Mastering the Best Art of Cooking
Italian Pizza Margherita Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 500g (about 1 lb) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade 1 cup tomato sauce 200g (7 oz) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced Fresh basil leaves Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to the highest temperature […]
Italian Bruschetta Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste 4 slices of rustic Italian bread, about 1 inch thick 2 tablespoons olive […]
Italian Pasta Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 400g (14 oz) dried pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your choice) 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped 400g (14 oz) canned chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper, to taste Grated […]
Italian Minestrone Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 zucchini, diced 1 potato, peeled and diced 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes 4 cups vegetable broth 1 can (400g) cannellini beans, drained and […]
Italian Risotto Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 2 cups Arborio rice 1 onion, finely chopped 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish Instructions: […]
Algerian Constantine Trida Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 500g lamb or beef, cut into cubes 2 onions, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, diced 2 carrots, sliced 2 zucchinis, sliced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight 1 cup vermicelli noodles 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons tomato paste […]
Lebanese Falafel Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 1 cup dried chickpeas 1/2 large onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 tablespoons […]
Lebanese Moutabal Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 2 large eggplants 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste) Juice of 1 lemon Salt, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil Chopped parsley, for garnish Sumac, for garnish (optional) Instructions: Roast the Eggplants: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Pierce the […]
Lebanese Kibbeh Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 500g lean ground beef or lamb 1 cup fine bulgur wheat 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Salt and pepper, to taste […]
Lebanese Houmous Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 2 cans (400g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste) Juice of 1-2 lemons 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Salt, to taste Water, as needed Paprika, for garnish Chopped parsley, for […]