- GhD 
Ingredients
- 1.5 liter milk
- 1 cup round rice
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange bloom water (or rosewater)
Instructions
- Cook the rice in boiling water until the water is completely absorbed.
- Boil the milk and add the orange bloom water, the sugar and cooked rice.
- Stir until boiling point then allow to cook on low heat for about 30 min.
- Serve cold with a hint of cinnamon on top.
Quick Notes
garnish with rose petal jam, some sliced almonds.
Variations
replace rose petal jam with honey
Cooking time (duration): 50
Number of servings (yield): 4
Meal type: snack
Culinary tradition: Middle Eastern(Lebanese)
Polpette di Gioia (Italian Meatballs)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 beaten egg
- 500 grams ground meat
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 100 grams sweet sausage stuffing
- 6 tbsp Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- lemon zest
- fresh black pepper, red pepper
Instructions
- Mix the bread crumbs, egg, ground beef, sausage meat, Parmesan cheese, parsley, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and black/red pepper.
- Knead the ingredients together well until the mixture is smooth.
- Shape the meat into small balls to suit your taste.
- Lay the meatballs out on a tray, cover with wax paper and chill for an hour.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat.
- Cook the meatballs on all sides until brown.
Quick Notes
serve with tomato and basil sauce.
Cooking time (duration): 40
Number of servings (yield): 6
Meal type: lunch
Culinary tradition: Italian
Mjadra (Msoufeyeh)
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked lentils
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Rinse lentils and place in a pan with water.
- Boil for approx 25 minutes on medium fire. Sauté chopped onions in oil.
- Add onions and residue, seasonings and rice to the lentils.
- Cook for 20 minutes while often stirring.
Quick Notes
Can be eaten hot or cold.
Variations
Green or vegetables salad can be accompanied on the side.
Cooking time (duration): 40
Diet type: Vegetarian
Diet (other): Low calorie
Number of servings (yield): 4
Meal type: lunch
Culinary tradition: Middle Eastern
Garlic Butter Escargot
Ingredients
- 12 escargots, fresh ( you can buy them in pack)
- 250 grams soft butter
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp. onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp. garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. red wine
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- salt to taste
- white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Keep the butter in a plastic container.
- Drain the Snails and rinse them.
- Boil them for about 15 mins in a combination of 2 cups water and 2 cups red wine.
- In a escargot cocotte, place the snails and cover with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake at 230C for 10 minutes.
- Serve them hot.
Quick Notes
serve with french baguette and wine.
Cooking time (duration): 45
Number of servings (yield): 2
Meal type: hors d’oerves
Culinary tradition: French