The Cookery Club

[Mawaddah]

here is a very quick recipe

it takes only 5 minutes!
you need some chedar cheese, some cottage cheese and some bread.

toast the bread lightly both sides and then put some slices of chedar on one side and put back in the grill to melt.
Once its melted spoon nice big dollups of cottage cheese on top and its ready to eat!!!


its really really scrumptious and I just had some

Oh my mom used to love to make that for breakfast, and no offence, but i'm soooooooooo tired of it :uhwhat

 

[umm-sulaim]

Nice soup sis maw...yeah..mashaAllah!! we used to have it for iftaar...
i miss umm Abdillahs fried chicken...ayam goring hehe....

mahrusa makes niiice fried chicken too!!

ikan bilis,,,,i know that....i had that back in san3aa, umm naadiyyah malaysian sister wanted it from the "asian food store" in san3aa, what was it called again...tameem taymah something like that...

lol yeah damaaj did teach me cookin' , it was either that or starve lol...

MAKE THOSE CHICKEN BUNS!!!!!!!!

lol will do 3azeezah.... (inshaAllah...) man fee bee kasal, too lazy mon! lol but i will, i loved 'em... i told you what me and umm sulayman did right?

muslimah sis:

lol@umm sulaim! inviting urself r ya?? just give me 10 days notice like .. i have lazy days too u know!

Lol....hehe oookey dokey, i'm gonna start starving myself for your feast.. kiddin'...
lazy days are good for you, everyone needs a rest from the kitchen lol...

wassalaam

 

[syilla]

Kak syilla when you say anchovies you mean 'ikan bilis' ya? :?

thats right!!

i don't ready know how to translate the ikan bilis to english....

 

[syedanoor]

baklava

here's a recipe for some baklava!!

my khala's neighbor who used to be egyptian used to make such good baklava, i'd always go to my khala's house just for that!


1 1/2 pounds chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 pound melted sweet butter
2 pounds thin sheet Fillo, or shredded Fillo Dough
1 cup honey

To make the stuffing, combine and mix walnuts, sugar and cardamom. Set aside.

Brush a baking dish measuring about 9x13x2 inch with some of the melted butter.

Spread one Fillo sheet flat in the pan, brush with about 1 teaspoon butter. Stack about 15 Fillo sheets using this method.

Spread one half of the stuffing mixture on the Fillo sheets.

Spread and butter about five Fillo sheets on top of the first layer of stuffing.

Spread the remaining half of the stuffing on top.

Spread and butter about 15 Fillo sheets to make the top and final layer. Use more butter if you run out, or use less for each Fillo layer.

With a sharp knife, cut in diamond, or square shapes.

Pour remaining melted butter on top.

Bake in 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes, or until the surface turns light golden color.

Pour honey over Baklawa. When at room temperature, transfer individual pieces onto a serving dish.

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

enjoy the yummmmmm!

 

[syilla]

did anyone tried my recipe...

i hope i have the time to tried yours sis syedanoor...it sounds yummy...

i have the time to cook...but i don't have the time to go to the market...

 

[Woodrow]

My world famous tomato soup.

Go to wal-marts buy 2 cans condensed tomato soup, (any brand as long as it is halal)

Come home open cans, dump into a pot, add water about 2 cans full. Put on stove, remember to turn stove on. When it feels hot take it off of the stove and pour into bowls. Add pepper to taste. Don't add any salt, the canned soups are already too salty. Eat/drink the soup. Toss dirty bowl in sink. Check to make certain you turned the stove off.

 

[syilla]

My world famous tomato soup.

Go to wal-marts buy 2 cans condensed tomato soup, (any brand as long as it is halal)

Come home open cans, dump into a pot, add water about 2 cans full. Put on stove, remember to turn stove on. When it feels hot take it off of the stove and pour into bowls. Add pepper to taste. Don't add any salt, the canned soups are already too salty. Eat/drink the soup. Toss dirty bowl in sink. Check to make certain you turned the stove off.

that must be yummy...especially when u r really really hungry

 

[Woodrow]

Now to make up for my tomato soup recipe.

Chayote with Onions (Chayote con Cebollas)

2 chayote squash (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
2 medium white onions
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of pepper

Pare and seed chayotes; cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices.

Cut onions lengthwise into halves. Cut halves lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices; separate into slivers.

Heat butter and oil in skillet over medium heat until foam subsides. Add onions and oregano; sauté over medium-low heat until onions are golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

Add chayote to skillet; sauté over medium heat, 3 minutes.

Cover skillet; reduce heat to low. Cook until chayote is crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper.

Make 4 to 6 servings.

You probably can not find chayote. I only find it here in the Mexican Markets. However, I found that you can substitute small egg plants or the Chinese bitter melon for them and the flavor stays much the same.

If you are curious about what chayote squash is click here:

http://londonfruit.com/chayote.html

 

[syilla]

what is white onions?

is it garlic?

 

[Woodrow]

White onions are very similar to the regular yellow onions, just a bit stronger. Regular yellow onions can be used if the white ones are not available. Here we call the yellow onions sweet onions.

 

[IceQueen~]

heres another tasty toast recipe
taost some bread, butter it, spread some jam on top and then pour a thin layer of cream/spread some whipped cream on top.
and relish!
he he just had some

 

[Mawaddah]

did anyone tried my recipe...

i hope i have the time to tried yours sis syedanoor...it sounds yummy...

i have the time to cook...but i don't have the time to go to the market...

