميله عند الكثير من الافراد و العائلات و العديد من هذه الذكريات يدور حول الطعام و تحضير الوصفات الرمضانيه التقليديه على مائدة

Roasted Carrot Soup-شوربة جزر مشوي

2010-06-27T16:34:00.009-05:00

-6-8 medium carrots -2 large onions -2 TBS olive oil -1 TBS ginger (fresh or powder) -Salt and Black Pepper to taste -1 tsp Cinnamon -1 tsp Oregano *Wash, peel and cut the carrots big to medium cuts *Cut the onions into big chunks To roast the vegetables: *Add the carrots and onions to an already oiled pan, add ginger, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle oregano, add cinnamon,

Zucchini Pulp- لب الكوسا

2010-06-05T09:10:00.008-05:00

Zucchini Pulp is a light vegetarian meal that can be prepared in less than half an hour. This recipe is usually prepared when you are making stuffed zucchinis, you save the pulp and cook it, and this is one of the ways that are used in the Middle Eastern kitchen to preserve every bit of ingredient and use it wisely .This recipe makes a great dip when served with fresh Pita bread and some lemon

Pineapple Upside Down Cake- كعكة الاناناس

2010-05-15T14:26:00.013-05:00

كوب واحد من الدقيق كوب واحد من السكر كوب واحد من اللبن الزبادي كوب واحد من عصير الاناناس ثلث كوب زيت ملعقة صغيره من البيكنج باودر شرحات من الأناناس المعلب ملعقه كبيره من الخل كوب واحد سكر للكراميل الطريقه يتم مزج المكونات الجافه معا يتم مزج المكونات السائله معا يتم عمل الكراميل بطبخ السكر حتى يصبح لونه مائلا الى اللون البني الغامق ثم اضافته في قاع قالب الكعكه توضع شرائح

Pasta With Cooked Yogurt- معكرونه مع اللبن المطبوخ

2010-04-30T01:46:00.021-05:00

*1 pound ( 1/2 kilogram) pasta of your choice. but using shells pasta works well with this recipe *1 pound (1/2 kilogram) cooked ground meat (ground beef, lamb, chicken or turkey works well)- keep couple of tablespoons on the side for garnish. *1 1/2 pounds ( almost 3/4 kilogram) plain yogurt *1-2 tablespoons corn starch *Salt, Black pepper, Allspice *Crushed Garlic (Optional)

Brown Lentils Soup- شوربة عدس بني

2010-04-11T18:35:00.009-05:00

This is brown lentil soup recipe. A vegan soup that is nutritious, low fat, healthy and filling. It has few ingredients that are available in most homes. It is very easy to prepare and delicious. Ingredients: 3/4 cup brown lentils 2 Zucchinis 2 Carrots 1 Onion 1 Tomato Salt, Black Pepper and Cumin Directions: * Wash the lentils , add water to cover the pot half way and place

Fava Beans And Rice-فول اخضر بالرز

2010-03-28T05:19:00.017-05:00

1/2 kilo frozen or fresh fava beans also known as Broad Beans 1 onion cooking oil 1 cup rice salt, black pepper, all spice, 1-1.5 cups of water Directions: 1-Wash the rice and soak for 10 minutes 2-dice the onion into small pieces 3-in a pot, add cooking oil and saute the onion until translucent 4-Add the fava beans, and stir around in the pot to coat with the oil 5-Drain the rice and add to the

No Bake Cream Cheese Cake- كريم تشيز كيك بارده

2010-02-27T20:43:00.013-06:00

This is an easy to make Cream Cheese Cake. It does not require baking. It only needs chilling for a short time before you serve it. Ingredients: -Two 8 oz packs Cream Cheese -Half a pack Graham Crackers -Sweetened Whipped Cream -2 Cans Pineapple with Syrup -1 Cup Pineapple Syrup Directions: *In the food processor, put the Cream Cheese, add a little pineapple syrup, little by little, you may

Hunger And Death - ألجوع كافر

2009-12-14T02:00:00.002-06:00

I was going to post a new recipe today that I have been working on for the past few days but I ran into this short film that touched me. I felt that it would be selfish on my part not to publish links here regarding the subject of the movie. It is about the created hunger and poverty as a result of globalization. I am not against globalization, but I feel that a balance is needed in executing the

Happy Holiday- كل عام وأنتم بخير

2009-11-20T04:05:00.008-06:00

تحديث: الرجاء الاطلاع على الرابط هنا لمزيد من وصفات كعك العيدهذه السنة يتصادف عيد الشكر مع عيد الأضحى ...أتمنى عيد مبارك لكل زوار هذه المدونة وكل عام وأنتم بخيربالنسبة لي هذة أحسن طريقه لطبخ الديك الرومي. طبعاً أنا نشرت هذه الوصفة من قبل لكن في الإعادة، إفادة وصفة الديك الرومي المحشي على الطريقه العربيهألمقادير * بصلتين مفرومين * ثلاثة أكواب رز مصري * نصف كيلو لحمه مفرومه ناعمه * الملح ، الفلفل

Chicken Tenders With Ranch Dressing- دجاج مشوي بصلصة الرانش

2009-11-10T13:40:00.004-06:00