Scots Lass/Cairo's

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Recipes

Nano Dok

Posted by Scots Lass/Cairo  

Persian spice mix. This blend is usually added to soups at the end of cooking time. It brings out the flavours of Persian food. MORE»

Recipe #253150

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Chocolate and Marshmallow Brownies

Posted by Scots Lass/Cairo  

These are easy to make and everybody appreciates them. Easy enough for older children to make. They are a change from the dark chocolate brownies as they're made using white chocolate. Try to find pink and white marshmallows as this makes them... MORE»

Recipe #253083

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Sara's Date and Nut Slices

Posted by Scots Lass/Cairo  

An easy Egyptian recipe. This tasty cake is from the kitchen of one of my students. Lovely to have with coffee. MORE»

Recipe #253069

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Egyptian Orange Pudding

Posted by Scots Lass/Cairo  

A very refreshing dessert which is lovely in summer. It's very popular with children, is very light and suitable after a substantial main course. We enjoy it with the orange flower water and the cinnamon, although it is just as wonderful served... MORE»

Recipe #253061

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Advieh

Posted by Scots Lass/Cairo  

An aromatic Persian spice blend which is good added to stews and pulses. This recipe is from " A Taste of Persia" by Najmieh Batmanglij. The author suggests adding the rose petals to the ground spices. After trying both ways, I prefer... MORE»

Recipe #253004

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Cucumber and Yoghurt Salad

Posted by Scots Lass/Cairo  

A very fresh cooling accompaniment to any dish. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving MORE»

Recipe #210706

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Lentil and Tomato Salad

Posted by Scots Lass/Cairo  

This is an unusual salad which contains green or brown lentils. For best results lentils should be soaked overnight if possible. It is a great source of protein, and can be served along with other vegetable dishes. I remember reading that the... MORE»

Recipe #210707

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Arabian Delight

(1 reviews) Posted by Scots Lass/Cairo  

This simple dessert makes the perfect ending to a family dinner. Easy to prepare with very few ingredients, this always gets wows from everyone. You can use either fresh or dried dates. MORE»

Recipe #210704

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Sweet Potatoes and Carrots

(1 reviews) Posted by Scots Lass/Cairo  

This is a tasty way of cooking root vegetables. It can be served as a side-dish to accompany roast chicken, or can be topped with thick Greek yoghurt and served as a starter with warm bread MORE»

Recipe #210705

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Makloubeh

Posted by Scots Lass/Cairo  

This is a famous Arab-style dish which is frequently made for parties. It is very filling. Numerous regional variations exist, often adding different vegetables and spices. I was given this recipe from a lady from Jordan, and have adapted it to... MORE»

Recipe #209628

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Egyptian Grilled Chicken

(3 reviews) Posted by Scots Lass/Cairo  

This recipe is extremely simple to prepare. However, in order to achieve a perfect result, I recommend that you marinate the chicken for 24 hours. It really does make a difference to the flavour. This chicken dish is lovely served with rice and... MORE»

Recipe #202198

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Borani Esfanej

(2 reviews) Posted by Scots Lass/Cairo  

Persian Spinach and Yoghurt Salad. This recipe was given to me by a friend married to an Iranian. It is light and refreshing, and goes particularly well as an accompaniment to grilled chicken. Serve with Pita Bread MORE»

Recipe #202196

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