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Raspberry Chocolate Brownies

Last post by Netyoda « Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:16 am
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by Netyoda » Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:42 pm
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Yes, I know it's not Egyptian, but I've just put some in the oven so I thought I'd share...

* 350g dark chocolate, (55-60% cocoa solids), broken into pieces
* 250g unsalted butter
* 3 Eggs
*...

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After last night I think I'll slow down a bit more ;)
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Last post by Netyoda
Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:16 am
Beef and Okra Casserole

Last post by CocoaButter « Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:12 am

by CocoaButter » Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:12 am

1 1/2 lbs. okra
6 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped
6 tomatoes, peeled, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
1 cup stock or broth
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons plain...

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Last post by CocoaButter
Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:12 am
Recipe: Sweet Rice Zarda, an Eid essential

Last post by New Gal « Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:09 pm

by New Gal » Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:09 pm

Ingredients

4 cups Basmati Rice (uncooked)

1 tbsp. Raisins (Kishmish)

1 tbsp. Walnuts (Akhrot) (chopped)

1 tbsp. Almonds (Baadaam) (chopped)

2 tsp. Grated Orange Zest

10 Small Cardamom...

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Last post by New Gal
Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:09 pm
Recipe: Chappali Kebabs

Last post by New Gal « Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:01 pm

by New Gal » Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:01 pm

Ingredients

1/2 kg mince

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

2 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp all spice powder

1 tbsp anar dana

1 tbsp coriander seeds

4...

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Last post by New Gal
Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:01 pm
Recipe: Fish Pakoras

Last post by New Gal « Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:57 am

by New Gal » Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:57 am

Ingredients:

4 white fish fillets (steamed and cut into pieces)

2 eggs

A large pinch of salt

A pinch of red chili powder

2 tbsp corn flour

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp chopped coriander leaves...

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Last post by New Gal
Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:57 am
Recipe: Vermicilli

Last post by New Gal « Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:55 am

by New Gal » Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:55 am

Specially for Eid peeps, enjoy!

Ingredients

1 - 2 packets vermicelli as required
1/2 oz Milk
3/4 tablespoons Sugar
Ghee
Almonds, Pistachio,Silver leaves for decoration.
6-8 small cardamom seeds...

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Last post by New Gal
Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:55 am
Recipe: Karahi Ghosht

Last post by New Gal « Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:51 am

by New Gal » Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:51 am

Specially for Eid peeps, hers a family favourite.

Ingredients

1 kilo of Mutton - Lamb
5-6 medium size Tomatoes
3-4 Whole Green Chillies
2 tsp. of Ginger Paste
2 tsp. of Garlic Paste
1/2 tsp....

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Last post by New Gal
Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:51 am
Recipe: a NG speciality, semolina pudding or halva

Last post by New Gal « Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:16 pm

by New Gal » Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:16 pm

I make big batches of this for family and upon request. Did some for my nicer work colleagues this week and they loved it.

Ingredients

1 cup suji (semolina)
¾ cup sugar
1.5 cup whole milk
1.5...

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Last post by New Gal
Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:16 pm
Fasting: Suhoor and Iftar meals

Last post by New Gal « Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:20 pm
Replies: 9
by New Gal » Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:16 pm

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Morning all!

So, how did everyone's / everyone's families first fast go?

Mine was ok, last 2 hours I had a banging headace but apart from that, it seemed to go ok!

My stepmum had done samosas,...

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Meant to say! I had toast last night :lol:

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Last post by New Gal
Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:20 pm
Recipe: Mediterranean couscous salad

Last post by New Gal « Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:12 pm

by New Gal » Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:12 pm

Fab recipe that goes well with the lamb tagine, you can add whatever you want to cous cous, I usually add veg but this below works nicely too

Ingredients

200g/8oz couscous
400ml/14fl oz hot...

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Last post by New Gal
Wed Aug 26, 2009 1:12 pm
Low in Purine

Last post by Hurghadapat « Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:07 am
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by Hurghada Lady » Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:09 pm

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I would like 14 recipes for food low in PURINE (not low in protein), easy enough for me to cook (bearing in mind I can't cook) and also able to buy the ingredients here in Hurghada please PAT ;)

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They can have protein Ebikatsu but only the right sort which rules out the oily fish but don't mention heart by passes you want to give HL a heart attack ;)

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Last post by Hurghadapat
Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:07 am
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Last post by Horus « Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:28 am
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by Chocolatey » Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:50 pm
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I find it strange that HL is a moderator in the kitchen section - I don't think people will need advice on how to boil a kettle.

