Cookingwithalia's Recipes

How to make a delicious Portuguese fish dish! - 0

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F or 200 degree C. 2. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside. MAKING 3. For chocolate filling, in a small bowl, mix together cream cheese with the chocolate spread (like Nutella). 4. In a separate... - 0

GETTING READY 1. Cut both tips of zucchini and then slice it into half lengthwise. If the zucchini is bigger you can quarter them. MAKING 2. Place a pot over medium heat and drizzle the vegetable and olive oil in it. 3. Add salt, pepper, ground ginger,... - 0

GETTING READY 1. Cut avocado into half, scoop out the pulp and place it in a bowl. MAKING 2. Mash the avocado pulp and add freshly squeezed lime juice to it. 3. Add chopped tomato, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Mix well. 4. Season with salt and... - 0

Today we have special guests: my friends Roy and Miwa! As you can guess, they are from Japan. We are going to make sushi rolls today! Sushi is very popular in Japan and many other countries! In Japan, you can find both fancy places and cheap places that serve... - 0

Delicious gluten-free sesame Moroccan cookies! - 0

MAKING 1. In a blender, add fresh strawberries, mango, sugar, and yogurt. Blend well. 2. Add water, as needed to get desired consistency. SERVING 3. Garnish with strawberry slice and serve immediately. - 0

MAKING 1. For egg roll, in a bowl combine egg and salt. Whisk well. 2. In a non-stick pan, heat a little bit on oil over medium-high heat. 3. Pour half of the egg mixture into the hot pan. When the egg is almost firm, using a fork, roll the omelette and push... - 0

MAKING 1. On sushi mat, place seaweed sheet smooth side down and put cooked rice on it. Using a wooden spoon spread the rice, making sure to leave 1- ½-inch space around the edge of seaweed sheet. 2. Place avocado slices in the center, and then add bell... - 0

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F or 180 degree C. MAKING 2. In blender, add egg, vanilla, orange zest, and salt. 3. Pour evaporated milk, condensed milk, and regular milk. Blend well. 4. For caramel, place a skillet on medium high heat and pour... - 0

GETTING READY 1. In a bowl, marinate chicken in plain yogurt. Set aside for 30 minutes. MAKING 2. In a pan heat oil on medium. Put cinnamon stick, cardamom and cloves. Add the onions and sauté for a few minutes till they are golden brown in color. If they... - 0

I am going to show you how to make a super delicious salad using endives. Many people do not know what to do with it because they find it bitter or they dont know how to cook it. Today I am going to show you 2 things: first, how to cut an endive properly to... - 0

Quick tip for today: how to make homemade vinaigrette. No need to buy from the store anymore because after this video you will know how to make it yourself! - 0

GETTING READY 1. Grease a bread pan with butter. Place a parchment paper on it and cut off the extra edges. Set aside. MAKING 2. In a large bowl, break the eggs, add sugar and using electric beater beat it till it turns thick, frothy and off white. 3. Add... - 0

GETTING READY 1. In a bowl, place the Chinese vermicelli. Pour boiling water over it and soak for 10 minutes. 2. When the noodles are soft, cut them with scissors to shorten them. 3. Drain into a colander and set aside. MAKING 4. In a pan, heat olive oil on... - 0

You can not eat gluten? You can not eat grain? No worries, Ariyele is showing us how to make the BEST gluten free cookies ever! Super easy recipe that for sure will make you smile! - 0

Creme fraiche has a nutty flavor and is a bit sour, but less sour than the U.S. sour cream. It is creamy but less dense the cream cheese. You can use creme fraiche in multiple recipes. You can also use it with sauces because it does not curdle with heat. It... - 0

Today we are cooking spinach the Moroccan way, following Mallow style, or what we call in Morocco Bakkoula. A delicious blend of greens, olives, and spices. yum! - 0

Homemade chocolate hazelnut spread (Nutella style) with fresh hazelnut, dark chocolate, and other ingredients that will make you say yum! - 0

How to make Chocolate Tart a to-die-for dessert that is very easy to make! This can be an ideal dessert for a Valentine's Day dinner! You can either purchase the dough already made from the store or make it yourself (check out my recipe on how to make Pate... - 0

How to make Pâte Sucrée (sweet dough) used in many types of pies, especially the ones with a filling that does not required cooking such as custard, cream, etc. - 0

Rfissa is a very traditional Moroccan dish made of a sort of pancake topped with chicken and sometimes lentil. This recipe is a type of Rfissa called Rfissa with Rziza, there the pancake is Rzizza or Razzat al Kadi (judge's turban) which is a sort of thready... - 0

Rfissa is a very traditional Moroccan dish made of a sort of pancake topped with chicken and sometimes lentil. This recipe is a type of Rfissa called Rfissa with Rziza, there the pancake is Rzizza or Razzat al Kadi (judge's turban) which is a sort of thready... - 0

