Aish Bel Lahm Food

LEMON THYME CHICKEN CRUNCH

Steps:

• In small bowl mix soup, water, lemon juice and thyme.
• Mix bread crumbs and paprika on a plate.
• Dip chicken into 1/2 cup soup mixture.
• Coat with bread crumb mixture.
• Place chicken on baking sheet.
• Spray chicken with cooking spray.
• Bake at 375 F for 1 hour or until chicken is no longer pink.
• Heat remaining soup mixture.
• Serve with chicken.

STIR FRIED SPINACH WITH BAKED BRIE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• To Make Garnish: In bowl, toss all ingredients together well; cover and refrigerate until serving.
• To Make Spinach and Brie: Wash and stem spinach and dry thoroughly; set aside.
• Cut brie in half crosswise so you have two thin discs, then cut each disc into 6 pie shaped sections; place on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Heat oils in lge skillet; add garlic, red pepper, s& p.
• Stir fry about 2 minutes.
• Place brie in oven.
• add spinach to skillet and toss rapidly so they get coated with the mixture; you want spinach warm, but not completely wilted.
• Arrange spinach mixture on serving platter; transfer brie wedges, cut side up, to tops of spinach; Top with Garnish.

SOCK-IT-TO-ME CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Grease and flour 10-inch tube or Bundt pan.
• In large mixing bowl, blend together cake mix, sour cream, oil, 1/4 cup sugar, water and eggs.
• Beat at high speed for 2 minutes.
• Pour 2/3 of batter into pan.
• Combine filling ingredients and sprinkle over batter in pan.
• Spread remaining batter evenly over filling mixture.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 45-55 minutes, until cake springs back when lightly touched.
• Cool for about 25 minutes; remove from pan and glaze.
• High Altitude: When baking at high altitudes, Stir in ½ cup flour into mix. Mix as directed above using the sour cream, 1/3 cup oil, 2 tablespoons Sugar, 2/3 cup water, and 4 eggs, Bake at 400 until done. 40-50 minute Be sure to use oil as some other brands cause the cake to fail.

FRESH CABBAGE AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl mix together the veggies.
• In another bowl, mix together the res of the ingredients and pour over veggies.

POTATO SOUP WITH TWO CHEESES

Steps:

• Add olive oil to a large pot. Heat on medium and cook celery, onion, and carrot until tender.
• Add potatoes and broth.
• Bring to a boil,then simmer on low about 1/2 hour or until potatoes are tender.
• Add cream cheese and mix until blended, then add ham and stir until heated through.
• Mix in 3/4 cup cheddar cheese.
• Ladle into bowls and top with remaining cheddar.

LAHM BI AJIN

Steps:

• Prepare the dough by mixing the flour, sugar and yeast.
• Pour warm water and mix without kneading for a minute.
• Then add the vegetable oil and salt and knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and does not stick to the edges of the container.
• Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
• Chop the onion and garlic. Fry in hot olive oil until the onion becomes translucent.
• Then incorporate paprika, 4-spice blend, chili pepper (optional) and stir for 2-3 minutes.
• Finely chop the parsley and cilantro. Finely dice tomatoes.
• Add the meat to the pan and mix well, then add the herbs and tomatoes. Add salt and pepper.
• Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a dry skillet, toast the pine nuts, stirring constantly.
• Knead the dough for a minute, then divide it into fifteen equal balls.
• Spread each ball of dough into thin circles with a rolling pin.
• Place the dough circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Divide filling among all mini pizzas.
• Press lightly with the back of a fork to squeeze the topping so that it adheres to the dough.
• Garnish with toasted pine nuts.
• Bake for about 10-15 minutes in an oven preheated to 400°F.
• Bi lahme ajin meat pies are ready when the crust on the edges is golden.
• Optional: drizzle pomegranate molasses over the top!

AISH BEL LAHM

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in half cup warm water.
• Put flour in a large bowl, make a well in center and add eggs, oil, yeast, salt and pepper and cumin.
• Mix to combine.
• Add water a little at a time until you have a firm dough. Put dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Place dough in a warm place for at least two hours.
• Chop leeks finely. Put in a colander and wash carefully until all dirt is removed. Pat dry with a tea cloth or paper towels.
• Put ground beef, onion and salt into a medium saucepan. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until cooked. Stir in leeks. Set aside until cool.
• Mix tahini with vinegar, a little water, black pepper and salt. When you have a smooth paste add to leek and meat mixture, mixing thoroughly.
• When dough has risen, roll out into circular shapes of medium thickness, spread the meat mixture over the dough leaving edge uncovered. Sprinkle with poppy seeds, and place in preheated 350°F oven for half an hour or until bread is baked.
• Enjoy!