Has she ever advised anyone on cooking

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I agree with the others HL just feed your dogs normally :) they are after all omnivors and will eat just about anything. Stay clear of pork and too many potatoes and they will be fine :) All of our...
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Last post by Horus
Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:28 am
Recipe: Chicken and pesto lasagne

Last post by New Gal « Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:49 pm

by New Gal » Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:49 pm

Prep time:
40 mins
Cook time:
30 mins
Serves:
6

Ingredients

• 500g minced turkey or minced chicken
• 1 Onion, finely diced
• 1 clove Garlic, crushed
• 6 Tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 4 tbsp...

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Last post by New Gal
Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:49 pm
Recipe: A family favourite: Quesadillas with tomato salsa

Last post by New Gal « Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:33 pm

by New Gal » Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:33 pm

Prep time:
15 mins
Cook time:
5 mins
Serves:
1
Ingredients

• 2 flour tortillas, or corn tortillas
• 30g Cheddar cheese, or a mixture of cheddar and mozarella cheese
• 1 Spring onions, sliced...

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Last post by New Gal
Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:33 pm
Recipe: Fish Biryani

Last post by New Gal « Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:26 pm

by New Gal » Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:26 pm

Fish biryani

Prep time:
1 hrs 15 mins
Cook time:
1 hrs 30 mins
Serves:
4

Ingredients

• 500 g seer, haddock or hake, skinned and filleted
• vegetable oil, for shallow frying
For the Spice...

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Last post by New Gal
Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:26 pm
Baking Soda and Chocolate Chips

Last post by Jujey « Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:57 pm
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by Jujey » Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:33 pm

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Salam All,

was wondering if anyone knows where i can find baking soda and chocolate chips here in hurghada. i have been here for over a month, and can not find these items.

thanks

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Salam,

Thanks a bunch for ur help!! i will go and see if i can find baking soda at the spice and rice places. as for chocolate chips, i will try and just get blocks of chocolates that u mentioned,...

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Last post by Jujey
Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:57 pm
Curry Stain

Last post by Goddess « Sun May 17, 2009 6:33 pm
Replies: 9
by Chocolatey » Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:52 pm

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What is the best way to remove it...... and how come I always seem to be wearing white when it happens.... !!!! genius

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If it's white then mix a teasp biological soap powder with a teasp bleach to a paste and put it on the stain.
If it's coloured famric then use the bleach for coloured fabrics in the clorex range in a...

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Last post by Goddess
Sun May 17, 2009 6:33 pm
Koshary

Last post by Ebikatsu « Sat May 16, 2009 6:30 pm
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by Spike » Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:13 am

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Koshary

Ingredients

2 cups rice
1 ½ cups lentil
2 onions sliced into rings
3 spoons of oil or butter
Salt - pepper

Ingredients for tomato sauce

1 cup squeezed tomato
2 spoons butter
2 spoons...

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It's a great cheap filler, but I like to make it myself coz the koshari shop is miles away from me :(

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Last post by Ebikatsu
Sat May 16, 2009 6:30 pm
Schwan sauce!!!!

Last post by Ebikatsu « Sat May 16, 2009 11:00 am
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by Nabil40 » Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:54 pm

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used to buy them ready made from Tesco in England and bring them to Egypt. been looking for it here in Egypt but can not find it anywhere, not in metro , carefour, Alfa market , everywhere but with...

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This is my Sichuan Sauce

Cup soy sauce, one cup water, bring to boil with one star anise in it then leave to infuse like tea for 10 mins.
Then take 2 tablespoon sesame oil, and one tablespoon veg...

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Last post by Ebikatsu
Sat May 16, 2009 11:00 am
Pots and pans

Last post by New Gal « Sun May 10, 2009 3:09 pm
Replies: 6
by New Gal » Sat May 09, 2009 7:41 am

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Are they easy and cheap to get out in Hurghada and if not, how many do I bring? x

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Difficult to tell, most flats come with everything you need. May not be exactly your taste but adequate.

I didn't bring very much over at all to start with because we still had the house in the UK...

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Last post by New Gal
Sun May 10, 2009 3:09 pm

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