Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Luscious Palak Paneer

Luscious Palak Paneer

Ingredients:1 pinch of baking powder1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder1 teaspoon coriander powder1 teaspoon cumin powder4 mediums cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon ginger, minced3 hot green chilies1/4 teaspoon ground fennel1 medium onion, minced1 cup paneer (or tofu for vegans), lightly grilledSalt to taste10 cups fresh spinach, chopped2 tablespoons sunflower oil1 cup chopped tomatoes1/2 teaspoon turmeric1…

Madras Beef Curry

Madras Beef Curry

Ingredients:1 teaspoon garam masala1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons curry powder (mild or hot)1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)1 tablespoon light brown sugar2 garlic cloves, crushed2 teaspoons grated ginger2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil1 pound beef thinly sliced14 1/2 ounces can diced tomatoesChopped green…

Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée

Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée

Ingredients:1 teaspoon unsalted butter1 cup milk1 cup heavy whipping cream4 ounces chopped milk chocolate1/4 cup cocoa powder3/4 teaspoon espresso powder3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 eggs3 egg yolks2 tablespoons Kahlua1/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extractPinch of kosher salt1/2 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zestCourse: side dishCuisine: Mexican

Midnight Crackles Cookies

Midnight Crackles Cookies

Ingredients:1 teaspoon baking soda10 ounces bittersweet chocolate , coarsely chopped10 tablespoons butter , cut into 10 pieces (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons)2 large eggs2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1 1/4 cups light brown sugar , packed1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup unsweetened cocoaCourse: antipasti,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d'oeuvre

Mini Pumpkin Donuts

Mini Pumpkin Donuts

Ingredients:1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups cake flour2 tablespoons cinnamon1 egg1/2 cup granulated sugar1/8 teaspoons ground cloves1/2 cup light brown sugar1/2 cup non-fat milk1/2 teaspoons nutmeg3/4 cup canned plain pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extractCourse: antipasti,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d'oeuvre

Mini Spiced Apple Tarts with Chocolate

Mini Spiced Apple Tarts with Chocolate

Ingredients:4 bittersweet chocolate squares (I used Ghiradelli)2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon powder1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (fresh is so much better!)1 tablespoon granulated sugar4 green apples- peeled and cubed smallpinch ground cloves3 tablespoons half& half (I used fatfree Land-o-Lakes)1 teaspoon lemon juice1 tablespoon fresh…