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  • Courgettes and Minced Meat Gratin

    23 April 2010 ( #Red meat )

    Courgettes and Minced Meat Gratin Hello Today I share with you my dinner last night, a gratin of zucchini and minced meat to the sauce and Béchamel sauce. A complete meal and very tasty. Have a good Friday .. Bizzzz Ingredients: Courgettes Minced meat...

  • Fish Pie

    31 March 2010 ( #Fish and seafood )

    Fish Pie I have made this dish several times but i used to poach the fish first (cook it in a bit of milk) but according to Gordon Ramsay using the fish raw , will keep all the juices in the dish, meaning you don’t lose any flavour at all and that’s trueeeeeeeeeeeeee....

  • My 1st Algerian Home made Bread --Khobz Eddar خبز الدار

    25 August 2010 ( #Bread - Pizza )

    My 1st Algerian Home made Bread Khobz Eddar خبز الدار Hello A dear reader left me a comment a week ago saying so whe re the bread to complete the Algerian cuisine and oh ohhhh ... I pani ck ed, beside s using my brea d maker I have never made bread and...

  • Wolf’s Teeth Biscuits

    12 May 2010 ( #Biscuits and cookies )

    Wolf’s Teeth Biscuits Hello All, Yesterday I made these Wolf’s teeth biscuits using a recipe that I found on the back of the packaging that came with the baking tray. Although called biscuits they were almost soft like cakes and the kids loved them. xxx...

  • International Spring Fair –London-

    13 May 2010 ( #Various )

    International Spring Fair -London- Hi, Yesterday I visited the London international spring fair for traditional craft and gastronomy. There were countries from all over the world represented, the food department was full of lovely smells from lots of...

  • Algerian Sweets Stuffed with Turkish Halwa

    21 April 2010 ( #Algerian Sweets )

    Algerian Sweets Stuffed with Turkish Halwa Hello Today I share with you this recipe for economic Algerian sweets that melt in your mouth. Perfect with coffee or tea ... Bizzz Ingredients: For the dough 250g margarine softened 3 eggs 100g sugar 50 cornstarch...

  • Coconut Chocolate Tarts

    04 October 2010 ( #Sweet Pies )

    Coconut Chocolate Tarts Hi, For lovers of coconut like me, I suggest this delicious, easy and quick dessert. This is a very good combination of dark chocolate and coconut,,, xxx Ingredients: 100g sugar 180g desiccated coconut 2 egg whites 310ml double...

  • Chicken and Cheese Terrine -- Tajine el Djben --

    27 August 2010 ( #Algerian cuisine )

    Chicken and Cheese Terrine -- Tajine el Djben -- طاجين الجبن Hello, On the menu the day before yesterday I had a roast chicken accompanied by sautéed potatoes and green beans. Y esterday I prepared this dish with the remaining chicken (mainly breast)...

  • Aubergine, Mozzarella and Chicken Aumoniere

    14 May 2010 ( #Chicken )

    Aubergine, Mozzarella and Chicken Aumoniere -Chicken Parmigiana- Ingredients: Aubergines Skinless chicken breast fillets 1 egg Grated parmesan cheese Mozzarella cheese Tomato sauce Method: Slice the aubergines length-wise. Blanch in boiling salted water...

  • Chicken Terrine

    28 February 2010 ( #Chicken )

    Chicken Terrine This is my first own Chicken terrine without gelatine..I am happy with the results despite a couple of mistakes. First of all I used creamed mushrooms which made the terrine look a bit soggy in the middle,,lol…but that’s all that I found...

  • Chicken Rolls

    17 May 2010 ( #Savoury Pies )

    Chicken Rolls Ingredients Puff pastry 80g Mushrooms 200g minced chicken 2 tbsp breadcrumbs 4 tbsp tomato sauce 1 egg 2 tbsp parsley To Garnish 1 egg, beaten Sesame seeds Black seeds Method: In a Pan, sauté mushrooms with 2 tbsp of butter, add the tomato...

  • mini Aubergines Quiches

    19 May 2010 ( #Savoury Pies )

    Mini Aubergines Quiches Ingredients 1 roll of puff pastry or shortcrust pastry 3 aubergines 2 tomatoes 1 onion 1 garlic clove 2 eggs 150ml thick double cream basil Grated Parmesan Method: In a pan, sauté onion, garlic, aubergines and tomatoes with 4 tbsp...