Oh I make nasi goreng all the time Kak Syilla!! I miss nasi goreng kampung and all of that stuff Here in the Bahamas we cannot even get ikan bilis :heated:

 

[Mawaddah]

heres another tasty toast recipe
taost some bread, butter it, spread some jam on top and then pour a thin layer of cream/spread some whipped cream on top.
and relish!
he he just had some

My My........Dont you get chubby eating all that kinda stuff?

I always eat bread and butter and jam.....I've gotta try the whipped cream next time insha'allah

 

[Mawaddah]

THIS is MY Baklava recipe, and ANYONE who wants to try REAL Baklava should try this one. It is DA BOMB and sooooooo Good.....wonderful....flavorful.....aromatic.....with the twang of orange and spices........absolutely delicious

Mawaddah's World Famous Baklava

1 lb butter, melted
1 lb filo pastry
1 lb walnuts, shelled and chopped or blanched almonds, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (plain) (optional)
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1 teaspoon allspice
3 dozen whole cloves

SYRUP:
1 cup honey
1 cups water
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients for syrup in saucepan, bring to boil, simmer until of slightly sticky consistency, strain, and allow to cool. (most recipes just say boil it for 10 minutes, but I like my syrup to be thick)

Mix egg, sugar, cinnamon and allspice well.

Coarsely grind or chop walnuts and almonds; mix thoroughly with bread crumbs and egg, sugar, cinnamon, allspice mixture.

Brush a 9"x13"x2" pan with butter; lay sheet of filo in bottom; brush with butter; cover with another sheet of filo; brush with butter, and repeat process until you have used a dozen sheets.

Then spread 1 thin layer of nut mixture on top of filo; cover with sheet of filo; brush with butter; cover with another layer of nuts and repeat process until all nuts are used.

Cover with remaining filo sheets; brush each. sheet generously with butter.

With a very sharp knife, cut the top filo sheets into triangles (cutting diagonally across pan). Insert clove in center of ea. triangle.
Bake (350 degrees F.) for 1 hr. until baklava is evenly browned.
Remove from oven; pour cooled syrup evenly over it, so that it penetrates the layers.
Cool several hrs. before serving.

YUMMILICOUS!!!!!

 

[IceQueen~]

My My........Dont you get chubby eating all that kinda stuff?

I always eat bread and butter and jam.....I've gotta try the whipped cream next time insha'allah

naa me stays nice and slim
yeah-with cream is even better!

 

[IceQueen~]

you sure are a good cook maw baby masha allah :sister:
(wouldn't mind coming to visit sometime... ;D )

 

[Mawaddah]

you sure are a good cook maw baby masha allah :sister:
(wouldn't mind coming to visit sometime... ;D )

Sure I would love having you over sis ;D

You proud of staying slim eh? Come over to my place adn I'll fatten you up in no time ;D ;D :Evil:

 

[Mawaddah]

I just made some AWESOME Falefel! Gonna have them later with Harissa sauce.

Dont just talk!! Where's the recipe?? Baarakallahu Feek. For both the Falafel and Harissa pleasssssee

I'm stoccking up on recipes for Ramadhan you see :sister:

 

[Woodrow]

THIS is MY Baklava recipe, and ANYONE who wants to try REAL Baklava should try this one. It is DA BOMB and sooooooo Good.....wonderful....flavorful.....aromatic.....with the twang of orange and spices........absolutely delicious

Mawaddah's World Famous Baklava

1 lb butter, melted
1 lb filo pastry
1 lb walnuts, shelled and chopped or blanched almonds, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (plain) (optional)
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1 teaspoon allspice
3 dozen whole cloves

SYRUP:
1 cup honey
1 cups water
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients for syrup in saucepan, bring to boil, simmer until of slightly sticky consistency, strain, and allow to cool. (most recipes just say boil it for 10 minutes, but I like my syrup to be thick)

Mix egg, sugar, cinnamon and allspice well.

Coarsely grind or chop walnuts and almonds; mix thoroughly with bread crumbs and egg, sugar, cinnamon, allspice mixture.

Brush a 9"x13"x2" pan with butter; lay sheet of filo in bottom; brush with butter; cover with another sheet of filo; brush with butter, and repeat process until you have used a dozen sheets.

Then spread 1 thin layer of nut mixture on top of filo; cover with sheet of filo; brush with butter; cover with another layer of nuts and repeat process until all nuts are used.

Cover with remaining filo sheets; brush each. sheet generously with butter.

With a very sharp knife, cut the top filo sheets into triangles (cutting diagonally across pan). Insert clove in center of ea. triangle.
Bake (350 degrees F.) for 1 hr. until baklava is evenly browned.
Remove from oven; pour cooled syrup evenly over it, so that it penetrates the layers.
Cool several hrs. before serving.

YUMMILICOUS!!!!!

I haven't had Baklava in a long time. That really looks like a genujne authentic recipe, has everything I remember being in Baklava. I'm printing this recipe and going to strongly drop hints for my daughter to make it. She has plenty of time. She only has 2 kids left in the house unless you want to add in her husband and me. She just stopped working full time with the Doctor she was with, but she went back to school this past Monday. She decided she wants out of Pediatrics and now got the Idea she wants to go into the field of surgery.

But, I'll put her off on a guilt trip and tell her that it might be the last thing she ever gets to do for her poor, old, mistreated father.

I'll tell you how it comes out after she makes it. I intend to eat the whole thing myself, so she might have to make 2.

 

[IceQueen~]

Sure I would love having you over sis ;D

You proud of staying slim eh? Come over to my place adn I'll fatten you up in no time ;D ;D :Evil:

feed me all you like! LOL ;D don't think you'll be able to fatten me though...