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Beet Soup Ingredients: 🔸️4 medium beets, peeled and diced 🔸️1/2 cup pearl barley 🔸️13 green onions, sliced 🔸️1 small onion, chopped 🔸️2 cups finely chopped fresh parsley 🔸️1 bunch fresh coriander (about 4 cups finely chopped), finely chopped 🔸️2 tablespoons lemon juice 🔸️1/2 cup heavy cream 35%, optional 🔸️oil 🔸️salt and pepper Instructions: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden, about 15 minutes. Add the barley and 9 cups of warm water. Cover the pot and simmer over medium heat for 45 minutes. Add the diced beets, salt and pepper. Cover the pot and cook for 30 minutes. Then add the green onion, parsley and coriander. Add more boiling water if needed. Cook covered for 60 minutes. Add lemon juice and cook for 20 more minutes. Add the heavy cream (optional) and cook for 10 minutes. www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Beet-Soup

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Quick Apple Tart Ingredients: 🔸️2 sheets frozen puff pastry 🔸️3 apples 🔸️1 cup sugar 🔸️1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🔸️1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🔸️1 teaspoon lemon juice 🔸️1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter 🔸️powdered sugar 🔸️pinch of salt Instructions: Unroll the defrosted puff pastry and place on the counter top for about 20 min. Core the apples. Cut in half and slice as thinly as you can. Throw them in a bowl. Add lemon juice, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Gently stir together and let them sit for a few minutes. Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Cut the puff pastry sheets in half and place on the baking sheet. Brush with melted butter. Lay the apple slices in a straight line on top, overlapping them as you go. Bake for about 20 minutes. Remove from the sheet as soon as you pull them from the oven & place on a serving platter. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Serve with ice cream. www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Quick-Apple-Tart

Dill and Celery Salad Ingredients: 🔸️4 celery stalks, diced 🔸️1 cup sliced black olives 🔸️1 cup sliced green olives 🔸️1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 🔸️1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 🔸️1 cup finely chopped fresh dill 🔸️1/2 cup chopped pecan 🔸️3 tablespoons olive oil 🔸️2 tablespoons lemon juice 🔸️1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 🔸️salt to taste 🔸️hot sauce, optional Instructions: Combine diced celery, black olives, green olives, cilantro, parsley, dill, and chopped pecan in a large serving bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (optional), and salt. Add dressing to the salad and toss to mix well. Source: www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Dill-and-Celery-Salad

Muhammara (Middle Eastern Dip) Ingredients: 🔸️1 (17.5oz) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained 🔸️1 cup chopped walnuts 🔸️1 garlic clove 🔸️1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs 🔸️1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses 🔸️2 tablespoons olive oil 🔸️1 teaspoon ground cumin 🔸️1 teaspoon paprika powder 🔸️salt and black pepper Instructions: Place the roasted red peppers in a food processor. Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor, and blend until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with chopped walnuts and fresh mint and serve with pita bread. www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Muhammara

Simple Ginger Cake Ingredients: 🔸️1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🔸️1 cup sugar 🔸️2 eggs 🔸️3/4 cup oil 🔸️1 cup milk 🔸️1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 🔸️1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🔸️1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 🔸️1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🔸️1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🔸️pinch of salt 🔸️powdered sugar for dusting Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside. Beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir to combine. Slowly pour in milk and stir until smooth. Add ginger and stir well. Grease a round cake pan. Dust with flour. Spoon the mixture into the pan. Bake until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 50-55 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Run a thin-bladed knife around the edges to loosen. Dust with powdered sugar. www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Simple-Ginger-Cake

Chicken Cheese Sandwich Ingredients: 🔸️1 1/4 cups warm shredded Cooked Chicken 🔸️8 slices of French toast loaf 🔸️1/3 cup carrot, grated 🔸️1/3 cup green onion, sliced 🔸️2 tablespoons mayonnaise 🔸️1 tablespoon hot sauce 🔸️2 tablespoons butter 🔸️2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 🔸2/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Instructions: Mix chicken, hot sauce, mayonnaise, carrot and green onion in a small bowl. Butter the outside of each slice of bread. Mix the mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese. Sprinkle a layer of the cheeses on the inside of one slice of bread. Top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle a layer of cheese over mixture. Top with the other slice of bread (butter side up). Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place in the hot pan. Heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side. Turn the sandwich over to its other side. Cut in half and serve. www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chicken-Cheese-Sandwich

Stuffed Tomato with Eggplant 🍅 Ingredients: 🔸️4 medium ripe and firm tomatoes 🔸️2 medium eggplants, peeled 🔸️2 garlic cloves, minced 🔸️3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 🔸️2 tablespoons chopped walnut 🔸️grated mozzarella cheese 🔸️oil 🔸salt Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a baking dish with oil spray. For stuffing, cut the eggplants lengthwise, into 3/4-inch thick slices. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry eggplants until golden brown. Mash eggplants until slightly smooth. Add garlic, walnuts, and basil. Season with salt. Mix well. For tomato cups, carefully cut tops off of each tomato and scoop out seeds and pulp. Reserve the tops. Stuff the tomatoes with the eggplant mixture and place in the baking dish. Bake until they start to soften, about 20-22 minutes. Top each with mozzarella cheese. Place the tomato tops to the baking dish (not on top of the tomatoes). Broil until cheese is melted. www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Stuffed-Tomato-with-Eggplant

Beet Chips 😋 Ingredients: 🔸️3 medium beets, scrubbed and trimmed 🔸2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 🔸pinch of salt, optional Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice beets 1/16 inch thick with a mandoline. In a large bowl, toss beets with olive oil and salt. Arrange beets in a single layer. Bake for 18-20 depending on the size of the slices until they are crisp (be careful not to burn them). Transfer to a wire rack; chips will crisp up as they cool. Source: www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Beet-Chips

