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Brownie Sundae Cheesecake

The Brownie Sundae Cheesecake Recipe Walnut-Brownie Cheesecake and White Chocolate Mousse Covered with Hot Fudge and Almonds.

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1.50 teaspoons vanilla essence
4 egg
45 vanilla wafer
0.50 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 teaspoon baking powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 cup chocolate-peanut butter ice cream topping
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
32 ounces cream cheese
1 Cherry

Method:
Heat oven to 350. Grease 8 or 9-inch square baking pan. Stir together butter, sugar and vanilla in bowl. Add eggs; beat well with spoon. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture, beating until well blended.

Spread b Combine all crust ingredients and press onto bottom and up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 8 minutes at 350.

Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add eggs, beating well after each addition. Pour batter into prepared crust.

Cut cooled brownies into 3/4-inch pieces and sprinkle over cheesecake batter, gently pushing them down into the batter. Drop peanut butter topping by teaspoonfuls onto surface of cheesecake.

With knife or metal spatula, swirl gently through batter for ma Cover and place in refrigerator until chilled through, about 4 hours.

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Vanilla Bean Cheesecake™

The Vanilla Bean Cheesecake™ Recipe is a Layers of Creamy Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, Vanilla Mousse and Whipped Cream.

Prep Time: 25 Min
Cook Time: 1 Hr 20 Min
Ready In: 5 Hrs 45 Min
Serve: 16

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 pounds cream cheese, softened
2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
3/4 cup sour cream
5 eggs
1 (18 ounce) package vanilla sandwich cookies (such as Oreo Golden Original Sandwich Cookies®)

Method:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and lightly butter a 10 inch springform pan.

Place the sandwich cookies into a plastic bag, and crush with a rolling pin. Pour the crumbs into a bowl, and mix with the scraped seeds of 1 vanilla bean. Drizzle the crumbs with melted butter and stir to combine. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan, and set aside.

Place the softened cream cheese and sugar into the work bowl of an electric mixer, and beat for about 3 minutes on Medium speed, until the mixture is smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg before adding the next one.

Add the scraped seeds of 2 vanilla beans, the vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream, and beat on Medium-High speed for about 1 minute, until the mixture is blended and smooth.

Pour the mixture into the cookie crumb crust, leaving about 2 inches of space from the top of the pan for the cake to expand as it bakes.

Place a baking dish onto the bottom rack of the preheated oven, and fill it halfway with boiling water. Place the cheesecake onto the middle rack, above the pan of boiling water, and bake until a small knife inserted into the middle of the cheesecake comes out clean, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Turn the oven off and let the cheesecake cool down inside the oven for 1 hour. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

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Turkish delight and yoghurt bavarois with raspberry syrup recipe

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The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try Turkish delight and yoghurt bavarois with raspberry syrup Recipe. Enjoy the Middle Eastern Cuisine and learn how to make Turkish delight and yoghurt bavarois with raspberry syrup.

Ingredients (serves 10)

450ml pouring cream
150g caster sugar
1 vanilla bean
4 (20g) gelatine leaves (see note)
180g rose-flavoured Turkish delight, finely chopped
2 tsp icing sugar
1 1/4 cups Greek-style yoghurt
50g flaked almonds, toasted
Raspberry syrup
3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar
1 vanilla bean
1 cinnamon stick
5cm-long strip lemon rind
4 x 120g punnets raspberries

Method

Lightly grease 10 x 125ml dariole moulds. Place 150ml cream and sugar in a small saucepan. Split vanilla bean lengthways. Using the tip of a small knife, scrape seeds into pan, then add bean. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves, then bring almost to the boil. Remove from heat. Stand for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, soak gelatine leaves in cold water for 4 minutes or until softened. Strain cream mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl. Squeeze excess liquid from gelatine, then add to warm cream mixture and stir until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Toss chopped Turkish delight in icing sugar. Using an electric mixer, whisk remaining cream until soft peaks form. Whisk yoghurt into cooled cream mixture, then fold through whipped cream and Turkish delight. Pour into prepared moulds and refrigerate for 4 hours (or overnight) until set.

For syrup, place 1 1/2 cups water and sugar in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Add scraped seeds from vanilla bean and bean (see step 1 for directions), cinnamon stick and lemon rind and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Place raspberries in a heatproof bowl then strain syrup over raspberries. Cool to room temperature.

Unmould bavarois on to plates. Spoon over raspberries, syrup and almonds.

