Indian Creamy Grilled Chicken Kebabs

These Creamy Kebabs are Traditionally cooked in a Tandoor Oven In rural Villages in northern India and in restaurants , But still Grilling or Broiling is also giving it Great result. 

Ingredients:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Turkey Breasts  Cut into big strips .

1/4 Cup Yogurt 

1    Tablespoon Ground Coriander

1    Tablespoon Finally Chopped ginger root

1    Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Cilantro 

1    Teaspoon Ground Cumin 

2    Medium Cloves garlic , finally Chopped 

1/2Salt 

1/2Teaspoon Ground Pepper  ( Cayenne )

1/2Garam Masaala 

6 or more Bamboo Sticks or metal 

For Mint - Cilantro Chutney:

1   Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro 

1   Medium Tomato Chopped 

3/4Cup Chopped fresh mint Leaves 

1/2 Medium Onion Chopped  

1/4 Cup water 

Juice of 1 or 2 medium Limes 

1   Teaspoon Salt 

2   Garlic Cloves 

1   Thai , Serrano or cayenne Chilies.

Place all ingredients in Blender , Cover and blend on medium Speed until smooth 

Cover tightly and Store in refrigerator up to 10 Days.

Steps:

1- Mix all ingredients in medium Bowl , Cover and refrigerate at least 2 Hours but no longer than 24 hours , After that you Arrange then into the skewers.

2- On Heated Coals or Gas Grill Place your Skewers on medium Heat .

3- Cover and Grill kebabs on the medium Heat from 5 to 7 min Turning them Occasionally to ensure Browning , Until Chicken is no longer Pink in the center.

4- Serve Kebabs as is or with the Mint cilantro Chutney & some Naan Bread .

Enjoy!

Jalapenos Cheese Burger

Jalapenos In this Burger Gives it a light nice kick , very moist and Juicy , a recipe to Enjoy your Barbecues  . 

Ingredients:

1    Lb Ground Beef 

1    Jalapenos seeded and diced 

1    Teaspoon Salt 

1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper 

1    Teaspoon Paprika 

1/2 Teaspoon Chili powder 

1    Teaspoon Garlic Powder 

1/4 Teaspoon celery salt 

1/4 Cup Worcestershire Sauce

1/2  Red Onion diced 

Onion , tomatoes , American cheese , pickles to garnish your burger 

Steps:

1- Mix the Ground beef with the Diced red onion , Jalapenos and the Spices Add 1/4 Cup

Worcestershire Sauce , then cover and let sit for 15 min .

2- Form your patties on the size of your buns and Grill on your Taste 

3- Build your burger the way you like , you can always add lettuce to it .

Enjoy!

Moroccan Mallow Salad with Lemon Juice and Olives - Bakoula

Common mallow (khoubiza or bakoula) grows wild in Morocco, and it's not unusual to see people gathering the leaves from fields.. They're also sold in large bunches in the markets . The leaves are chopped, steamed and then sauteed with olive oil, spices, olives and preserved lemons. The resulting cooked salad is eaten as a dip with Moroccan bread.

I Used in here some Greens and spinach leaves since i don't have any mallow so The nutrition is high and the result is the Same.  

Ingredients :

1/2 lb. (250 g) mallow leaves or a Mix of Collar Greens and spinach, stems removed (about 8 cups, packed)

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup chopped parsley or cilantro, or a mix

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin

1/2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 handful of red or Green olives

Steps:

1- Wash the mallow or the Greens and spinach leaves Mix very well several times in a large bowl of water. Drain thoroughly. Finely chop the leaves, place them in a steamer, and steam over simmering water for 15 to 20 minutes, until the leaves darken and are tender.

2- Squeeze out any excess liquid from the steamed leaves, and transfer them to a skillet. Add the remaining ingredients (except for the olives), stir to mix, and saute over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the parsley is wilted and the flavors have blended. Adjust seasoning if desired.

3- Serve warm or at room temperature, garnishing the salad with the olives and preserved lemon rinds if u have any.

Home made Calzone

Calzones are a favorite in any house, not only for a relaxed weekend dinner but also for wrapping up, freezing, and eating for lunches or Dinners all week ...

This recipe is so Simple and Tasty !

Ingredients:

For The Pizza Dough:

2    Cups of all-purpose Flour

2    TBS powdered Milk 

1    Teaspoon Salt 

1    TBS Yeast 

1    TBS Olive Oil

1    TBS Sugar

Warm water to gather the Dough

For the Filling :

Tomato Sauce ( Can )

Fresh or Dried Garlic 

2 Cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese 

 Mushrooms as needed 

Pepperoni as needed 

Salt 

Black pepper 

2 TBS Dried Oregano 

Egg yolk 

Steps:

1- Form your Pizza Dough : add the sugar on the Yeast in a Bowl Mix with 1/4 Cup of warm water and let it rest to Foam , then in an other Bowl pour the Flour with the salt and the Olive oil and the powdered Milk Mix and Add the Yeast Form and Mix with some more warm water to Form your Dough then  let it aside to Rise for 1 hour Covered in Plastic Bag in warm Place .

