Arabic Bites

Happy Eid Al Adha

2009-11-27T05:33:00.002+03:00

To all dear readers and fellow blogger who celebrate Eid Al Adha....Happy Eid...May Allah bless you.... and may you have a joyous Eid celebration...We hope all the pilgrims return safely to their homes....And to the rest who celebrated Thanksgiving .... I hope you had a blessed and happy one...

Say No To Plagiarism

2009-10-07T20:04:00.011+03:00

Hi everyone,I apologize for not blogging for along time,& sorry to all SUBSCRIBERS for the last email it's was by mistake.It's so clear from the title that there is no recipe for today,it's about "Plagiarism" .I just sick of it & I'll not say anything about it because I already explained my view of the matter & so many blogger have written about it .It's the fourth time that

Mofatah Al-Dajaj (Saudi Dish)

2009-09-23T19:07:00.010+03:00

Today (September 23, 2009) The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its 79th Anniversaryof the National Day.So the better way for me to celebrate this occasion is by preparing an ethnic SaudiDish.This dish maybe unknown to non-Saudis, but certainly when you try it,you will make itmore often.Mofatah normally prepare with lamb (you can use any meat you like), but I used chickenthis time as a change &

Chicken & Oats Soup

2009-09-12T02:28:00.007+03:00

Recipe by zainab @ Arabic Bites 2009Ingredients:1/2 Tablespoon olive oil.1 boneless,skinless chicken breast (finely chop).Ground black pepper(to taste).Ground cumin(to taste).Salt (to taste).1/3 cup yellow lentil.5 Tablespoons oats.4 cups water.Fresh parsley or Coriander,chopped(for garnish).Method:1)Heat oil in pan ,add the chicken cook until lightly browned and almost cooked,season with salt,

Roz bil halib (Rice Pudding )

2009-09-03T04:00:00.004+03:00

Recipe by:zainab4 cups milk.1/3 cup short grain rice(known here as Egyptian rice) washed.1/4 cup sugar.qaimar mixture:2 Tablespoons rose water.1 teaspoon vanilla extract.2 Tablespoons corn starch.3 Tablespoons qaimar(you can replace it with cream).Chopped pistachios,toasted.1)In a large pan mix milk, rice, sugar, bring to boil then reduce the heat, let itsimmer for 1 1/2 hour.2)After the mixture

Mahshy warqenab (Stuffed Grape Leaves )

2009-08-29T03:00:00.005+03:00

Recipe by:meedo1 1/2 jar (454 g) Grape leaves pickled in brine, rinse each leaf before use.2 Large tomatoes,sliced.2 Large potatoes,sliced.Juice of one lemon.pinch of salt.3 Tablespoons olive oil.enough boiling water to cover the stuffed grape leaves.For Filling:3 cups short grain white rice(known here as Egyptian rice), washed and drained.2 teaspoons dried mint.2 teaspoons dried parsley.1/2

Mini Grilled Flatbread with Hummus & Baba Ghanoush

2009-08-20T12:24:00.015+03:00

Recipes by:zainabMini Grilled FlatbreadRecipe adapted from Kath Eats Real Food (without adding the herbs)Makes 16 mini flatbread2 cups unbleached flour (you can use 1 cup whole wheat flour + 1 cup unbleached flour).3/4 cup warm water.1/2 teaspoon salt.1/4 teaspoon dry yeast.1 Tablespoon olive oil.1)place all ingredients in a bowl of mixer , knead for 10 minutes to make a soft dough.2)Cover the

Grilled Chicken Salad

2009-08-09T11:13:00.008+03:00

Recipe by:zainab4 boneless skinless chicken breast.Marinade :1 Tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 cloves minced garlicSalt & fresh ground black pepper (to taste)250 g white mushrooms,Sliced.1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped.1cup cherry tomatoes, halved.2 medium Lebanese cucumbers, chopped.1 green bell pepper, chopped.1 cup black olives.1 cup green olives.1/2 cup cheddar cheese,

Delicious Date Molasses & Cardamom Moist Cake

2009-08-02T05:38:00.011+03:00

Recipe by:zainab