Second Day

[doodlebug 3]

I think a daily what's for iftar thread is a very good idea but I also think we should post the recipes a second time in the pinned thread.

Jenn - doesn't salami have pork in it? Do you get turkey salami? I really really really miss salami which is why I'm asking!

[Jenn! 918]

Jenn - doesn't salami have pork in it? Do you get turkey salami? I really really really miss salami which is why I'm asking!

The one we get is actually beef salami. It's pretty good! It's the smaller kind, like for snacks, not the kind for sandwiches, but they probably have that too. You've gotta start checking out the markets!

Edited September 14, 2007 by Jenn!

[chaishai 1]

I just wanted to say that I dont know how you guys do it. I have to fast for yom kippur next friday night into saturday and I am already stressing about it. I cant go without coffee etc. Its sooo hard for me to fast. I was pregnant last year so got myself out of it but this year i have to do it, ugh! I dont know how you can do this every day for a month or whatever!!

[caybee 21]

Kefta Meatballs with Tomato & Egg is on the menu for tonight.

I dont go directly by this recipe, I add and subtract from amounts, cause it is hard to go wrong with these meatballs. You may not like as much garlic or onion, just suit it to your taste.

Ingredients:

*1 lb ground lamb or beef

* 2 garlic cloves minced

* 1 small onion minced

* 1/2 teaspoon allspice

* 1 tsp of cinnamon

* 1 teaspoon paprika

* chopped fresh parsley (or chopped fresh coriander)

* 1 egg

* Salt & freshly ground black pepper

* Olive oil for frying

* Tomato sauce (see recipe below)

(The recipe does not call for it, but I put breadcrumbs in this recipe. My MIL puts rice in her meatballs.)

Method:

1. In a mixing bowl, mix the meat, garlic, onion, spices, egg, Salt and pepper and the parsley until it is all thoroughly mixed, knead to a smooth mixture. Then wet your hands and roll into 24 walnut sized balls and set aside on a tray.

2. Heat the oil in a fry pan and cook the meatballs until golden brown, then place the meatballs in your tagine. (optional, I just use the same pan, since I dont have a tangine)

3. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs, simmer on the stove top for about 15-20 minutes, and stir so that it does not stick.

4. Break the eggs on to the sauce and cook until the eggs are just set.

5. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley (or coriander) and serve immediately.

Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

* 400g canned tomatoes

* 1 onion finely chopped

* 2 garlic cloves minced

* 1 dessertspoon tomato paste

* 1 dessertspoon honey

* Salt & freshly ground black pepper

* Olive oil

Method:

1. Heat a little oil in a saucepan; add the onions and garlic then cook for about 5 minutes.

2. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste & honey then cook for about 10 minutes and season well

I hope you enjoy

Meriem

this is one of our favorite dishes!!! We have this usually once a week. I make it a tiny bit different, but almost the same.

This is one of the first things my husband showed me how to make That's what we'll have tonight. Just need some bread...