Kahwah Saadahmiddle Eastern Special Occasion Coffee Food

KAHWAH SAA'DAH.........MIDDLE EASTERN SPECIAL OCCASION COFFEE

Steps:

• Place the cardamom pods in a mortar and pestle and hit several times to open pods.
• Place pods in a medium pot over a medium heat and let the pods "roast" for approximately 1 minute. This will release the flavor and aroma.
• Then add water and coffee to the pot and let boil for about 7-10 minutes.
• Strain the coffee and place in a carafe to keep hot.
• Enjoy!

COINTREAU MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH CAKE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, orange juice and Cointreau.
• Beat well for 10 minutes.
• Pour into lightly greased bundt pan.
• Bake at 350 for 45- 60 minutes until done.
• Let stand 10 minutes.
• Turn out of pan.
• While cake is baking, boil sugar, butter, orange juice and Cointreau for roughly 5 minutes.
• Pour over cake while cake is still warm.
• To serve, top each slice with fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of orange peel.

GIARDINIERA

Steps:

• Toast bay leaf and peppercorns. Combine vinegar, olive oil, salt, sugar, pepper flakes, and oregano in a pot and bring to a simmer. Add bay leaves and peppercorns. Steep 5 minutes.
• Strain bay leaves and peppercorns. Reserve liquid. Place vegetables in a 1 quart container. Pour liquid over vegetables and let sit for two days before using.