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My Mighty Burger

GhD — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:58:54 +0000

So where is the best burger you can eat in metropolitan Beirut? been the most common question recently among Lebanese foodies in the blogosphere. Although, i do like their advice and comments, i will show you in pictures how i like my Best Burger in town. So Tarararaaaaa the ingredients are : 250 grams of [...]

Endives with Ham

GhD — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:06:53 +0000

Ingredients 5 endives (bitter base cut and washed) 5 ham/jambon (sliced) 1 1/2 cup bechamel sauce 1 cup Emmental or any other grated cheese to your preference 1 tbsp salt 1 clove garlic (minced) 1 small onion (chopped) 1 tbsp olive oil Instructions Preheat oven on 220°C. Cook the endives in a pot of salted [...]

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

GhD — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:56:56 +0000

“It flatters you for a while, it warms you for an instant; then all of a sudden, it kindles a mortal fever in you.” – Marie, Marquise de Sévigné Ingredients 1/4 cup cream 3/4 tbsp sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup 70% cocoa chocolate (chopped) pinch peppermint extract 1 Amaretti (Click for recipe) Instructions In [...]

Yogurt with Oregano Snack

GhD — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:03:24 +0000

Summary: simple and refreshing Ingredients 1 cup plain yogurt 2 tbsp virgin olive oil splash of salt splash or oregano Instructions Mix all the ingredients together. Put a bit in the fridge. Enjoy it with some ovened pita bread, croutons or baguette. Cooking time (duration): 5 Diet type: Vegetarian Diet (other): Low calorie Number of [...]

Ras Malai

GhD — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:14:24 +0000

Summary: so sweet so indian Ingredients Dough Ingredients: 1/4 cup milk (powder) 1 egg 1/4 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp olive oil Sauce Ingredients: 4 cups milk 6 tbsp sugar splash of cardamom Instructions Mix all the dough ingredients together and form a small shaped balls. In a medium pan over low heat, boil the [...]

TheKid’ Crêpe

GhD — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:28:14 +0000

Summary: an old story for the same delicacy Ingredients 4 cups All purpose flour 4 cups water 6 tbsps milk 2 eggs 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp baking powder 1 splash vanilla extract 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter (unsalted) Instructions Butter and heat a non-stick pan. Pour a cup of batter in the [...]

Bou-Sfeir Vodka

GhD — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:20:49 +0000

Ingredients 1/2 shot Lime Juice 1/2 shot Bitter Lemon concentrate (Bou-sfeir) 3 shots Vodka Orange Slice Ice cubes Instructions Mix lime juice, bitter lemon, and vodka with cracked ice in a shaker or blender. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange slice. Cooking time (duration): 5 Number of servings (yield): 1 Meal type: [...]

Arugula with Cherries, Walnut and Parmesan

GhD — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:41:00 +0000

Ingredients 2 cups (500 grams) fresh arugula 4 tbsp shaved Parmesan 4 tbsp walnuts 2 tbsp dried cranberries, pomegranate or cherries 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Instructions In a small cup whisk balsamic, olive oil and then add the cherries. In a salad bowl, place the arugula and toss the prepared vinaigrette. Garnish [...]

Tortellini with Rosée Sauce & Basil

GhD — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:37:50 +0000

Ingredients 3 cups tortellini 4 cups heavy cream (“Crème fraiche“ if available) 1 1/2 cups fresh parmesan (grated) 1 cup unsalted butter 1 slice of Prosciutto 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves 1 garlic clove 4 tsp tomato paste fresh black pepper and salt to taste Instructions Melt Butter in a pan with the garlic and [...]

Pink Martini

GhD — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:53:33 +0000

Summary: a breazy night and the living is easy… Ingredients 2 shots Martini(R) 1/2 shot Raspberry liqueur 1/2 shot Triple sec 3 shots cranberry juice Instructions In Blender, mix Martini(R) , liqueur, triple sec and pour into martini glass then add crushed ice.Enjoy! Cooking time (duration): 2 Number of servings (yield): 1 Meal type: cocktail [...]