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Stuffed Cockerels / كوكلي محشو – CookingWithAlia – Episode 766

Let's prepare a new amazing and delicious recipe. It's the Stuffed Cockerels, follow my recipe below. RECIPE: https://www.cookingwithalia.com/766-stuffed-cockerels/ INGREDIENTS: For the chickens (cockerel): 2 small cockerel (1/2 kg each) 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon preserved butter (smen) A pinch of saffron threads 2 garlic cloves, grated 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 120 milliliters (1/2 cup) warm water 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon heavy soy sauce For the filling: 60 grams (1/2 cup) pre-cooked whole wheat, cooked 50 grams (1/2 cup) medjool dates, pitted and cut into small cubes 50 grams (1/2 cup) raisins, cut into small cubes 50 grams (1/2 cup) dried figs, cut into small cubes 50 grams (1/2 cup) dried apricots, cut into small cubes 50 grams (1/2 cup) blanched almonds, fried and mixed into chunks 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoons orange blossom water For the sauce: 750 grams white onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped coriander and parsley 1 tablespoon almond powder 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 750 milliliters water 250 grams cockerel liver For the decoration: 2 tablespoons roasted almond flakes 1 tablespoon chopped parsley DIRECTIONS: Step 1: Preparing the chicken (cockerels) 1- In a large bowl, add the turmeric, fresh ginger, preserved butter, saffron threads, garlic, salt, pepper, and half cup of water. Mix well. 2- Add the cockerels to the marinade and mix well using hands until completely coated. 3- Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and place the cockerels in the fridge for 1 hour. This step will allow the cockerels to absorb the marinade and become tastier. Step 2: Preparing the filling 5- In a large pan over medium heat, add the dates, raisins, dried figs, dried apricots, butter, honey, and granulated sugar. Cook and stir all the ingredients using a spatula for 10 minutes, until the dried fruits mixture becomes caramelized. 6- Add orange blossom water to the caramelized dried fruits mixture. Mix all for about 1 minute until well combined, then remove the pan from the heat. 7- In a large bowl, add the cooked whole wheat, the almond chunks, the caramelized dried fruits, and mix well. Set aside and allow it to cool. 8- Generously fill the cockerels with the stuffing mixture and tie the legs together with the kitchen twine. Set aside. Step 3: Preparing the sauce 9- In a large pot over medium heat, add the onions, olive oil, butter, coriander, parsely, ground turmeric, salt, and pepper. 10- Put the stuffed cockerels over the onions mixture, add the water, and gently stir with a spatula. Cover the pot and cook for 30 minutes. Make sure to check on the cockerels from time to time, turn them around, and add water if necessary. 11- Once it is cooked, remove the stuffed cockerels from the sauce. Place in a plate and reserve. 12- Keep the pot uncovered, add the almond powder, and continue cooking on high heat for 10 minutes to reduce it until it becomes thick. Step 4: Preparing the vegetables 13- In a saucepan, add the vegetables, the butter, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, and cook for 3 minutes until they become lightly brown. Step 5: Roasting the chicken (cockerels) 13- In a small bowl, add the butter, soy sauce and mix all together with a fork until well combined. 14- Place the stuffed cockerels (breast side up) on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, and brush them all evenly with the butter mixture. 15- Roast the stuffed cockerels in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) until golden brown. 16- Transfer the cockerels to a serving plate. Serve with the sauce and top with almond flakes.

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[EN] Chocolate Lava Cake / لافا كيك بالشوكولاتة – CookingWithAlia – Episode 765

Let's prepare the wonderful Chocolate Lava Cake the easy and simple way. RECIPE: https://www.cookingwithalia.com/765-chocolate-lava-cake/ INGREDIENTS: For the chocolate lava cakes: 150 grams (5.2 oz) dark chocolate, 60-70% cocoa 125 grams (4.4 oz) butter 1 teaspoon instant coffee 100 grams (3.5 oz) granulated sugar 3 large eggs 50 grams (1.7 oz) all-purpose white flour 18 grams (0.6 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder For decoration: 1 tablespoon cocoa powder fresh mint leaves DIRECTIONS: 1- In a medium glass bowl, add the butter, the dark chocolate, the instant coffee, and microwave until the chocolate has completely melted.        2- In another bowl, add the eggs, the sugar, and mix all together using a whisker for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes thick. 3- Add the melted chocolate to the eggs mixture little by little, and continue mixing until well combined. 4- In a different bowl, mix the flour and cocoa powder with a spoon and add it little by little to the chocolate mixture. Mix well for about 2 minutes using the electric egg beater until the batter becomes homogeneous. 5- Grease 4 individual ramekins (6 cm x 5 cm) with butter and dust with cocoa powder, then pour in the chocolate batter. 6- Place the ramekins in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) and bake for 10 minutes. The edges of the chocolate lava cake should be firm and the center is springy. 7- Serve immediately. Tips: - Cover the ramekins with a plastic wrap and store the cakes in the fridge for up to 24 hours and bake for 10 minutes. - It is also possible to freeze the cakes in the freezer for up to 4 weeks and cook for 20 minutes. .

