2567 traditional algerian baklawa baklava family Recipes

plain flour, water, melted ghee mixed with 110ml sunflower oil or 110 ml vegetable oil, salt, chopped nuts , use almonds, walnuts, pecans, peanuts (your choice), granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla sugar, melted ghee, orange flower water (mazhar), honey, orange flower water, extra of melted ghee , to brush the pastry with and enough whole nuts to decorate each piece of baklawa. also you ll need p

baklava, phyllo dough (approx. 40 sheets ), z cups finely chopped walnuts, sugar, ground cinnamon, unsalted butter (melted ), honey, lemon juice

lamb chops or 8 skinless chicken pieces, on bone but skin & fat free if possible, onion, garlic cloves, carrots, courgettes (zucchini), potatoes, swede or 1/4 turnip, parsnip, stalks celery (or khorchef), chickpeas, drained, ras el hanout spice mix, salt & pepper, dried mint, sunflower oil or 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil, tinned plum tomato , liquidised, water, green chili pepper (the algerian ones) (optional), couscous, ghee (smen), margarine, water, olive oil

honey (preferably greek thyme , but no biggy if you can tsp get it. do use a good quality , though), water, sugar, cinnamon sticks (or 1/2 tsp ground ), lemon juice, lemon peel (without pith - 4 inch-long piece), orange peel (without pith - 4 inch-long piece), coarsley ground walnuts (very fresh ), coarsley ground almonds (make sure the nuts you use are fresh, very recently purchased), sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, melted butter, phyllo dough, unsalted butter, melted (don tsp use less, this is what will make your baklava taste exceptional, and it has to be butter!)

pork shoulder or 3 1/2 lbs pork butt, trimmed of fat and cut up, water, onion, quartered, garlic cloves, minced, salt, red chili sauce (see (to be used with traditional tamales) for ), shortening, masa harina, baking powder, dried corn husks (about 8 inches long)

at the time when christianity was accepted in serbia , many families were baptised and chose their own saint. this is why saint nicholas is celebrated by so many families on the 19th of december. for the orthodox families st. nicholas is a special day with special rituals and prayers, to others it only means a day to be with your family and enjoy lots of food., this st. nicholas bread is traditionally made in orthodox families for the feast of st. nicholas. i heard that in other families a coin is put in the bread and the person who gets the piece with the coin will be rich in the future. i do not believe that this is part of a religious ritual, but i can be wrong., ingredients for the bread, sugar, fresh yeast or 1 package dry yeast (7 g), lukewarm milk, kilo flour (all purpose), salt, sugar, butter, egg yolks, grated lemon peel and some lemon juice, ingredients for the braid, flour, water, little bit salt, how to make the bread, put the (fresh ) yeast in a small bowl together with a tsp sugar and a little bit lukewarm milk. mix and set aside so the yeast can start to work. yeast usually activates between 25 and 28 degrees celsius., take another bowl and beat the egg yolks, add the rest of the milk and stir well., put the flour , sugar, salt, lemon peel and a bit of lemon juice together in a bowl. add the softened butter in small pieces and knead until the mixture has a fine texture., mix the yeast mixture with the milk/egg mixture and add it to the flour. knead everything well until the dough becomes a ball (leaving the bowl clean). put the dough into another bowl, cover it with a damp cloth and put it on a warm place. let the dough rise for 2 hours., after these two hours knead the dough again (shortly) on a floured surface. make a ball again and let the dough rise again for 1 hour., form a round bread and put it on a greased baking tray or use greased baking paper. you can also use a round baking pan, don tsp forget to grease it, make the dough for the braid by mixing 250 g flour, 180 ml water and a pinch of salt together in a bowl. make a soft dough, divide it in three pieces and form 3 rolls. make a braid twice the diameter of the bread. cut the braid in half and form a cross on the bread, use a water/egg mixture to glue it on the bread., bake the st. nicholas bread in a preheated oven on 180 degrees celsius for about 60 minutes.

butter, smoked sausage (kielbasa), onion powder (can use 1 chopped onion if your family likes onion), flour, thyme, parsley, black pepper, chicken broth, milk, half-and-half, sauerkraut , with juice, velveeta cheese, cubed

ground almonds (ground in food processor) or 3 cups desiccated coconut (ground in food processor), granulated sugar, eggs (approx ), baking powder, vanilla powder or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, chopped sliced almonds (to roll onto) or 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, glace cherries, to decorate

phyllo pastry, coarsely chopped walnuts (no substitutes), fine dry breadcrumbs, fresh melted butter (not margarine), sugar, ground cinnamon, whole cloves, for decoration, water, sugar, lemon , juice of (or 1/2 an orange, the juice of 1/2 finely grated orange rind, if you are using orange juice)

topping (such as cool whip ), crushed pineapple , most of juice drained, marshmallows , or more as needed, maraschino cherries, drained (optional), instant pistachio pudding mix

green lentils, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, carrot, grated, courgette, grated, dried mint, ras el hanout spice mix, olive oil, to fry, water, lamb stock cube or 1 beef stock cube, salt & pepper, bicarbonate of soda (if not soaking lentils), lamb or 4 pieces chicken, enough for your family, tomato puree (or paste)

fresh minced carp (not frozen). remember: this is the traditional recipe. remove head and bones for the sauce., chopped onion, salt, sugar. ( yes! you read it right )., pepper ., eggs, spoons of matzoh meal . if you can tsp find it , use bread crumbs, head and bones of the carp , (or ask your butcher or fishmonger to do it for you )., sliced onion ., salt ., sliced carrots ., sugar ., black pepper ., water

egg, sugar, butter or 1 cup margarine, freshly ground almonds (see directions ), stale bread, baking powder, lemon , zest of, large, vanilla essence, granulated sugar, water, orange blossom water (mazhar)

semolina, medium ground, salt (or to taste), water (as much as needed), olive oil, olive oil, for frying, red bell peppers, vine ripened tomatoes, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, green chili pepper (the larger, mild algerian 1 or a mild jalapeno), salt

pork and beans (dig out the , drain off the extra sauce), bacon, cut in pieces (i buy the precooked stuff. there s a big debate in the family about whether you should use cooked or raw bacon. i prefer cooked so that i can eat it with the beans. and 1 package of precooked is perfect.), onion, cut in chunks (i process until pretty fine with a food processor), green pepper, cut in chunks (ditto food processor), worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar

margarine or 2 tbsp butter, seasoning, packet (traditional chex brand party mix seasoning packet), your favorite chex brand cereals (corn, rice, and or or wheat), peanuts, prezel stick

phyllo dough (two 1-lb packages), walnuts, sugar, orange blossom water (mazahar), butter, sugar, water, orange blossom water, lemon juice

phyllo dough (for a 17x13 tray), melted rendered butter, shelled walnuts (or 1/2 walnuts and 1/2 pistachios), sugar, rose water (usually found in middle eastern markets), sugar, water, lemon juice, rose water