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Archive for November, 2009

Midnight feasting in Dubai

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on November 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Oven Experiments has been on a pause since I’m in Dubai and have been busy stuffing myself! Mostly forgetable kind of food but after a midnight “snack” at Carluccio’s at Dubai Mall, things are looking good, food-wise. We had a cheese platter as dessert and since it was already past 12, we thought that [...]

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Express: Shakshouka

Posted in Experiments, Express, tagged , , , , on November 8, 2009 | 8 Comments »

Shakshouka: A North African dish that consists of vegetables sauteed in olive oil and a poached egg cracked on top. My mother introduced this dish to me years ago! My parents lived in Libya in the 70s so my mother learned so many North African dishes from her friends and neighbors (lucky for me!). Share [...]

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Al Rahaa bakery (الرحا)

Posted in Express, Suggestions, tagged , , , , , on November 7, 2009 | 3 Comments »

Dinner from al Rahaa bakery in qadsiya*: sun-dried tomatoes with some kind of crumbled cheese pizza, accompanied with my friend’s Noaf yummy chilli pesto maabouch! Perfect way to end my weekend… P.S. experimenting with the wordpress application on my iPhone *A bakery that specialize in organic and alternative ways of bread-making Share this: Facebook Email [...]

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Express: Spiced Fried Tomatoes

Posted in Experiments, Express, tagged , , , , on November 3, 2009 | 7 Comments »

Another express post! This time from my all time favorite cookbook ( I have many, I am sort of a cookbook-aholic), Savoring the Spice Coast of India: Fresh Flavors from Kerala by Maya Kaimal. If you are looking for a simple, introduction to Southern Indian cuisine then this is the right choice for you. I [...]

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Experiment 3: Olive Oil Pistachio Muffins

Posted in Daydreaming, Experiments, Express, tagged , , , , on November 2, 2009 | 4 Comments »

For me to bake, I have to be in the right mood. Late yesterday night, almost nearing midnight, I was in the mood. I had bookmarked this recipe from SmittenKitchen a few days ago. The ingredients were very basic so I didn’t have to run to the Co-Op for anything special. You can click on [...]

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