  • Little Baskets of Turkish Delight

    18 May 2010 ( #Algerian Sweets )

    Little Baskets of Turkish Delight Hi, Today I share with you this recipe for Algerian sweets, economic and easy to make. The use of different flavoured and coloured Turkish Delight gives these sweets a unique taste and appearance. xxx Ingredients 500g...

  • Minced meat Fritters or Maakouda in Sauce

    28 August 2010 ( #Algerian cuisine )

    Minced meat Fritters or Maakouda in Sauce El Mbattane المبطن Hello During the month of Ramadan, I love everything that is croquettes, fritters or maakouda (cauliflower fritters recipe here), I was going to prepare an Hachis Parmentier for yesterday’s...

  • Eggs en Cocotte

    29 May 2010 ( #Veggie )

    Eggs en Cocotte Ingredients: 4 eggs 4 tbsp double cream 1tbsp chopped parsley salt and pepper 250g spinach leaves 3 spring onions 3tbsp grated parmesan cheese cheddar cheese Green olives mushrooms Method: For the egg- spinach cocotte Rinse the spinach,...

  • Baked Lemon Cheesecake

    04 September 2010 ( #Sweet Pies )

    Baked Lemon Cheesecake Hello, Today I share with you this lemon cheesecake that I prepared for hubby’s birthday at his request. I didn’t have biscuits to make the base so I used short crust pastry as the base and the result was Delicious.. XXX Ingredients:...

  • Scottish Shortbread

    04 June 2010 ( #Biscuits and cookies )

    Scottish Shortbread Hi Today I present this light and crisp Scottish shortbread, well shortbread with the image of thistles on it. This is easy to make and can be in any shape, its doesn’t have to be Scottish LOL…. XXXX Ingredients: 175g flour 50g cornflour...

  • Stuffed dough squares -- M’hadjeb

    04 August 2010 ( #Algerian cuisine )

    Stuffed dough squares -- M’hadjeb Hello Today I share with you these stuffed dough squares with tomato and chilli. A real Algerian treat also called mhadjeb, Mahdjouba. Traditionally we add to the stuffing a small piece of dried and salty fat (cheham...

  • Gazelle’s Hornes -- Tcharak Msaker --

    07 September 2010 ( #Algerian Sweets )

    Gazelle’s Hornes -- Tcharek Msaker -- Today I share with you a classic Algerian cake, tcharek msaker or horns of the gazelles, a crescent shaped almond cake coated with icing sugar that melts in your mouth, unfortunately you can not see that on a photo...

  • Clover Shaped Sweets with Almonds -- Arayaches --

    08 September 2010 ( #Algerian Sweets )

    Clover Shaped Sweets with Almonds -- Arayaches -- Another classic Algerian Almond cake. Arayechs or Clovers with almonds that you can decorate any way you like , with silver beads, small flowers of different colo u rs, different design s , etc., for me...

  • Happy Birthday my little princess Melissa

    22 April 2010 ( #Various )

    Happy Birthday my little Princess Melissa Yesterday was my little princess birthday. 3 years of joy and happiness, each day that passes I realise that I'm lucky to have them, so as expected we went out for a walk, lunch, and of course we have spoiled...

  • Unbaked Cakes for EID (l’AID)

    06 September 2010 ( #Algerian Sweets )

    Unbaked Cakes with BIMO Biscuits As promised here is the recipe for my unbaked cake, fast and easy to make, that I decorated it with icing and chocolate to make them beautiful. I'm sorry for the delay since the weekend (shopping, etc. .. out) I have not...

  • Almond Cigars - Sbi3attes la3roussa - - Fingers of the bride -

    14 August 2010 ( #Algerian Sweets )

    Almond Cigars - Sbi3attes la3roussa - - Fingers of the bride - Hello, As promised yesterday, here is the recipe for the almond cigars that I have served with my Lham lahlou. These sweets accompany tea very nicely during Ramadan’s evenings. Besides it...

  • Sweet Meat with Prunes -- El Lham Lahlou --

    13 August 2010 ( #Algerian cuisine )

    Sweet Meat with Prunes -- El Lham Lahlou -- Hello Today I share with you this sweet dish that I have prepared to welcome the holy month of Ramadan. This dish varies from one region to another. We can also add some dried apricots, apples, pears or quinces....

  • Wonderful Mars Crème Dessert -- The quickest and the easiest ever--

    05 August 2010 ( #Dessert )

    Wonderful Mars Crème Dessert -- The quickest and the easiest ever-- Hello, Today I share with you this delicious treat, needs only three ingredients: Mars Bars, milk and double cream for a wonderful sweet finish to a meal. It is so fast to make but your...

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