Galette Des Rois (Kings' Pastry) is a traditional French cake made in January to celebrate Epiphany. It's a delicious pastry filled with almond cream. yum! - 0

Delicious Moroccan butter cookies topped with chocolate and walnuts! Perfect gift for the Holidays! - 0

Today I am going to show you how to make Harira. Harira is the Queen soup of the Moroccan table especially during Ramadan. We eat it every day, for 30 days in a row, during Ramadan and we never get tired of it! It's delicious, nutritious, and simply amazing! - 0

How to make a quick Lemon Honey Tea to sooth your throat when you have a cold! - 0

Super easy, 3 ingredients, coconut chocolate sweets! They are gluten free and require no baking! - 0

GETTING READY 1. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside. MAKING 2. In a large bowl, put the powdered crackers. Add chopped walnuts and dried fruits and mix well till well combined. 3. Put the dulce de leche and using clean hands mix them well to... - 120.292

GETTING READY 1. In a food processor, grind the walnuts to powder. Transfer in to a large bowl. 2. In a mortar, put the mastic pebbles with 1 teaspoon granulated sugar and crush it with a pestle (if using mastic). Transfer it into the bowl with walnut... - 122.135

During my last visit to Morocco, I went to meet the founder of Ch'hiwatine. Ch'hiwatine is a new company that prepares and delivers high quality authentic Moroccan food in Casablanca. Not only I get to know more about them but they also shared with us the... - 114.15

The Holiday season is back and Thanksgiving dinner is one of my favorite meals in the U.S. Today, I wanted to celebrate a fusion of cultures by making a Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie with a Moroccan twist! A nice surprise to your Thanksgiving dinner! - 126.489

How to make sweet dough which is the base of many French pies and tarts. - 108.653

The classic recipe of Tiramisu has a coffee/chocolate flavor, but today we are making a strawberries tiramisu, a perfect dessert to end a meal or snack during the hot summer days! In Italy, every family has their own Tiramisu recipe, so it's always a surprise... - 120.007

I am still in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia! My friend Eman is showing us how to make a popular Arab egg dish called Shakshuka - it's perfect for breakfast! Many countries share a similar dish and that just adds to the beauty of how food can be an unlimited mean of... - 117.737

I shot this video in my last day in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - where I met many amazing people and had a wonderful time! Per many requests from viewers, I asked my friend Eman to show us another recipe that is popular in Saudi Arabia: Sambusa! Sambusa is very... - 126.727

I am in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia! My friend Eman is treating us for an amazing Saudi dish: Saleeg! Roasted chicken over porridge-like rice mixture... one word: DELICIOUS! - 120.406

Today's quick tip on how to spice up your almonds Moroccan style! - 120.85

Today we are making a Middle Eastern milk pudding called "Muhallabia". It is usually made with rose water, but today my grandmother is making it the Moroccan way with orange blossom water. This recipe is super easy, super refreshing, and super delicious! It's... - 116.338

Paul Wolfert is showing us a super easy method for making Warka at home! Warka is a Moroccan dough (a bit similar to phyllo dough) that has an amazing crunch! Many Moroccan staple dishes are make with Warka such as Bastilla, Briwat, and so on. The recipe is... - 100.441

Paula Wolfert is THE expert of Moroccan cooking. I met with her at her beautiful home in Sonoma (Califonia) to show us how to make "Warka", a staple ingredient in Moroccan cuisine. Warka is a very thin layer of dough (similar to phyllo dough) used to make... - 109.371

Fun Fact: Did you know that Morocco was one of the first nations to recognize the U.S. as an independent country in 1777? July 4th is the American independence day - it's a holiday here in the U.S. People go to parks with family and friends, barbecue, have a... - 127.552

How to make delicious Moroccan Spring Rolls filled with ground meat. These are a favorite during Ramadan season. You could change the filling to your taste, and use the same technique. - 124.044

Today, my really good friend Mhamed, from Morocco, is showing us how to make a wonderful Moroccan appetizer: "Fava Mcharmel" which is fava beans cooked in a spiced sauce. It is a super easy recipe that will make you fall in love with both cooking and Moroccan... - 122.547

Today I am going to show you how to make a cookie that looks difficult to make but it is not: Meringues with Walnuts! Meringue is basically egg whites with sugar, baked at low temperature. Today we are going to add walnuts to it. You get the crunchy outside... - 122.99

Today's tip is how to prepare delicious and super light Moroccan baked fish in less than 30 minutes! - 112.991

GETTING READY 1. MARINADE (CHARMOULA)- Cut the preserved lemons without separating the pieces. Remove the pulp and retain the skin. 2. Chop the pulp using a kitchen knife. 3. In a bowl, mix the pulp with the soften butter until well incorporated. Add the... - 124.025