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[EN] Sweet Mini Chicken Pastilla / مينى بسيطلات بالدجاج واللوز – CookingWithAlia – Episode 764

RECIPE: https://www.cookingwithalia.com/764-sweet-mini-chicken-pastilla/ INGREDIENTS: For the chicken: 1 Large chicken ( about 2 kgs), cut into small pieces 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg flower 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper A pinch of saffron threads 1 teaspoon preserved butter 1 kg white onions, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons honey 125 milliliters (1/2 cup) water (x2) 125 milliliters (1/2 cup) mixt olive oil and vegetable oil A bunch fresh parsley For the almonds: 250 grams (1 cup) blanched almonds, peeled 50 grams (1/3 cup) powdered sugar 1 tablespoon orange blossom water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For decoration: 500 grams warka sheets 60 grams almond flakes, roasted 3 tablespoons Honey DIRECTIONS: Step 1: Preparing the chicken 1- In a large bowl, add the turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, ground nutmeg flower, salt, pepper, saffron threads, preserved butter, and a half cup of water. Mix all the ingredients together with a tablespoon until it becomes a homogeneous marinade. 2- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well using hands until completely coated. 3- Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and place the chicken in the fridge for 1 hour. This step will allow the chicken meat to absorb the marinade and to become tastiest. 4- In a large pot over medium heat, add the marinated chicken pieces and the mixed oils. Gently stir with a spatula and bring to a boil. 5- Add the finely sliced onions and parsley to the chicken. Stir and cover the pot for 15 minutes. 6- Stir the sauce and cover the pot. Continue cooking the chicken for 15 minutes on medium heat. From time to time, check on the chicken, turn it over, and add in half cup of water if necessary for the chicken not to stick to the pot and burn. 7- Once it is done, remove the chicken pieces from the sauce. Place it in a plate and reserve. 8- Keep the sauce in the pot, uncover, add in honey, a pinch of cinnamon, and cook it for a few minutes on high heat to reduce it until it becomes thick. 9- When the chicken had cooled down, remove the meat from the bones and break it up into small pieces. 10- Add the chicken meat to the sauce and mix well with a spatula until well combined. Set aside Step 2: Preparing the almonds 11- In a large bowl, mix the blanched almonds with the vegetable oil until they are completely coated. 12- Place the almonds on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 15 minutes until they become slightly golden. Set aside until they cool completely before using. 13- In a food processor, place the roasted almonds and mix into a chunky mixture 14- Pour the almond chunks in a medium bowl. Add in the powdered sugar, the orange blossom water, and mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Step 3: Assembling the mini pastillas 15- Place 1 sheet of warka on the bottom of a circle of 12 cm. Put 2 tablespoons of the chicken filling in the center and spread it evenly, then top it with a layer of almonds mixture. 16- Bring the sides of the warka sheet towards the center over the filling to create a circular shape. Brush the warka folds with vegetable oil and fix them in the center. 17- Place the filled warka in the center of another warka sheet and fold into a beautiful round mini pastilla. Repeat the same process until the chicken filling is over. 18- Cut the remaining warka sheets into fine strips and cover each pastilla surface with it for decoration. 19- Place the mini chicken pastillas on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 30 to 20 minutes until golden brown. 20- Remove from the oven, drizzle the mini chicken pastillas with honey and decorate with roasted almonds flakes. Serve immediately, when still hot and crunchy.

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[EN] Tiramisu Buche / بوش تيراميسو – CookingWithAlia – Episode 762

One of my favorite cakes is Tiramisu! so why note make a Tiramisu Buche for your year end menu!!! You can find my recipe on @Carrefour.maroc instagram page (IGTV and Feed). Note: I am using raw eggs as it is in the original tiramisu recipe. Use fresh organic eggs and wash the shells. Otherwise, you can precook the egg yolks in a saucepan with some liquid from the recipe. Cook over a low heat, while stirring constantly, until the yolk mixture reaches 71°C / 160°F or coats a metal spoon with a thin film. Once the yolks are ready, place the saucepan in cold water and continue stirring until the mixture is cool, and use in the recipe as expected. RECIPE: https://www.cookingwithalia.com/762-tiramisu-buche/ INGREDIENTS: Spiced Coffee: 400ml strong expresso coffee 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 nutmeg Mascarpone cream: 500g mascarpone cheese 4 eggs 100g caster sugar Assembling & deco: Lady fingers Sugar free cacao powder Whipped cream: 150ml heavy cream 1 teaspoon instant coffee 1 tablespoon icing sugar DIRECTIONS: Step 1: 1- Heat expresso coffee 2- Infuse the cinnamon stick in the strong coffee 3- Grate in a small grater the nut mug in the strong coffee Step 2: 1- Separate the white from the yolks 2- Beat the yolks with 50g of caster sugar until the mixture whitens and doubles in volume 3- Beat the mascarpone with electric mixer or whisk until you obtain a homogeneous texture 4- Add the yolks mixture to the mascarpone litle at the time while mixing gently with a spatula 5- Beat the whites while gradually adding the 50g of caster sugar until you have a tick and white mixture 6- Add it little at the time to the mascarpone mixture gently with a spatula Step 3: 1- Place the lady fingers all over to create the structure 2- Soak the lady fingers into the flavored coffee and deposit a first layer of biscuits at the bottom of the mold, 3- Pour a little mascarpone cream, add a second layer of biscuit, then cream, then biscuit, and finally cream 4- Reserve the log in the refrigerator overnight Step 4: 1- The next day, unmold the tiramisu Bûche on a plate. 2- In a large bowl, place the heavy cream and the instant coffee, and using an electric egg bitter, whip until you have thick texture. Add the icing sugar and mix 3- In a piping bag with a round tip, place the whipped cream, and pip the cream in pics on top of the Tiramisu 4- Reserve in the fridge until the moment of serving. Sprinkle with cocoa powder when serving Enjoy your meal!