Notes

Look for gelatine leaves in delicatessens. Alternatively, sprinkle 1 1/2 tbs powdered gelatine over 1/4 cup water in a small heatproof cup. Place cup in a saucepan of boiling water. Stir until dissolved.

Gelatine-free: For strict vegetarians, combine all cream and sugar in the recipe with 8g agar agar powder (in place of gelatine) and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until mixture boils and agar agar dissolves. Whisk yoghurt into hot mixture. Stir in Turkish delight. Pour into moulds immediately and refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set. Agar agar is a natural seaweed extract, available from health and Asian food stores.

Source
Notebook: - March 2006, Page 124
Recipe by Jane Hann 

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Christmas cheesecake
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Marinated beef fillet rolled in fresh herbs recipe


The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try Marinated beef fillet rolled in fresh herbs Recipe. Enjoy Christmas mains and learn how to make Marinated beef fillet rolled in fresh herbs.

After a new take on roast? This beef fillet is a real crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients (serves 8)

1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
1 tbs honey
1 tbs sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp grated ginger
2kg piece beef eye fillet (centre cut), trimmed of all sinew
1 tbs sunflower oil
1/3 cup (80ml) sweet chilli sauce
Shiso cress or other Asian baby herbs, to garnish (optional)
1 cup coriander leaves, chopped
1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped

Method

Combine soy, honey, sesame, garlic and ginger in a shallow dish. Add beef and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 4 hours, turning occasionally.

Preheat oven to 190°C. Remove beef from dish, discarding marinade, and pat dry with paper towel. Heat sunfl ower oil in a large roasting pan over mediumhigh heat. Add the beef and sear on all sides. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes for medium-rare (or until cooked to your liking). Set aside to cool.

Just before serving, spread chopped herbs on a large sheet of baking paper. Brush beef with sweet chilli and roll in herbs, pressing to coat. Serve thickly sliced, and garnish with shiso if desired.

Notes

Asian baby herbs from selected greengrocers and growers' markets.

Source
delicious. - December 2006, Page 108
Recipe by Valli Little  

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Christmas biscuit house recipe


The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try Christmas biscuit house Recipe. Enjoy Christmas Desserts and learn how to make Christmas biscuit house.

Preparation Time
40 minutes

Makes
1

Ingredients

80g (1/2 cup) icing sugar mixture, sifted
3 savoiardi (sponge finger biscuits)
2 Arnott's Hundreds & Thousands biscuits
4 Arnott's Tina Wafer biscuits
2 Arnott's Iced Vo Vo biscuits
2 spearmint leaf lollies
1 licorice allsort, halved diagonally
Icing sugar, extra, to dust

Method

Place icing sugar in a bowl. Add enough cold water to make a thick paste. Place in a piping bag fitted with a 4mm plain nozzle.

Trim 1 long side from 2 savoiardi biscuits. Trim both long sides from the remaining savoiardi biscuit. Reserve 1 trimmed piece. Pipe icing along the cut sides. Press iced sides of the biscuits together to secure.

Place Hundreds & Thousands biscuits, pink-side down, on a clean work surface. Pipe icing along the 2 short sides of each biscuit. Press the edge of 1 wafer into the icing on 1 biscuit. Repeat with another wafer on the opposite side. Top with the remaining Hundreds & Thousands biscuit, icing-side down, to make 4 walls. Set aside until set. Pipe icing along base of the walls. Arrange on top of savoiardi biscuit base and press down gently. Set aside until set.

Cut 1 of the remaining wafers in half diagonally to make 2 triangles. Pipe icing along the edge of the long side of each wafer triangle. Press onto the edges of the front and back walls of the house. Set aside until set. Place Iced Vo Vo biscuits, pink-side down, on a clean work surface. Pipe icing along 2 short sides of each biscuit. Press, icing-side down, onto the edges of each wafer triangle to make the roof. Set aside until set. Pipe icing along the cut side of reserved savoiardi biscuit. Place along the roof. Set aside until set.

Cut a small square from the remaining wafer to make a door. Pipe icing along the base and place at 1 end of the house. Pipe icing along base of each leaf lolly. Place in front of house to make trees. Pipe icing over the cut side of 1 licorice allsort half. Place on side of roof to make a chimney. Set aside until set. Dust with icing sugar

Notes

Transport tip: To gift wrap, place on stiff cardboard and wrap loosely in cellophane.

