Monthly Archives: May 2012

Dubai – UAE

I always tell those interested in going to the Gulf for work or tourism that “I love Dubai!” Dubai is special because it was my first job outside of Syria and the first time that I had traveled outside of … Continue reading

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Steak

We bought this beautiful, expensive grill so we can have BBQ gatherings and shipped it all the way from the US to Qatar. We were so excited when it arrived.  Immediately, we put it together at 10 at night so … Continue reading

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Green Beans and Chicken

Arabic food mixes meat and chicken with many different vegetables. This is another dish that introduces chicken and green beans together. When i introduced this to my in-laws for the first time, it was different to them but they were … Continue reading

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Feeding Baby – Stage Three (7 to 8 Months)

During this month you can introduce your baby to plain Cream Cheese a little bit at a time. Also, more fruits and vegetables can be introduced using the same method of 3 to 4 days food introduction for each new … Continue reading

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Ground Beef Zucchini Recipe

Easy, tasty recipe that kids love. Ingredients: One Sliced Zucchini ½ Pound of Ground Beef Diced Onion 5 Cloves of Garlic One Lemon Salt and Pepper How to Prepare: Sauté the onion until soft then add the ground beef and … Continue reading

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Stuffed Eggplants

Today, we are going to make stuffed eggplant. It might take some time to prepare, but I guarantee that the effort is worth it. It is one of my favorite dishes. Ingredients: 6 pieces of  Eggplants 1.5 Cups of Rice … Continue reading

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Muscat – Oman

In Muscat you are still in the Arabian Gulf yet you will find an experience like no other in the Gulf. Oman has mountains, the desert, miles of beaches, greenery and traditional architecture. I spent 10 days there and enjoyed the … Continue reading

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Sandy’s Special

Growing up in a small town in the Middle East there were no Pizza places so the only good place to have pizza was home (If you were lucky to have a good cook living with you!).  Until this day … Continue reading

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Eggplant Parmesan Recipe/ Aubergine Parmigiana

A classic Italian dish, this features blissfully tender sliced eggplants layered with melting mozzarella, fresh parmesan and a good homemade tomato sauce Ingredients 2 lbs (about 2 large) Eggplants Salt and Pepper 3 whole peeled Tomatoes Finley Chopped Onion 2 … Continue reading

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Chicken Spring Rolls

Homemade Chicken Spring Rolls. Does it get any better? Ingredients (this will make you 20 Pieces): Three boneless Chicken Breasts One Carrot One cup of diced Mushrooms One large Onion Three Garlic cloves One cup of Bean Sprouts Two pieces of … Continue reading

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