2- After your Dough is Ready Divide it on equal 2 balls , Rub some Flour on Each so You can Roll Each one in Circle using a Rolling pin , put it on your Oven pan with a non stick paper on , Then in the Half of it pour some tomato Sauce , sprinkle some salt Black pepper and some Dried Garlic on , add Mushrooms , then the 1 Cup Mozzarella cheese , sprinkle 1 TBS dried Oregano and then Add the pepperoni on the Top .

3- Fold the other half of the Dough over the Filling and Close the edges by folding with your fingers or using a fork .

4- Brush the Top with the Egg Yolk and using a toothpick make a little holes on the Top to allow the air to circle in your Calzone and not form bubbles while Cooking.

5- Cook in The oven on 350 F for 30 min or Until the Top is Golden Brown. 

Enjoy!

Herbs Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breasts marinated in spices and herbs , This Lebanese recipes Bring the chicken Sandwich to an other Level , Plus it's very easy to make !

Ingredients:

1    TBS Mayonnaise

1    Teaspoon Cumin 

1    Teaspoon Paprika

1    Teaspoon Salt 

1    TBS Oregano

3    TBS Olive Oil

Chicken Breasts

Lettuce Leaves 

Mustard or any sauce of Your Choice "For example : mayonnaise, mustard and rosemary"

Olives to decorate if desired 

Bread of your Choice ( i used Ciabatta Sandwiches Bread)

Steps:

1- In a Bowl Mix the mayonnaise , Cumin, Paprika , Salt , Oregano , an Olive oil , Then add the Chicken Breasts , and let aside for 30 min .

2- Grill your Chicken in outside or indoors Grill , Put a layer of the sauce of your Choice in your Bread then the Lettuce leaves  and the chicken Breast .

3- Serve with some Salad and Fried potatoes .

Enjoy !

Quesadillas

A Quesadillas is a flour tortilla or a corn tortilla filled with a savoury mixture containing cheese and other ingredients, (often) then folded in half to form a half-moon. This Homemade recipe is tasty and easy to prepare !.

Ingredients:

Chicken Breast cut into Cubes

Onion cut into julienne

Green Peppers cut into Julienne

Mexican Cheese Blend

Juice of 1/4 Lemon

Paprika

Black Pepper

Garlic Powder

Salt to taste 

Olive Oil

Butter
Flour Tortillas

Steps:

1- Mix the chicken cubes , with the seasoning (Paprika, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Salt , Olive Oil, and the lemon Juice ), & Preheat skillet over medium heat ,Add some 1TBS of Olive oil if needed  & Cook the Chicken .

2- Cook the Onion and the green Peppers in Julienne , for 5 min or less , they should be Crispy still.

3- One at a time, melt a peace of Butter into hot skillet and lay tortilla, Reduce the Heat , sprinkle with 1/4 cup of  shredded Mexican cheese , then 1 TBS of chicken Breast , Add Some Green Peppers and Onion In Julienne , fold your Tortilla  and press gently with spatula , Flip to let Lightly Brownish from both sides .

Ma'akouda or Moroccan Potato Patties

Ma'akouda, similar to the potato latke is a dish well known in Essaouira the Moroccan city. This can be served as an appetizer or made into a sandwich with some tomato Sauce and lettuce leaves .

Ingredients:

1    Pound of potatoes, peeled and diced
1   TBS of finely chopped cilantro
1    TBS of finely chopped parsley
1    Teaspoon of cumin
1    Teaspoon of salt
1/4 Teaspoon of pepper
1     Egg
1/2  Minced garlic cloves

Mix :1 Cup Flour, 1 Cup water , 1 Teaspoon baking Powder, Pinch of turmeric & salt  and set aside .

Oil for frying

Steps:

Preparing the Potato Mixture

1- Cook the potatoes in boiling water until they become soft.

2-  Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them from the water.

3-  Mash the potatoes with a fork or a manual potato masher.

4-  Add the parsley and cilantro, egg and garlic and splices to the potatoes. If you like spicy food you can add hot chile pepper to the potatoes.

5- Make small patties out of the potato mix.

Frying the Ma'akouda

1- First heat the oil in the skillet

2- Dip the potato patties in water and flour with the baking Powder, salt and turmeric thick Mixture and then fry them. Make sure the oil is very hot before frying so they don't absorb so much oil or melt .

3- Cook the Ma'akouda until it becomes golden brown and use paper towels to absorb the excess oil.

