Rahat Al-Holqum

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon orange extract or 1 tablespoon creme de menthe
• red food coloring looks nicer with it
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted pistachios add along with your choice from above or 1/2 cup almonds add along with your choice from above
• 1 cup granulated sugar 1 c equals 250 ml or 1 cup desiccated coconut for dusting 1 c equals 250 ml

Steps:

• Combine sugar
• 1 c water
• cream of tartar
• and flavorings in a small saucepan and bring to a boil
• In a separate bowl
• combine cornstarch with remaining water
• mix completely
• and slowly stir into sugar mixture
• Boil over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes
• until the mixture reaches Firm-ball stage
• or 248 F 120C on a candy thermometer
• Apply non-stick cooking spray to a form ice cube trays will do nicely or an 8x8 pan
• Pour the hot mixture into the pan or form and allow to set When cool
• release from form or cut into cubes as applicable and roll each piece in powdered sugar
• granulated sugar
• or coconut
• Store at room temperature in airtight container

Turkish-Ish Salad

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Ingredients:

• 6 ounces israeli couscous
• 1/2 cup spring onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 persian cucumber can leave unpeeled if you prefer
• 3 small ripe roma tomatoes diced small
• 2 ounces raisins
• 2 tablespoons Italian parsley freshly chopped
• 2 tablespoons of fresh mint chopped
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sumaq to taste
• 1 lemon juice of
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

• Cook the couscous according to package directions Drain and set aside to cool
• In a salad bowl combine the spring onions cucumber tomatoes and raisins with the cooked couscous along with the herbs Pour over the lemon juice and olive oil Season to taste with salt and black pepper
• Toss ingredients together lightly Cover and chill until required