Source
Good Taste - December 2008, Page 10
Recipe by Reader recipe

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Mini Christmas puddings recipe


The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try Mini Christmas puddings Recipe. Enjoy Christmas Desserts  and learn how to make Mini Christmas puddings.

School's out and you need to amuse the kids? Get them in the kitchen and help them make these super-easy Chrissy treats. Yule love 'em!

Makes
12

Ingredients

100g white chocolate melts
12 Arnott's Royals chocolate biscuits
12 Jaffas
Spearmint leaves, cut into smaller leaves

Method

Place the white chocolate melts into a heatproof bowl. Microwave on Medium/50% power, stirring every minute until they are fully melted.

Spoon the melted chocolate into a sealable plastic bag and snip one corner of the bag to make a piping bag. Pipe enough white chocolate on top of the biscuits, allow to drip down the side to resemble custard flowing over the pudding.

Place a Jaffa on top and a small spearmint leaf each side of the Jaffa and secure in the melted chocolate.

Notes

Variation: You can use the same ideas with white chocolate Jaffas and mint leaves on top of homemade or purchased chocolate truffles.

Cooking with children should be supervised by an adult.

Source
Fresh Living - 20 December 2004, Page 47
Recipe by Mary Wills

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Christmas cheesecake recipe


The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try Christmas cheesecake Recipe. Enjoy Christmas Desserts and learn how to make Christmas cheesecake.

 Ingredients (serves 8)

200g packet digestive biscuits
85g unsalted butter, melted
500g cream cheese
100ml Dairy Farmers Thickened Cream
3 eggs
200g caster sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste*
300g Dairy Farmers Sour Cream
150g Dairy Farmers Traditional Natural Yogurt
300g frozen cranberries
2 tbs port
1 tsp arrowroot
8 small rosemary sprigs dusted with icing sugar, to garnish

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C.

Process biscuits to fine crumbs in a food processor. Add butter and whiz to combine. Press evenly into the base of a 20cm springform cake pan and chill while you make the filling.

Place cheese, thickened cream, eggs, 100g caster sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste in the (cleaned) food processor, and process until smooth. Spread filling over biscuit base.

Bake for 30 minutes or until filling has set. Remove cake from oven and set aside to cool for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine sour cream, yoghurt, another 50g caster sugar and remaining vanilla paste. Spread over cake, then return to oven for a further 10 minutes. Set aside to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Place remaining 50g sugar, cranberries and port in a saucepan over low heat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove lid and stir.Continue to cook until the cranberries give off their juice. Stir arrowroot into a dash of the juice, then add to pan with berry mixture and continue to cook until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and cool.

To serve, top cake with cranberry sauce and garnish with the dusted rosemary sprigs.

Source
delicious. - December 2005, Page 161

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Cookies and cream fudge recipe


The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try Cookies and cream fudge Recipe. Enjoy Christmas Desserts  and learn how to make Cookies and cream fudge.

Irresistible bits of fun beckon with cookies and cream fudge.

Makes
64 pieces

Ingredients

395g can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons glucose syrup
125g butter, chopped
200g milk chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 x 150g packet Oreo cookies, chopped

Method

Grease pan a 4cm deep, 20cm (base) square cake pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang on all sides.

Place condensed milk, sugar, syrup and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, without boiling, for 10 minutes or until mixture is glossy and sugar dissolved.

Increase heat to medium-low. Bring to a simmer, stirring. Cook, stirring constantly, for 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens and comes away from side of pan. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate and cookies until combined and chocolate melted. Spoon into prepared pan. Smooth top. Set aside for 30 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 6 hours or until firm.

Cut fudge into 2.5cm pieces. Serve.

Notes

Use a heavy-based saucepan for even heat and to prevent fudge from sticking to the base and burning. Fudge sets quickly, so work fast when stirring in the chocolate and spreading it into the pan or it may seize. Store fudge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Tip: Use cookie cutters to cut fudge into shapes such as stars, Christmas trees, rounds or flowers.

Source
Super Food Ideas - December 2010, Page 64
Recipe by Kim Coverdale

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Salted caramel and chocolate truffles recipe


The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try Salted caramel and chocolate truffles Recipe. Enjoy Christmas Desserts  and learn how to make Salted caramel and chocolate truffles.

What's the perfect gift for Christmas? A decadent chocolate truffle with a touch of salty caramel.

