DIY homemade playdough (pate a modeler) – kids safe recipe


homemade playdough

Making playdough at home is easier than you think. A healthy way to ensure your kids safety. All you need is couple of ingredients and 10 minutes of your time and let the fun and creativity begin.

Ingredients: (make about 2 cups)

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/3 cup salt
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • food coloring

homemade playdough

In a sauce pan combine all dry ingredients then add water, oil and food coloring. Mix well until no lumps show.

Cook over medium heat and stir constantly until the dough forms a ball and no longer sticky. This will take almost 3-4 minutes.

Remove from the pan and keep to cool before kneading until smooth.

homemade playdough

This playdough can stay long if you store it properly. Wrap it with cling film and keep it in a locked container or simply put it in a plastic zipper bag at room temperature.

homemade playdough

This playdough is 100% safe if your kid wants to taste. My boy is still under 2 years he likes to taste everything, i make sure we always play with edible or safe games.

homemade playdough

Stay tuned, i will post tomorrow one of many playdough games that we do:

Jungle pate a modeler (playdough) game

 

 

How to add fresh fruits to your green salad – 4 succulent combinations


fruit in saladIntroducing a fresh fruit to your simple leafy salad transforms it to a delicious and non ordinary dish.

Pomegranates, apples, oranges or strawberries pair well with cheese and nuts. Add any type of fruit you like, a handful nut of your choice or cheese and expect an interesting sweetness, that will go beautifully with the crunchiness of the vegetables.

it’s not just the delicious taste that will invite you to dig in but also the beautiful colors.

Here are 4 of my favorite salads that I prepare frequently:

Goat cheese and pomegranate salad

goat cheese pomegranate

  • Mix greens (rucola, frisée, boston)
  • Goat cheese
  • Pomegranate
  • Walnut

Apple chevrette salad

apple chevrette

  • Lettuce
  • Red apple
  • Chevrette cheese
  • Walnut

Goat cheese and strawberries salad

goat cheese and strawberries

  • Mix greens (rucola, frisée, red romain)
  • Goat cheese
  • Strawberry
  • Walnut

Tangy crab salad

tangy crab salad

  • Iceberg and romaine lettuce
  • Shredded crab
  • Avocado
  • orange
  • grapefruit

These pretty salads could be served with balsamic or lemon mayo.

It’s a pleasure to the palate and the eye. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

ooey gooey goodness! mac n cheese


mac n cheese

Indulge in my favorite comfort food, the creamy gooey mac n cheese. Super rich, you can’t get enough of it, but prepare yourself for 2 days fasting after that 🙂

mac n cheese

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Saying it’s the best mac n cheese, has no exaggeration! Try my no fail recipe!

Ingredients:

  • 400g elbow macaroni
  • 500ml milk
  • 250 ml heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 150g shredded cheddar cheese
  • 150g shredded mozarella
  • 150g shredded gruyere
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • a dash of nutmeg (optional)

Cook the pasta 3 minutes less than the written directions. Different brands of macaroni cook at different rates; be sure to read the instructions. You don’t want it mushy, it will absorb from the milk and cream in the oven.

In a pot combine milk, cream, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg and flower and then bring it to heat, this way you don’t get lumps.

Whisk it until they start to get viscous then add the butter to melt. Remove the pot from the heat and add the cheese.

Set the cheese sauce aside for 6-7 minutes then add the macaroni.

Heat the oven to 350ºC.

Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Scatter breadcrumbs over the top. Bake until browned, about 25 minutes.

It serves 4 people for main dish and 8 for a side one. You can easily cut in half the ingredients. But trust me you don’t want to. Thinking of leftovers for dinner or next day lunch will make you feel better.

mac n cheese

A small tip: you can choose any cheese you like, but make sure you always put gruyere or sharp cheddar for a deep flavor.

mac n cheese

Bon appetit!

 

 

Easter eggs leftover – deviled eggs a la libanaise – بيض وبطاطا


deviled eggs a la libanaiseNot sure what to do with all Easter eggs leftover? As many of you, I don’t like to throw food, and it’s time to do something with the remaining decorated eggs before they spoil.

When it comes to deviled eggs, there are hundred variations, i will show u how to do the Lebanese version, it’s a very common dish called eggs and potatoes بيض وبطاطا

Deviled eggs a la Libanaise:

  • 5 hard boiled eggs
  • 2 medium boiled potato
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • sweet pepper and olives for garnishing.

First start by emptying the eggs.

deviled eggs a la libanaise

Then mash together, egg yolk, potatoes, salt and olive oil. Place them in a plastic bag to fill the whites.

deviled eggs a la libanaise

deviled eggs a la libanaise

deviled eggs a la libanaise

Fill all the whites you have. And keep the remaining to eat them with lebanese bread.

deviled eggs a la libanaise

Jazz it up with a sprinkle of sweet pepper and olives!

deviled eggs a la libanaiseIt tastes delicious!

deviled eggs a la libanaise

 

 

 

Bird nest cupcake- happy Easter!


bird nest cupcake

Christ is risen! Happy Easter to all of you.

May all your days be full of blessings, health and joy.

Lets celebrate with these bird nest cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.

Very easy to do, just follow me step by step:

Cupcake recipe (10 pieces)

  • 170g butter
  • 170g sugar
  • 170g flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1tsp vanilla

Combine the butter and sugar, then add the eggs one by one and mix well. Add vanilla and flour.

Spoon the batter in cupcake tray already prepared with the paper cases, until 2/3 full

Bake on 170ºC for 20 mns, and leave it to cool before frosting.

Cream cheese frosting:

  • 250g mascarpone cheese
  • 250g cream
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar

Beat all for 5-7 minutes until you get the consistency you need.

If you like to color the cream add wilton icing gel, the quantity depends on the color hue you want to get.

Put in the fridge for half an hour before starting to frost the cupcakes

bird nest cupcakePipe the cream using wilton 2A tip to create the nest.

Use cadbury chocolate mini eggs.

bird nest cupcake

bird nest cupcake

 

 

bird nest cupcake

I love how fresh it looks, celebrating the spring!

bird nest cupcake

Happy Easter sunday, enjoy your day 🙂

bird nest cupcake