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[EN] Royal Salad / سلطة رويال – CookingWithAlia – Episode 761

RECIPE: https://www.cookingwithalia.com/761-royal-salad/ INGREDIENTS: Artichokes With Cream Cheese: 200 grams (7 oz) cream cheese 4 artichokes heart, boiled 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon chopped chives Salt and pepper, to taste Rice With Vegetables: 245 grams (1 cup) plain yogurt 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 400 grams (2 cups) cooked rice 1 cup boiled green peas 1 cup boiled carrots, cut into small cubes 1/2 cup small cubes of red bell pepper Avocado With Shrimp: 100 grams (3.5 oz) peeled shrimp 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 avocados 1 lemon, for lemon juice and zest Salt and pepper, to taste A handful of chopped chives Fruit Salad In Pineapple Halves: Pineapple Different fruits to make a fruit salad Other: Slices of smoked meat, turkey, etc. Chive branches Cherry tomatoes Small mozarella balls Lettuce Cubes of cheese Cooked crayfish or full prawns Marinated anchovies DIRECTIONS: Artichokes With Cream Cheese 1- In a bowl, place the cream cheese and work it with a spatula until it becomes creamy. 2- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chives. Mix. 3- Pipe the cream cheese mixture in the center of the cooked artichoke hearts. Rice With Vegetables 1- To make the sauce, in a bowl, place the plain yogurt. Add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix and adjust to taste. 2- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, green peas, carrots, and red bell pepper. Mix with a spoon. 3- Add the sauce to the rice mixture and mix well. Avocado And Shrimp 1- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Squeeze some fresh lemon on the avocado so it does not darken. Season with salt and pepper. 2- On medium heat, in a pan, heat some olive oil. Cook the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Add some lemon zest for more flavor. 3- Scoop the cooked shrimp in the center of each avocado half. Top with chopped chives. Fruit Salad In Pineapple Halves 1- Cut the pineapple in half and empty the center of each half. 2- Make a fruits salad with different fruits (grapes, pomegranate, persimmon, pineapple, raspberries, etc.). Fill the pineapple halves with the fruit salad. Other 1- Roll smoked meat slices like a carpet and tie chive around in the center. 2- Make mini-skewers alternating cherry tomatoes and small mozzarella balls. Assembly 1- In a large plate, place all the lettuce leaves. 2- In the center, place a circle and fill it with the rice salad. Remove the circle. 3- In each side of the plate, place the pineapple halves filled with the fruit salad. 4- Place around the edges the artichoke hearts and avocado halves. 5- Decorate with the mozzarella skewers, smoked meat, cheese cubes, crayfish, anchovies, etc.

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[EN] Smoked Salmon Tagliatelle / معكرونة Tagliatelle بالسمك المدخن – CookingWithAlia – Episode 760

Here we go again with another easy family diner idea! Made in collaboration with @Panzani.maroc, this recipe is personally one of my favorites! These yummy tagliatelle are mixed with a heavenly mixture: smoked salmon, capers and white sauce. Try making this recipe and trust me, you won't get enough of it and it'll only make you want more! RECIPE: https://www.cookingwithalia.com/760-smoked-salmon-tagliatelle-tagliatelle/ INGREDIENTS: 6 rolls of Panzani Tagliatelle 250 grams smoked salmon, cut into bite size pieces 1/4 cup capers, drained 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 white onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, grated 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill, plus more for garnish Pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS: 1- In a large pot, add the water and salt. Bring to a boiling point. 2- Add the Panzani tagliatelle rolls and cook for 10 minutes. Once ready, drain the pasta from water and reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water for later. 3- In a large pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic and cook for 2 minutes until soft. 4- Add the heavy cream and continue cooking for 3 minutes until the cream thickens. Season with a pinch of pepper. 5- Add the smoked salmon pieces, capers, and half of the chopped dill. Cook the salmon until it is warmed for about 2 minutes. Pour the sauce over the tagliatelle pasta and gently mix using a spatula until it is completely coated and well combined. Add ¼ cup pasta water if the sauce is too thick. 6- Garnish with more dill and Serve immediately.

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