Preparation Time 30 minutes
Cooking Time 15 minutes

Makes 40

Ingredients

1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar
100ml thin cream
1 tablespoon liquid glucose
Small pinch of sea salt flakes
120g good-quality milk chocolate, finely chopped
75g good-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
20g butter, chopped
200g good-quality dark chocolate, extra
Sea salt flakes, extra, to decorate

Method

Place the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes or until the sugar melts and turns a golden-brown colour. Remove from heat. Add the cream, glucose and salt. Cook, stirring, over low heat for 1-2 minutes or until the toffee melts and the mixture is smooth.

Place the combined chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Add the cream mixture and butter and stir with a metal spoon until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 2 hours or until firm.

Line an oven tray with baking paper. Roll 1 teaspoon of chocolate mixture into a ball. Place on the prepared tray. Repeat with remaining chocolate mixture to make 40 truffles. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes or until the truffles are firm.

Place the extra dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Use a metal spoon to stir for 5 minutes or until chocolate melts and is smooth.

Line an oven tray with baking paper. Divide the truffles into 4 batches. Remove 1 batch from the fridge. Use a fork or truffle dipper to dip truffles, 1 at a time, in the melted chocolate to evenly coat. Gently tap the fork or dipper on the edge of the bowl to shake off any excess melted chocolate. Carefully place on the prepared tray. Repeat, in 3 more batches, with the remaining truffles and melted chocolate. Top each truffle with extra sea salt flakes to decorate. Set aside for 15 minutes to set.

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Source
Taste.com.au - November 2011
Recipe by Sarah Hobbs

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Gingerbread men Recipe - How to make Gingerbread men


The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try Gingerbread men Recipe. Enjoy the Middle Eastern Cuisine and learn how to make Gingerbread men.

Share the love at Christmas with beautiful hand-made baked goodies as gifts.

Makes 30

Ingredients

125g butter, softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 1/2 cups plain flour
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup white chocolate melts
Silver cachous, to decorate

Method

Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add maple syrup and egg. Beat to combine.

Sift flour, bicarbonate of soda, ginger and cinnamon over butter mixture. Using a wooden spoon, stir until just combined and a soft dough forms. Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead gently until smooth. Shape into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.

Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Line 3 baking trays with baking paper. Roll dough between 2 sheets of baking paper until 5mm thick. Using a 6.5cm-long, 7cm-wide gingerbread man cutter, cut shapes from dough. Re-roll dough scraps and cut to make a total 30 gingerbread men. Place, 2cm apart, on prepared trays.

Bake 1 tray at a time for 20 to 25 minutes, or until just firm to touch. Stand on trays for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Place melts in a heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high (75%) for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or until smooth. Spoon into a small snap-lock bag. Snip off 1 corner. Pipe faces and buttons onto gingerbread men. Decorate with cachous. Set aside to set.

Source
Super Food Ideas - December 2010, Page 40
Recipe by Katrina Woodman

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Christmas cupcakes recipe - How to make Christmas cupcakes


The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try Christmas cupcakes Recipe. Enjoy Christmas desserts and learn how to make Christmas cupcakes.

Create truly beautiful memories with these sweet Christmas cupcakes for the festive season.

Preparation Time 60 minutes
Cooking Time 20 minutes

Makes24

Ingredients

200g butter, softened
1 3/4 cups (370g) caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
4 eggs
2 3/4 cups (415g) self-raising flour
1 cup (250ml) milk
1/4 cup (50g) white choc chips
150g frozen raspberries
Icing sugar, to dust
500g bought white fondant
Bought red icing flowers, to decorate
Buttercream frosting
200g butter, softened
3 cups (450g) icing sugar mixture
1 tablespoon milk

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line twenty-four 1?3-cup (80ml) capacity muffin pans with paper cases.

Use an electric mixer to beat butter, sugar and vanilla bean paste together until pale and creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition.

Add the flour and milk in alternate batches and stir until just combined. Add the white choc chips and raspberries and gently fold until just combined.

Spoon mixture among paper cases. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centres comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

To make the frosting, use an electric mixer to beat butter until very pale. While beating, gradually add icing sugar. Add the milk and beat until combined.

Use a round-bladed knife to spread icing onto each cupcake in a thin layer. Dust a clean surface with icing sugar. Roll fondant to a 3mm-thick disc. Use a 10cm-round fluted pastry cutter to cut discs from fondant. Gently smooth fondant onto cupcakes. Decorate with icing flowers.