4- Serve the Ma'akouda immediately. You can serve it as an appetizer or as the way it is sold on the streets in Morocco as a sandwich using bread or Moroccan bread lettuce, tomato and hot sauce.

P.S you can always refrigerate it and reheat whenever you like. 

Meatballs Sandwich

Meatballs in tomato sauce with melted cheese on a lightly toasted baguette.

Delicious and not messy at All!

Ingredients:

for the Meatballs:

1    Lb Ground Beef

1/4 Cup Bread crumbs 

1    Egg

1    TBS Dijon Mustard 

1    Teaspoon Paprika

1    Teaspoon Garlic powder

1/4 Cup Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

For the Marinara Sauce:

1    Cup sliced Mushrooms

1/2 Cup sliced Onion

1/2 Cup Sweet red pepper

2    Cloves of garlic Minced 

1    Cup Tomato sauce

1    Teaspoon Italian herbs ( or the Herbs of your Choice)

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Mozzarella Cheese & Baguettes to Form your Sandwich.

Steps:

1- In a Bowl Combine the Ground Beef , Bread Crumbs , Egg , Mustard , Paprika , Garlic , Olive Oil , Salt and Pepper.

2- Form balls with 1 Teaspoon and 1/2 of Ground beef mixture for each.

3- In a Pan Cook the meat balls on 1 Tbs Olive Oil till they are Golden Brown then remove them.

4- In the same pan Cook the Mushrooms , sweet red Pepper , Onion , Garlic then add the tomato sauce and the meatballs Bring to Boil,  reduce the heat and Cover and let cook for about 15 min.

5- in your Bread Sandwich put the meat balls then pour some of the Sauce over them and Mozzarella Cheese , put it in the oven to toast and to allow your cheese to melt.

Enjoy! 

Chicken Fijitas

known in traditional Mexican cuisine and in Tex-Mex cuisine,commonly referring to any grilled meat served as a taco on a flour or corn tortilla This is easy-to-follow and delicious Dinner recipe for tonight.

Ingredients:

(for 2 servings)

2    TBS lemon Juice

1    Big Chicken  Breast cut into thin strips

2    Colored small Peppers (yellow , red julienned)

1    Green small Pepper julienned

3    Mushrooms

1/2 Onion julienned

1    TBS Olive Oil

       Salt & Pepper to Taste 

2     Teaspoon  Fijitas Seasoning Divided.

2     Tortillas

Fijitas Seasoning:

         1 tablespoon cornstarch

         2 teaspoons chili powder 

         1 teaspoon salt  

         1 teaspoon paprika  

         1 teaspoon sugar  

         3/4 teaspoon crushed chicken bouillon cube 

         1/2 teaspoon onion powder 

         1/4 teaspoon garlic powder  

         1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional if you like it with some heat) 

         1/4 teaspoon cumin  

PS : Combine all ingredients in a small bowl &  Use as needed in recipes calling for fajita seasoning.

Steps:

1- In Large skillet Saute the Onion in the olive oil add the Chicken strips and mushrooms with 1 Teaspoon of the Fijitas Seasoning. Cook over medium high and stir to separate the Chicken strips continue until no longer Pink, then add salt and pepper to taste.

2- Add Julienned Peppers and the other Teaspoon Fijitas seasoning and Cook to remove any access of water .

3- Over a new warm skillet warm your Tortillas, Spoon filling down the center of it with the chicken Fijitas , fold in half and serve.

Sloppy Joe

Nice Sloppy Joe recipe except that i made it less sloppy!

Ingredients:

        ( for 6 servings)

• 1      Pound lean ground beef
• 1/4  cup chopped onion
• 1/4  cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1     teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• 1/4  cup ketchup
2/4  Barbecue Sauce
•        salt  & ground black pepper to taste

       Pinch of Cayenne Pepper if you prefer some Heat (Optional)

       Olive Oil

Steps:

1-In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.

2-Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, 

and Barbecue Sauce

; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or less.

3- Season with salt and pepper.

Beef Panini

This fast favorite will hit the spot, particularly 

when you're short on time.

Ingredients:

Ground Beef 

Chopped Onion

chopped  mushrooms 

 Olive oil 

 Italian Seasoning 

 Salt & Pepper to Taste 

 Sandwich cheese slices

Steps:

1- In Pan heat 1 TBS olive oil add the onion, the mushrooms and the ground beef .

2- Add salt and pepper & stir till the beef is cooked then turn off the heat and add the Italian 

Seasoning .

3- in a Sandwich put a slice of cheese then the Beef mixture and top again with slices of 

cheese 

4- Grill till bread is toasted and the cheese has melted.

5- A George Foreman grill works great with these sandwiches but even a stove top grill would work.