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    The foods that we eat during Ramadan reflect a com The foods that we eat during Ramadan reflect a combination of what we've grown up eating and the interesting flavours that are designed to engage us every time we open Instagram - lol - - I wanted to create an appetizer that could fulfill dual purposes; a centerpiece to a Cheese Board outside of Ramadan and a means to break our fast at Iftar. Once you get away from the traditional cheese offering, the rules go out the window. - Labneh has such a fantastic following and lends itself to blend seamlessly into so many flavour profiles. I created a Labneh Cheesecake for Iftar that is eaten with Simmit. I wanted to retain the same flavour profiles but complement the cheese by adding subtle flavours to the base and syrup. - I created a 'biscuit base' using sesame seeds. I didn't want to infuse the Labneh with any flavour as the syrup from the Dates and Clemengold were so highly fragrant. The result; Labneh and Sesame Cheesecake topped with Date, Almond and Clemengold syrup. - The Cheesecake may be sliced and served with a piece of Simmit at Iftar. There's no need to serve dates alongside it making this an ideal starter to a larger group of guests. - For the recipe: Read in comments.
    Tablescape Inspiration; A breakfast table inspired Tablescape Inspiration; A breakfast table inspired by the beauty of nature. - Featuring; an unboxing of the 'Botanique' Collection from @lecreusetsa - a palette of verdant and captivating hues including Fig, Nectar, Deep Teal, and Artichaut. - I wanted to create an oasis in my dining area by bringing together meaningful everyday pieces. As you know from my earlier tablescapes, I love to elevate functional pieces - these boho-inspired kitchen-towels are used as placemats (which later will serve the purpose of a dish cloth). - Instead of large, elaborate florals simply group stems into inexpensive beakers or jars of varying heights - they may later be placed at different points of interest in your home. - The combination may be mixed together with any of your existing pieces to add interest to your table. - Included: An easy to follow recipe for Milk Tart that's made in the microwave and set in the fridge (in comments). - #lecreuset #botanique #lecreusetbotanique #inbloom #tablescape
    Make your very own air fryer baklava in an Instant Make your very own air fryer baklava in an Instant! Stand a chance to WIN an Instant Vortex 5,7L air fryer worth R2599 by following these steps: - Follow / Like @naqiyah_mayat and @instantpotsa - Tag your family and friends to share the love. - Tell us what you’d love to make in your new air fryer! - The giveaway is open from 27 April, to 1st of May. The winner will be chosen from combined entries on Facebook & Instagram. Winner announced on 3rd of May in stories. - Please note: watch out for competition scam accounts. We will never send you a link that asks for your banking details. T'c & C's apply. Good luck! - Baklava is traditionally prepared as a sweet treat to call in the celebratory day of Eid. It’s difficult to fully abstain from over-indulging during the month, however, on the rare occasion that we crave something sweet, the Instant Vortex Air Fried Baklava fulfils this need. It’s a recipe that is made in minimal time and without all the fuss. I prepared just 3 of these in my Instant Vortex to test the minimum quantity. - Through the baking process, I kept on checking to see if the Phyllo was browning and getting crisp (as it would in a conventional oven). I was impressed at the results and overall taste. I tested the basic requirements to make a traditional Baklava (with a focus on people who aren’t comfortable in the kitchen). By creating the Phyllo ‘cups’, it also helps you to regulate the portion size, ensuring that you are not over-indulging. - Traditionally, Baklava uses Phyllo pastry, layered with melted clarified butter, an assortment of nuts, orange blossom water and honey. For an ultimate after-Iftar indulgence, serve this with a no-churn condensed milk, cardamom and almond ice cream. - Recipe in comments.
    𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘵, 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦. - The Middle Eastern way of eating has permeated our lives on so many different levels and has become so familiar to many Indian South Africans, that these are arguably no longer considered just 'Arab foods'. South African food bloggers and Instagram recipe sharers have embraced this trend and shown us many ways to enjoy it at Iftar. And no matter how we've chosen to embrace this culture, it has ultimately become part of Iftar in most of our homes. - For the galette: I wanted to use a recipe that I'm comfortable with. I've learnt that in order to achieve a crisp, but buttery pastry, all ingredients must be left in the refrigerator, including the mixing bowl and flour. - This Galette is a combination of fruit, date, nut and seed and the encore, a spoonful of Labneh with a light dusting of Dukkah turning this into an Iftar showstopper. - The pastry may be kept in your refrigerator for up to 4 days, unbaked. I'd recommend allowing the pastry to chill for 2 hours (this is mandatory and not a suggestion) before assembling. - Ive used Pear as the fruit-base of my Galette. I wouldn't fuss about what fruit you use, although Pear combines well with Date and Coconut. - For the recipe: Available in the comments section. - #whatsforiftar #ramadaan #ramadan #iftar #dinner
    𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 If there is just one thing that using an Instant Vortex will teach you, is that you’ve been spending far too much time in the kitchen! We watched how the Instant Pot has become that Kitchen Hero that she is, doing the work of multiple kitchen appliances with minimal effort. - Air Fryers have increased in popularity over the years and I experienced the Instant Vortex first-hand. The bottom-line; they are the pinnacle of fast and efficient food preparation. - I’m glad that I had an opportunity to experience the versatility of the Instant Vortex during Ramadaan, especially when we’re all about less time in the kitchen, but yielding maximum results and flavour after a full day of fasting. - I wanted to test and share a recipe that I know is familiar in most homes, and for me the ultimate test of an Instant Vortex capabilities. Tandoori Chicken is coated in a spicy marinade, skewered with onion and pepper and air-fried in the Instant Vortex. The chicken can be marinated earlier on in the day to allow the flavours to develop. This dish would be incomplete without the perfect char, and the Instant Vortex ensured evenly browned chicken which still retained its succulence. The onion and pepper had slightly crispier edges and in my opinion, the results were on point. - Save 10% on all Instant Pots when using my voucher code InstantPot10 (offer excludes the Instant Vortex) with @homewarestore and @instantpotsa For recipe: Refer to the comments. For the Stand-out features of an Instant Vortex: Refer to the comments. - #instantpot #instantpotrecipes #instantpotchef #instantpotmeals #instantpotsa #instantpotlove #dinnerdone #pressurecookerrecipes #cookingathome #homechefsclub - #duocrisp #airfryer #airfryinaninstant #vortexairfryer #instantvortex #ramadan2021 #instantpotramadan #airfryerramadan
    𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 - Haleem is traditionally prepared during Ramadaan using Meat and Lentils. Even though it's a high-calorie meal, it's a slow-digesting meal keeping you fuller for longer. Haleem is usually eaten at the time of breaking our fast and served alongside Naan or rolls. For additional flavour, and to vary the heat, we like to top ours with fried onion, slices of green chilli, lemon wedges, julienned ginger and lots of chopped coriander. - I have enjoyed seeing the Instant Pot trials of Haleem across Instagram this Ramadaan. There are varying ways to prepare this, and the end goal is to prepare what is considered a laborious meal in minimal time. - Here are some findings from my tests: 1. In most cases, lentils need to be soaked when preparing Haleem or any dish with lentils. I know from experience that an Instant Pot doesn't require lentils being soaked. I washed the lentils 4 times until the water ran clear and left it to soak while I prepared the rest of the ingredients. This cuts down on 2 hours of prep time. - 2. This dish traditionally takes 2h45m to 3 hours to cook. With multiple tests using Chicken, the cooking time has been brought down to 1hr50m. - Save 10% on all Instant Pots when using my voucher code InstantPot10 (offer excludes the Instant Vortex) with @homewarestore and @instantpotsa - For recipe: Click the link in my Bio. - #instantpot #instantpotrecipes #instantpotchef #instantpotmeals #instantpotsa #instantpotlove #dinnerdone #pressurecookerrecipes #cookingathome #homechefsclub - #duocrisp #airfryer #airfryinaninstant #vortexairfryer #instantvortex #ramadan2021 #instantpotramadan #airfryerramadan - 📷 @saaleha_b
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