© 2010 Tony El Batal

serving portion: 4 persons

Manoucheh Dough

• 500 g flour

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• 1 Tbsp salt

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• 1 Tbsp sugar

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• 1 Tbsp instant yeast

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• 1 ½ cups warm water

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• ¼ cup vegetable oil

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Mixed Cheese Topping

• 1/2 cup feta

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• 1/2 cup mozzarella

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• 1/3 cup cottage cheese

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directions

1. Mix the flour, salt, sugar, instant yeast, warm water and oil, knead to obtain soft dough; Leave to rest in a covered bowl for 20 minutes until the dough doubles its size.

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2. Divide the dough into 4 equal balls and stretch into circles 2cm thick; Press down with the fingers to make marks on the dough.

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3. Preheat the oven to 250°C for at least 10 minutes; Meanwhile mix all three cheese together and spread evenly on the four circles.

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4. Arrange on a baking tray and bake for 5-6 minutes until puffy. Prick with a fork in some places to avoid excess puffiness

© 2010 Tony El Batal

serving portion: 4 persons

ingredients

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• 4 French bread slices

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• 250g tomatoes, thinly sliced

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• 100g bocconcini cheese, sliced thickly

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• 2 tbsp finely shredded fresh basil

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• black pepper, to taste

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• 2 tbsp olive oil

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directions

1. Toast French bread from both sides.

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2. Top each bread with equal amounts of tomatoes, cheese, black pepper and basil; drizzle with oil to serve.

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© 2010 Tony El Batal

serving portion: 3 persons

ingredients

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• pizza dough

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• basic pizza sauce

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pizza topping

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• 1 cup pineapple; chopped

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• 1 green bell pepper; sliced

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• 1 cup diced baked ham

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• 1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast

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• 250g mix shredded cheese

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directions

1. For the preparation of the dough and the basic sauce click here

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2. Preheat the oven to 230°C for at least 30 minutes.

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3. Start stretching the dough with your fingers; Let the dough relax 5 minutes and then continue to stretch it until it reaches the desired diameter of 25 cm; Add to the tray.

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4. Bake the crust for about 10 min; then pierce the dough so it doesn’t raise too much.

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5. Once the crust is ready pour the basic sauce.

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6. Top the pizza with bell peppers, ham, chicken, pineapple and cheese; Then bake for 10 min.

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7. Place the pizza tray on the upper shelf for 2 min or until the cheese is golden.

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reference

• Ibtissam Tohmé (mamina)

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© 2010 Tony El Batal

dedication: For my lovely mother who I will miss so much since I am immigrating to Montreal in 2 weeks. LOVE YOU (K)

serving portion: 6 persons / 2 large trays

ingredients

pizza dough

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• 1kg flour

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• 500 ml warm water

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• 1 Tbsp yeast

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• 1/2 tsp salt

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• 1/2 tsp sugar

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basic sauce

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• 4 fresh diced tomatoes

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• 3 Tbsp olive oil

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• 1 large onion, finely chopped

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• 1 tbsp, tomato paste

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• 200g ham

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• 1 Tbsp flour

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• 1 Tbsp mustard

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• 1 Tbsp thyme

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pizza topping

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• fresh mushrooms; sliced

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• green bell pepper; sliced

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• yellow bell pepper; sliced

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• 200g pepperoni; sliced

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• 500g mix shredded cheese

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preparing pizza dough

1. In a large bowl; Add flour, salt, sugar and yeast all together; pour slowly the warm water (around 40°C) above the mixture and knead by hand. If the dough seems wet, sprinkle more flour. Let sit in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour; Then knead the dough again and divide it into two balls and let it rest for another 30 min.

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2. Preheat the oven to 230°C for at least 30 minutes.

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3. Flatten the first ball with your hands on a slightly floured surface; Start stretching the dough with your fingers; Let the dough relax 5 minutes and then continue to stretch it until it reaches the desired diameter 25 cm; Add to the tray; Repeat the same procedure for the second ball.

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4. Baking both crust about 10 min; then pierce the dough so it doesn’t raise too much.

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directions

1. Heat two Tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan and fry the onions until translucent; Add diced tomatoes, ham and tomato paste; Bring to a boil.

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2. Mix 1 Tbsp of flour with a 1/2 cup of room temperature water then pour over the mixture to thicken; Remove from heat; Add mustard, thyme and 1 Tbsp olive oil.

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3. Once the crust is ready pour 1/2 of the basic sauce, bell peppers, mushrooms, pepperoni and cheese; Bake the pizza for 10 min; Place the pizza tray on the upper shelf for 2 min or until the cheese is golden.

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reference

• Ibtissam Tohmé (mamina)

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© 2010 Tony El Batal

serving portion: 4 persons

ingredients

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• 2 potatoes; finely grated

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• 1 small onion; finely grated

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• 1 Tbsp all purpose flour

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• 2 eggs

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• Salt and black pepper to taste

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• 4 Tbsp vegetable oil

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directions

1. Peel potatoes and onions; Finely grate; Drain the extra liquid.

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2. Then add one Tbsp of flour and eggs to obtain an omelet mixture; Season with salt and black pepper.

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3. Grease the frying pan with oil; Pour spoonfuls to form flattened pancake.

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4. Serve with apple compote.

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mary’s tips

1. Fry immediately so that the mixture doesn’t turn black.

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2. Use the cheese grater to grate the potatoes and onions.

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3. Serve directly to conserve crunchiness.

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reference

• Mary Al Kai (My Aunt)

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© 2010 Tony El Batal

serving portion: 4 persons

ingredients

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• 20g Butter

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• 250g Fresh mushrooms (big chunks)

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• 1 can Campbell’s Mushroom soup

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• salt and pepper

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• 4 hamburger patties

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• 4 slices emental swiss cheese

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• 4 slices fresh tomato

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• 4 onion rings

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• 4 lettuce leaves

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directions

1. Melt butter and fry the mushrooms.

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2. Add Campbell’s soup put on low heat and let simmer.

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3. Season the patties and grill until done. Add the cheese until it melts.

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4. Prepare the bun; add patty with the cheese, sauce, tomato, onion, and finally the lettuce.

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tips

1. Serve with crunchy french fries and coleslaw salad.

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