Strawberry and Rose Jam
Strawberry and Rose Jam. Learn to make this beautiful conserve. The essence of idyllic summers in a jar. Perfect with Scones and clotted cream
Author: suerady06
Pita bread
Pita bread – Aish abyad pita bread In Egypt, the bread is best likened to pita bread. The main difference is that it’s round. Bread is an incredibly important staple in Egypt. If you’d like to find out more see my article ‘Bread in Egypt’. …
Banana Milkshake
Banana Milkshake – known in Egypt as Moz bi Leban
Creamy Banana Milkshake is a wonderful, rich, whipped drink that seems really indulgent and yet it’s remarkably healthy.
This banana milkshake has no nasty hidden extras
The beauty of making your own banana milkshake is that, unlike shop bought milkshakes or milkshake powders, this recipe has no artificial additives or preservatives or E numbers. The whole thing is natural and tastes exceptional.
For a food to be that good for you and also taste luscious sounds like magic to me. Everyone loves it, kids especially. And it only has the 2 ingredients. What could be simpler.
* It’s also a great way to use up ripe bananas, because they are the sweetest. If they’re not fully ripe you may need to add a little sugar or honey.
Banana milkshake is really good for you
Everyone knows the benefits of milk for its calcium, protein and other nutrients. The only other ingredient in this banana milkshake is bananas.
Bananas have many health benefits too. They’re one of your 5-a-day. Bananas are high in antioxidants which help rid the body of Free Radicals which can cause diseases such as cancer, diabetes and Alzeimers. They’re also high in Potassium which we need to help nerve function, muscle contraction and to maintain a healthy heart.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas- peeled – you can freeze them if you choose
- 1.5 L milk straight from the fridge – you can use ½ milk & ½ water if you prefer something a little less rich
- a handful of ice cubes – optional
Method
Put the bananas into a blender with the milk along with the ice cubes if you’ve chosen to add them. Blitz your banana milkshake thoroughly, until they are perfectly smooth and frothy.
Taste the mix to make sure you don’t need to add any extra sugar or honey – if you’ve used really ripe bananas you should be fine.
Transfer your beautiful creamy milkshake to a jug and serve immediately.
Your milkshake needs to be drunk as soon as possible after blitzing. It should be drunk the same day.
Chicken in breadcrumbs
Chicken in breadcrumbs – Chicken bennay This Chicken in Breadcrumbs recipe leaves KFC standing in the shadows. If you want to make chicken that gets everyone excited and wanting to have it again and again, then this is a great recipe for you. The chicken …
Strawberry and Rose Cordial
Strawberry and Rose Cordial Strawberry and Rose Cordial, what could be more perfect for a refreshing summer drink than a glass filled with lots of ice and all the scents and flavours of an idyllic summer. We associate Strawberries, with the long hot summers of …
Home-made Lemonade
Home-made Lemonade
Home-made lemonade is traditionally tart, whilst at the same time sweet. Such a lovely refreshing drink on a hot day, especially served with lots of ice.
Most people love the fresh citrus tang. But I know some people have find it a little sharp for them. If you have a very sweet tooth you may want to add extra sugar. Alternatively, you could add extra water to make it less concentrated.
I would recommend using the juice from fresh lemons for this recipe. Otherwise, your home-made lemonade won’t have anywhere near the same level of freshness or vitality that it could have if you had used fresh.
Super cold home-made lemonade is much more refreshing than something served at room temperature. So, make sure you have plenty of ice for serving.
This is such a great drink to serve at barbeques or when visitors call. It’s very refreshing and much more impressive than a bottle of shop bought lemonade. Plus it has no preservatives, no artificial flavourings & no E numbers. It’s all natural.
It’s true, it takes a little more effort, but not that much more than making a cup of tea. So, no effort at all really.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar – more or less depending on taste
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1½ cups freshly squeezed lemon Juice (from about 8 large lemons)or limes if you choose
- 2L ice cold water
- Plenty of ice to serve
- Garnish with slices of lemon and mint leaves if desired
Serves 8
Making Home-made Lemonade couldn’t be easier
First make the syrup
Put the sugar and the boiling water in a pan and bring it to the boil. Stir the sugar until it dissolves and forms a simple syrup. Set the pan aside to cool.
Next the lemon juice
Roll the lemons around on the work surface, pressing down firmly with your hand. This will help to release the juice and make squeezing them much easier.
Juice your lemons. Discard the rind and pips.
Ice cold water & lots of ice
Pour the ice-cold water into a large jug. Pour in the lemon juice and the simple syrup. Mix well and top up with lots of ice.
Garnish to look extra special
Slices of lemon and mint leaves can give that extra wow factor if you want to take it up a level.
Your Home-made Lemonade concentrate can be kept in the fridge for about 5 days.
Watermelon cooler
Watermelon Cooler Watermelon cooler; on a hot summers’ day this is the ideal drink. The twist of lime adds freshness to the beautifully sweet watermelon. When it’s watermelon season and they’re beautifully ripe and sweet, this is a delightful alternative for this great fruit. …
Date Milkshake
Date Milkshake. Naturally sweet and beautifully creamy. If you’re wanting a natural treat, that everyone’s sure to love, you can’t get better.
Lemon Yoghurt Drink
Lemon Yoghurt Drink
This Lemon Yoghurt Drink is fantastic. I was introduced to it relatively recently, when we went to share an Iftar meal during Ramadan with friends. It’s really refreshing and silky smooth.
They say….”When Life Gives You Lemons,… Make Lemonade.”
Well I say “If Life gives you lemons, make Lemon Yoghurt Drink.” Home-made Lemonade is lovely, but Lemon Yoghurt Drink is even more glorious.
The flavour of the best Lemon Curd ever
The flavour is wonderful and fresh. At the same time it’s so creamy and a real pleasure. The beautiful fresh lemon scent reminded me of the Amalfi Coast with all its fantastic lemon groves.
The glorious citrus, bitter sweet flavour reminded me of the lemon curd my Gran used to make, it was the best ever and I loved it. And if I’m being totally honest, it also reminds me of those wonderful Gu Lemon Cheesecake desserts – truly indulgent!
Its surprising that what may at first seem as just yet another drink, invokes all these wonderful memories. I’ve never really thought of it as a comfort food before, but I guess in a way it is, simply because through its scents and its flavours, it transports you back to times gone by, times that were good and hold fond memories.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness of your Lemon Yoghurt Drink
The amount of sugar in the recipe can be adjusted to your own personal taste. Similarly it could be replaced by honey.
Ingredients
- juice of 4 large lemons – reserve a few very thin slices from the lemons
- zest of 2 lemons
- 750ml plain yoghurt
- 500ml water
- about ½ cup castor sugar
- ice to serve
Method
Squeeze the lemons very thoroughly – you need as much of the fleshy part of the lemon as possible.
Make sure to get rid of any pips that may have been caught up whilst squeezing.
Put the lemon juice, zest, sugar and yoghurt into a blender and blitz thoroughly, until it becomes frothy & smooth.
Transfer the yoghurt mix to a jug, add the water and lemon slices and mix thoroughly.
Taste and adjust the sweetness if necessary.
Refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
Serve your beautiful Lemon Yoghurt Drink with plenty of ice.
Hibiscus drink
Hibiscus drink This glorious Hibiscus drink – known in Egypt as Karkadé and pronounced kark-a-day is an amazing fruit cordial. It’s made from dried Hibiscus sepals ( part of the flower). Not only does it taste great but it looks truly beautiful too. Hibiscus drink …