Source
Taste.com.au - November 2011
Recipe by Sarah Hobbs

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Baklava Recipe - How to make Baklava


The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try Baklava Recipe. Enjoy the Middle Eastern Cuisine and learn how to make Baklava.

Sink your teeth into this Middle Eastern syrup soaked pastry - our version is so easy to make!

Preparation Time 30 minutes
Cooking Time 40 minutes

Makes 18 pieces

Ingredients

375g (3 3/4 cups) walnuts
200g (1 1/4 cups) blanched whole almonds
75g (1/3 cup) caster sugar
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
125g unsalted butter, melted
375g packet filo pastry (see Top tips)
Syrup
220g (1 cup) caster sugar
120g (1/3 cup) honey
60ml (1/4 cup) lemon juice
4 wide strips lemon zest
9 cloves

Method

To make syrup, combine the sugar, honey, lemon juice and zest, cloves and 180ml (3/4 cup) water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3 minutes, then set aside to cool.

To make filling, process walnuts in a food processor until finely chopped (take care not to over-process or nuts will become oily). Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with almonds, then add to walnuts with sugar and cinnamon. Combine well.

Generously brush base and sides of an 18cm x 28cm (3.5cm-deep) slice pan with butter. Unroll filo on a large chopping board and place prepared pan on top. Using a small, sharp knife, cut around pan all the way through the filo sheets. Discard trimmings. Keep filo covered with a clean, slightly damp tea towel to prevent the sheets drying out. Working with 1 filo sheet at a time, brush with butter, then place in pan. Repeat with 8 filo sheets to create 9 layers. Evenly scatter over half of the nut mixture.

Repeat buttering and layering with another 6 filo sheets, placing them over the nut filling. Evenly scatter over remaining nut mixture. Repeat buttering and layering with another 6 filo sheets, placing over the second layer of nut filling. Using your hands, press filo gently to compress slightly. Brush top well with butter.

Preheat oven to 160C fan-forced. Place baklava in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm (this will make it easier to score filo). Using a small, sharp knife, score the top few layers of filo in diamond shapes; to do this, score filo parallel to the short sides of the pan at 5cm intervals, then score it at a 45-degree angle to the first cuts at 5cm intervals. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden (cover with baking paper if the pastry is over-browning).

Pour syrup over hot baklava in pan, then stand for 2 hours or until the syrup is absorbed and baklava is cool.

Using a sharp knife, cut baklava into pieces along score marks to serve. Baklava will keep, covered with plastic wrap in the pan, in a cool, dark place for up to 1 week.

Notes

From regal beginnings, this Middle Eastern pastry hooked an entire empire on its sweet appeal.

In Turkey, baklava is always served with water to cut the sweetness.

Allow an extra 2 hours to cool.

Top tips: We used Antoniou Fillo Pastry from the refrigerated section of supermarkets, which is easier to handle than frozen filo pastry.

To slightly dampen a tea towel, using your hands, flick tea towel very lightly with water, then wring to dampen evenly. Use a small amount of water as it should only be very slightly damp; add a little more water if necessary.

Source
MasterChef - October 2011, Page 124
Recipe by Leanne Kitchen

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Mansaf - How to make mansaf


The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try Mansaf Recipe. Enjoy the Middle Eastern Cuisine and learn how to make Mansaf.

Ingredients

1 Jameed (dried goat yogurt) dried. A piece hand fist size.
8 Cups water
2 Cups vegetables (Onion, carrots, celery), diced
4 Cardamom cloves
4 Bay leaves
3 Cinnamon sticks
½ tsp cloves seeds
½ Whole lamb (small size, about 4 kilos)
Salt and pepper
4 Tbs oil or (ghee)
¼ Cup almond, peeled
¼ Cup pine nuts
3 Cup Egyptian rice
1 tsp Turmeric (or saffron, dissolved in warm water)
3 ½ Cups water
2 Shrak bread (thin Arabic bread)
Parsley, chopped for decoration

Method

Crush Jammed until powdered, soak in water (8 cups) for 24 hours or until soft. Stir at least twice during that time.
Cut Lamb into big pieces, clean well and pat dry.

Heat water in a large pot over medium heat; add vegetables and spices then add meat pieces, simmer for 30 minutes. Skim foam from top as necessary. Then remove meat and set aside (not fully cooked).

