[zakk]

My sister (9 years older) called me this morning for a recipe. I felt like a grownup.

[sixpakistan]

Originally Posted by zakk

My sister (9 years older) called me this morning for a recipe. I felt like a grownup.

some are late bloomers. and others...

[MoonStar]

For dinner I made an amazing pasta dish, if I must say so myself. It was light yet rich, comfort food like. I combined an Everyday Italian recipe with the brussel sprouts recipe I posted earlier and added stuff. My parents loved it too. Normally I'd use parmesan but I had gruyere on hand and it tasted perfect, adds a slight creaminess. The crunch of the almonds and brussels sprouts goes well with the soft pasta. The original recipe called for pine nuts instead of almonds.



Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts and Almonds

2 pounds brussels sprouts, sliced
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup italian parsley, chopped
1/2 pound (half the box) fettuccine
3 tabspn butter (I used whipped butter) (I might have used more)
3 tabpn olive oil
1 teas freshly ground black pepper
1 teas salt
1 teas sugar
1/2 teas or more red chili flakes
1.5 cup pasta water
1.5 cups grated gruyere or parmesan

1. cook pasta
2. heat the oil in a large skillet, saute garlic for a few seconds, then add sprouts. cook the sprouts for 5 min, add the salt, pepper, sugar, red chili flake, cook a few minutes more on medium flame.
3. add the butter, lower heat, cover and cook til they’re done. Add almonds and parsley. Taste and add more spices if needed.
4. Drain pasta, add pasta, pasta water, gruyere or parmesan, stir til it melts.
5. take picture

[Spice]

Moonstar that looks YUMMY. Yummy in my tummy!

Ok, so the lamb is set for 15 minutes in the pressure cooker, and time is almost up.
I can't say I like the smell of lamb or chicken before it is completely cooked.

Speaking of uncooked meat. Yikes. I have some weird thing about touching raw meat, its too gross for me I had one of my brothers remove it from the bag, wash it, and put in into the pot for me. But it wasnt that smooth, he kept chasing after me with a piece of the raw meat, and I was screaming like a total loser, which only inspired him to add ugly-loud sound affects.
Sigh, I want my ammi jee

[MoonStar]

I made Creamy Cauliflower and Gruyere Soup. I followed the recipe, next time I'll reduce the heavy cream and add more gruyere. And puree only half the cauliflower so the soup is more chunky. And add a clove or two or minced garlic to the celery and onion. But it was yummy.



2 tabspn butter
1 onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chop
1 small cauliflower, cut into small pieces
3 quarts (12 cups) veggie or chicken stock (I used chicken)
1 cup heavy cream (reduce this to half next time)
2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (add another half or 1 cup)
salt
pepper

1. Heat butter in pot over high heat, add onion n celery, cook 5 min til onion is soft but not brown.
2. Add cauliflower and stock, bring to a boil. Boil 30 min til cauli is soft and breaking up.
3. Transfer cauliflower to mixer and puree. Return to pot, add cream and cheese. Lower heat and stir til cheese melts.
4. add salt and pepper.

[heba]

whats pasta water

[wheelworks]

Probably the resulting remaining water after the pasta was cooked.

[Asvi]

i'm currently cooking beef stew. inshallah it'll turn out decent.
i dont like cooking red meat..it takes for ever.

[zzze]

assalamu alaykum

Originally Posted by Laimuun

I made chicken biryani last night (my mom in law's recipe). it came out really good, alhamdulillah! the only problem was that I overcooked it slightly, so the rice was kind of dry. but it tasted just like my mom in law's does (and she makes the BEST biryani), so I'm happy.

and the best part is.. no shaan masala required, heh.

can i have the recipe please? If you have time and energy, that is.

Originally Posted by wheelworks

Probably the resulting remaining water after the pasta was cooked.

gold star for you

I cooked : Jamie Oliver: Recipes

i used 2 cloves of garlic, not 4, also coudn tell what was basil at the herb counter lol so didn't use that...or oragano, but mr.zzze loved it, said it tasted ''nutrious and healthy '' then topped it with grated cheese

Today insha Allah I'm going to cook: http://www.tasteofpakistan.com/chickenjalfrezi.html
(someone linked it earlier on, but can't remember who )

Yes im going to use the ghee as well I'm going for tastiness not healthiness this time, so he doesn't miss home food

sumiya - let's exchange recipes, give one another ideas! Im thinking tomorrow I may cook Celery, lentil and carrot soup, will have to combine it with somethign else as mr.zzze doens't think it's real food lol. So maybe a salad and some noodles? speghetti blogneise the day after that...or maybe eat out...mmm steak.

[Laimuun]

Originally Posted by zzze

can i have the recipe please? If you have time and energy, that is.

sure, I'll PM you it tomorrow probably, but just to warn you.. you kinda have to guess on the measurements depending on how much meat you have. my mom in law doesn't give exact measurements, heh.

[sumiyia]

lol.. zzze - yesterday we had pizza for lunch and were invited to dinner at a friend's house.. they had this really yummy yellow rice with rosemary and stuff with oven roasted chicken, salad, mashed potatoes and gravy

today for lunch we'll probably have leftover pizza, and for dinner i think i'll make the chicken jalfrezi finally

[PhDGirl]

Originally Posted by Laimuun

sure, I'll PM you it tomorrow probably, but just to warn you.. you kinda have to guess on the measurements depending on how much meat you have. my mom in law doesn't give exact measurements, heh.

Oooh, would you send it to me too please? Mr. PhDGirl looooves biryani, but so far, I can only do it with the help of Shan

[sumiyia]

Originally Posted by PhDGirl

Oooh, would you send it to me too please? Mr. PhDGirl looooves biryani, but so far, I can only do it with the help of Shan

me too mee tooo!!

[Variable]

Originally Posted by MoonStar

I made Creamy Cauliflower and Gruyere Soup.

Isn't gruyere that really really smelly cheese? Or am I thinking of another one?

[iTz_NoT_Me_iTzZu]

Originally Posted by MoonStar

For dinner I made an amazing pasta dish, if I must say so myself. It was light yet rich, comfort food like. I combined an Everyday Italian recipe with the brussel sprouts recipe I posted earlier and added stuff. My parents loved it too. Normally I'd use parmesan but I had gruyere on hand and it tasted perfect, adds a slight creaminess. The crunch of the almonds and brussels sprouts goes well with the soft pasta. The original recipe called for pine nuts instead of almonds.



Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts and Almonds

2 pounds brussels sprouts, sliced
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup italian parsley, chopped
1/2 pound (half the box) fettuccine
3 tabspn butter (I used whipped butter) (I might have used more)
3 tabpn olive oil
1 teas freshly ground black pepper
1 teas salt
1 teas sugar
1/2 teas or more red chili flakes
1.5 cup pasta water
1.5 cups grated gruyere or parmesan

1. cook pasta
2. heat the oil in a large skillet, saute garlic for a few seconds, then add sprouts. cook the sprouts for 5 min, add the salt, pepper, sugar, red chili flake, cook a few minutes more on medium flame.
3. add the butter, lower heat, cover and cook til they’re done. Add almonds and parsley. Taste and add more spices if needed.
4. Drain pasta, add pasta, pasta water, gruyere or parmesan, stir til it melts.
5. take picture

That looks delightful, I gotta make that sometime