Squash and Walnut Dessert Ingredients: 🔸️1 small butternut squash 🔸️2 tablespoons sugar 🔸️1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 🔸️1/4 cup oil 🔸️1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions: Wash the squash, peel, remove seeds and cut into pieces about 2 inches long. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the butternut squash pieces into the pan. Cook each side until they are golden or a fork can easily be poked through them. Place them on paper towel to absorb extra oil. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place one layer of fried squash in an 8X8 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with half of the sugar, half of the cinnamon and half of the walnuts. Repeat the layers. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve the squash and walnut dessert cold or hot. Source: www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Squash-and-Walnut-Dessert

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Persian Sausage Breakfast Ingredients: 🔸️450 g sausage (I used beef hot dog), sliced diagonally 🔸️2 large potatoes, peeled & cubed 🔸️1 medium onion, thinly sliced 🔸️oil 🔸️1 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔸️3 tablespoons tomato paste 🔸️salt & pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drizzle potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil, and toss until coated. Season with salt & pepper. Spread potatoes in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Set aside. In a medium pot, heat 6 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until slightly golden. Add the sausages and cook for 10-12 minutes. Add the turmeric and give it a quick stir. Add the tomato paste, salt and pepper to taste. Stir well. Then add the roasted potatoes and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Source: www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Persian-Sausage-Breakfast

Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes Ingredients: 🔸️1 kg baby potatoes, scrubbed and halved 🔸️1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🔸️1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 🔸️1 teaspoon garlic powder 🔸️4 tablespoons olive oil 🔸️chopped chives 🔸️salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, along with garlic powder, oregano, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast in the oven until golden and crisp, about 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from oven, garnish with chopped chives and serve. Source: www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Parmesan-Garlic-Roasted-Potatoes

Jelly Ice Cream 🍧 Ingredients: 🔸1 package jelly powder (85 g), any flavour 🔸1 1/2 cups boiling water 🔸2 cups vanilla ice-cream Instructions: In a bowl, dissolve jelly powder in boiling water. Add the ice cream, stirring until has fully melted. Pour into individual serving glasses and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours. Source: www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Jelly-Ice-Cream

Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers 🫑 Ingredients: 🔸️4 medium bell peppers, halved and seeds removed 🔸️1 can (284 ml) whole mushrooms, drained and chopped 🔸️1/3 cup chopped Kalamata olives 🔸️1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil) 🔸️1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🔸️3/4 teaspoon dried oregano 🔸️olive oil 🔸️salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place peppers on parchment paper. Drizzle with a little of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the mushrooms, olives, sun dried tomatoes, and oregano. Set aside. Remove the peppers from the oven. If there is any liquid, drain off the liquid. Spoon the mixture into each pepper. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake in the oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Serve! www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Easy-Stuffed-Bell-Peppers

Chocolate Cake 🥧 Ingredients: ◇1 1/2 cups flour, plus 1 tablespoon for dusting ◇1 cup sugar ◇2 eggs ◇3/4 cup oil ◇1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts ◇1 cup milk ◇1 teaspoon vanilla extract ◇1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ◇3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ◇1/3 cup milk chocolate chips ◇1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg ◇1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom ◇pinch of salt ◇powdered sugar Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, nutmeg, cardamom, and salt. Set aside. Beat sugar, oil, eggs & vanilla extract with a electric mixer until smooth. Add the flour mixture & milk, and mix until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts. Grease a round cake pan. Dust with flour. Spoon the mixture into the pan. Bake in until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 50-55 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Remove from pan and dust with powdered sugar. www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Chocolate-Cake

Baked Garlic Shrimp 🍤🍤 Ingredients: 🔸️400-450 g raw large shrimp, deveined and peeled 🔸️2 tablespoons lemon juice 🔸️1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 🔸️4 garlic cloves, minced 🔸️1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 🔸️1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 🔸️1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 🔸1/4 cup butter, melted 🔸️salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the shrimp, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Place the shrimp into the baking dish and spread out evenly. In another bowl, mix the bread crumbs, melted butter, oregano, turmeric powder, and parsley until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly over the shrimp. Bake in the preheated oven until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 20-24 minutes. Serve the Baked Garlic Shrimp alone or with salad or rice. Source: www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Baked-Garlic-Shrimp

Baguette with Cream Cheese 🧀🥖 Ingredients: 🔸️1 baguette, cut into approximately 3/4-inch slices 🔸️10 garlic cloves, minced 🔸️3/4 cup green onions, diced 🔸️4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 🔸250 g cream cheese at room temperature Instructions: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and olive oil until smooth. Add the diced green onions and minced garlic; mix well (mixture should be thick). Preheat oven to 370°F. Spread a thick layer of cream cheese mixture on each baguette slice (one side). Place the bread slices on a baking tray. Bake until tops are a little golden, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately. Source: www.cookingandcooking.com/recipe.php?recname=Baguette-with-Cream-Cheese

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Crispy Potato and Halloumi Ingredients: 200 g halloumi, thinly sliced 12-13 baby potatoes, about 500 g 1/3 cup sun-dried, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 tomatoes, chopped 2 cm fresh ginger, grated 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon tomato paste olive oil 1 tablespoon pomegranate paste, optional salt & black pepper chopped chives 1 cup sour cream Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Boil potatoes in pot of a salted water until tender. Drain. Arrange potatoes in a casserole dish. Gently squash with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until crispy, about 15-20 minutes. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until soft. Add tomatoes, ginger, tomato paste, pomegranate paste, oregano, salt & pepper. Cook until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat and add sun-dried tomatoes. Spoon sauce over the potatoes. Arrange halloumi slices on top. Grill until the golden. Top with sour cream & chives. www.cookingandcooking.com