Place Jameed with soaking water in another pot over medium heat, bring to boil and add the meat pieces.

Season with salt and pepper, reduce heat, cover and leave for 60 minutes, stir occasionally until fully cooked.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat, stir almond and pine nuts until golden. Drain on a paper towel.

Rinse rice, drain then fry in same oil. Stir for 3 minutes, add turmeric and season with salt, pepper. Stir to combine.

Add water, bring to boil over medium heat then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until done.

For serving, put the bread in a plate or a tray; pour ½ of jameed stock (resulting from the meat cooking) then add a layer of rice, top with meat and finally pour remaining stock over the whole plate.

Top with toasted almond and pine nuts, sprinkle chopped parsley and serve with more
jameed.

Note
- Remaining jameed stock can be served as a side plate, top with ghee and serve with white rice.

- Instead of jameed, a mixture of yogurt, flour and milk can be used but it won’t give the same traditional taste.

- Jameed is sold in certain places (in a liquid form) same as (buttermilk).In this case do not soak and use directly.

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Recipe for Jordanian Mansaf
Middle Eastern rice pudding
Lebanese rice and noodles
Middle Eastern Chickpea & Rice Stew
Shish Taouk with White Rice
Middle Eastern-style lamb shanks with saffron rice

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Chocolate Baklava Recipe


The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try Chocolate Baklava Recipe. Enjoy the Middle Eastern Cuisine and learn how to make Chocolate Baklava.

Layered phyllo dough and Nutella—the creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread—form the base of this nutty pastry dish that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

YIELD: 24 servings (serving size: 1 piece)

Ingredients

3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 cup hazelnut-chocolate spread (such as Nutella)
1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup blanched toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
24 (14 x 9–inch) sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1/2 cup butter, melted

Preparation

1. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over low heat; stir until honey dissolves. Increase heat to medium; cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 230° (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat; keep warm. Discard cinnamon stick.

2. Preheat oven to 350°.

3. Place hazelnut-chocolate spread in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH for 30 seconds or until melted. Combine hazelnuts and next 5 ingredients (through salt). Lightly coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Working with 1 phyllo sheet at a time (cover remaining dough to prevent drying), place 1 phyllo sheet lengthwise in bottom of prepared pan, allowing ends of sheet to extend over edges of dish; lightly brush with butter. Repeat procedure with 5 phyllo sheets and butter. Drizzle about 1/3 cup melted hazelnut -chocolate spread over phyllo. Sprinkle evenly with one-third of nut mixture (about 1/2 cup). Repeat procedure twice with phyllo, butter, hazelnut-chocolate spread, and nut mixture. Top last layer of nut mixture with remaining 6 sheets phyllo, each lightly brushed with butter. Press gently into pan.

4. Make 3 lengthwise cuts and 5 crosswise cuts to form 24 portions using a sharp knife. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until phyllo is golden. Remove from oven. Drizzle honey mixture over baklava. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cover; store at room temperature. 

Nutritional Information (Amount per serving)

Calories: 238
Fat: 13.4g
Saturated fat: 4.3g
Monounsaturated fat: 5.6g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2g
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrate: 27.8g
Fiber: 1.6g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Iron: 1.3mg
Sodium: 148mg
Calcium: 29mg

Cooking Light December 2009

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Pistachio & Almond Baklava
Pistachio & cardamom baklava
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Middle-Eastern baklava
Lokum (Turkish delight)

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White Bean Hummus - How to Make White Bean Hummus


The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The home of Hummus Recipes & Delicious Middle Eastern Recipes) invites you to try White Bean Hummus Recipe. Enjoy the Middle Eastern Cuisine and learn how to make White Bean Hummus.

Prep Time: 10 min | Level: Easy | Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 (24-ounce) can cannellini beans (or 1/2 pound dried cannellini beans*)
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup tahini paste
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 
Directions

*To cook the dried beans, soak them overnight in plenty of water. Drain, put them in a pot, and cover them with fresh water by 1-inch. Bring them to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until they are tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Put the beans into the bowl of a food processor. Add the lemon juice, cumin, garlic, tahini paste, and salt and pepper, to taste. Turn the processor on and slowly pour in the olive oil. Process until smooth and thick.

Recipe courtesy George Duran
Show: Ham on the Street - Episode: Food in a Can

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White Bean and Roasted Eggplant Hummus
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Babaganoush
Chunky Vegetable Hummus Spread
Hummus Salad Plate
Reduced-fat Hummus

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Colorful Butterfly Cake Recipe

A rich and colorful cake with chocolate frosting known as Butterfly Cake Recipe. It is specially created dessert will set to taste buds a flutter and give your next gathering a springtime lift. It is a colorful combination of yellow cake, cream-filled sponge cake and topped with a chocolate frosting. Assorted candies of your choice for wonderful decoration of this yummy treat.

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8 Servings
Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients
1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix
1 individual cream-filled sponge cake
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
Red shoestring licorice
Assorted candies of your choice
Directions

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Cut one cake in half widthwise. (Save the second cake for another use or make two butterflies.) Cut a notch from the center of each cut side to show definition between the upper and lower wings. Let cake stand for 2 hours.
  • On a round platter, position cake halves (with notched edges facing out) on each side of sponge cake. With a knife, cut the corners of wings so they are rounded. Frost top and sides of butterfly with chocolate frosting.
  • Cut licorice into two small pieces; push ends into top of sponge cake for antennae. Decorate with assorted candies. Yield: 8 servings.
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Boston Cream Pie Cake Recipe

A rich creamy dessert also known as Boston Cream Pie Cake. It is a wonderful combination of yellow cake, custard and chocolate glaze. This moist cake filled with pastry cream and topped with a chocolate glaze. This convenient cake and pudding mixes help create this delectable dessert in no time

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6-8 Servings
Prep: 10 min. + cooling Bake: 30 min.


Ingredients
1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar


1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water

Directions

  • Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans.
  • Bake at 350° for 28-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing cake from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Cover and refrigerate.
  • In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve a thick glaze; set aside.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with pudding. Top with the second cake layer. Spoon chocolate glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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German Black Forest Cake Recipe

Black Forest Cake is a traditional German dessert. This Recipe healthy, low fat and easy to make.This recipe made with a chocolate cake mix, cherry pie filling, topped with whipped cream. Black Forest Cake is popular dessert for any occasion like birthday, New year, Valentine day or Christmas.

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88% would make again

8 Servings
Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling

Ingredients
1 package (9 ounces) chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup water
1 egg

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Directions

  • In a small bowl, beat the cake mix, water and egg on medium speed for 3-4 minutes. Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan; place pan on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 23-25 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy; fold in whipped topping. Spread pie filling over cake; top with cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Remove sides of pan. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutrition Facts:

  • 1 slice equals 349 calories, 12 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 269 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
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Black Forest Brownies Recipe

Black Forest Brownies is sweet and moist dessert recipe. It is healthy and easy to make as all the ingredients are always on hand. These Brownies are perfect recipes for birthday's and new years.

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This recipe is:
Easy



36 Servings
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Ingredients
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup HERSHEY®’S Cocoa
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped nuts

ICING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons HERSHEY®’S Cocoa
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts
Directions

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; stir in cocoa until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in extracts and chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in cherries and nuts. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake).
  • Meanwhile, for icing, in a large bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth; spread over hot brownies. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.
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Almond Lavender Cake Recipe

Do you ever taste best of best Almond Lavender Cake recipe? The mixture of amazing slivered almonds with other ingredients is the secret to this Almond Lavender Cake.This eye-catching, moist cake has a terrific buttery texture and a lovely lavender flavor. It's a top-notch example of a great lavender recipe.The Italian Almond Lavender Cake is eaten as a Dessert. Please share this Almond Lavender Cake recipe with your friends and family and let me know what they have to say.

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12 Servings
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling

Ingredients
2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers, divided
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs

Almond Lavender Cake Recipe
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons boiling water
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Additional dried lavender flowers, optional
Directions
  • Grease a 10-in. fluted tube pan and sprinkle with sugar; set aside. Place 1/2 cup sugar, the almonds and 1 tablespoon lavender in a food processor; cover and process until finely ground.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy; beat in almond mixture until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
  • In a small bowl, combine sour cream and half-and-half. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For drizzle, in a small bowl, combine water and remaining lavender. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain, discarding lavender. In another small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough infused water to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over cake. Garnish with additional lavender if desired. Yield: 12 servings.
Editor's Note:
  • Look for dried lavender flowers in spice shops. If using lavender from the garden, make sure it hasn’t been treated with chemicals.
Nutrition Facts:
  • 1 slice equals 493 calories, 23 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 126 mg cholesterol, 291 mg sodium, 65 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.
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