Today I am going to show you how to make a staple Moroccan cake called Meskoutal. There are so many recipes of Meskouta because every Moroccan family has its own way of making it. We are going to make the yogurt version, some people prefer to replace the... - 127.528

Today we are making the traditional Moroccan Beetroot Salad. Beetroot is a vegetable that is often ignored because people do not know how to cook it. It is actually very versatile: you can boil it, steam it, or even roast it! It has a rich flavor and it is... - 122.179

MAKING 1. In a large pot put the potatoes. Cover with cold water, add salt, the garlic cloves, and bay leaves. 2. Cook on medium-high heat, covered, for around 30 minutes or until the potatoes become soft. 3. Drain the potatoes from the water and transfer... - 114.388

Today's tip is how to make Mashed Sweet Potatoes Express! With more vitamin C, vitamin A, and low glycemic index, the Sweet Potato Queen can for sure scare the little white potatoes. So if you were going to eat potatoes, choose the Queen because it wont cause... - 118.844

Today we are making Kumquat marmalade Moroccan style! flavored with Star Anise and Orange Blossom Water! Kumquats have been called "the little gold gems of the citrus family". They are believed to be native to China. It is the only citrus fruit that can be... - 125.189

Moroccan cuisine has various meatball dishes. The most popular one is "Kefta bMatecha" which is meatballs cooked in a tomato sauce topped is eggs. Today, I am going to show you how to make a unique meatball dish from Rabt, the capital of Morocco, and my city!... - 126.234

In Morocco, khobz is a very important element for every meal. We basically eat all the main dishes as well as the cooked salads with khobz. Even in the morning, we eat for breakfast by dipping it in honey and olive oil. My grandmother is going to show us how... - 126.014

My grandmother is from Oujda, which is a city located in the Easter side of Morocco, not far from the Algerian borders. When I used to visit her as a child, she would take me out and buy me my favorite street food called Karane! Karane is a sort of a flan... - 124.837

Ka'ak is a unique Moroccan cookie that is very popular in the Eastern region of Morocco, mainly my grandmother's city called Oujda. This cookie is like no other cookie you have seen in your life: it has an interesting circular shape, super warm flavors, and... - 125.849

Today's video is dedicated to the people of Syria. I am horried at what is happening in Syria and this is my way to show that the people of Syria are in my mind. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as well. The Syrian table is known for Mezze, which... - 122.708

Today's tip is how to make these delicious French cookies called "palmiers" or "Elephant Ears". Although these cookies are French, they are very popular in Morocco and I used to love them as a kid! These cookies which take only 2 ingredients will make your... - 108.57

Today's tip is how to make Berry Compote. "Compote" in French refers to a puree of cooked fruit, usually apples, basically "apple sauce" but today we are going to make a summer compote with cherries and strawberries. You can eat it for breakfast, snack, or... - 107.983

I am going to show you how to make Date Paste that is used in many Arabic desserts and cookies. And if you don't bake, then this will become your new Nutella , used as a topping from your waffles to your yogurt! - 100.219

The fall season is here and it's time to make caramel sauce! It's rich, velvety, and so delicious! Caramel sauce can be used as a topping, a filling, or to make caramel apples! You only need 4 ingredients plus the flavoring of your choice. Your friends and... - 106.239

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F 2. Take a baking pan and brush it with vegetable oil, then cover it with bread crumbs. Tap the pan gently to remove any excess bread crumbs. MAKING 3. In a cooking pan put the peppers, tomato, and... - 109.813

Every Moroccan knows "Raibi Jamila". It's a pomegranate yogurt drink that we all grew up with in Morocco, and I doubt you can find it in any other country but Morocco. I asked around and search the internet to see if I can find a recipe that reminds me of... - 117.308

GETTING READY 1. PREPARING CARROTS: Grate the carrots using the medium holes of the grater. 2. In a sauce pan pour 3 cups of milk and add the grated carrots. Cook on medium heat for 20-25 minutes. 3. Once the carrots are cooked, drain them from the milk.... - 117.76

My friend Fanny, from South of France, is visiting me in California. Of course, I asked her to share with us her favorite recipe, which is Ice Cream cake! One layer of vanilla ice cream, one layer of meringue, one layer of raspberry sorbet, and the whole... - 132.58

Did you know that the Islamic year is 11-12 days shorter than the standard calendar year? In Morocco, people celebrate the 10th day from the Islamic new year as Achoura. Kids get new clothes, new toys, and their favorite snack: Fakya of Achoura, a mix of... - 127.779

Ramadan is coming up and dates are essential in a Ramadan table. Today I am going to show you how to make Date Truffles, it's a super easy super delicious recipe! All you need is date paste, so refer to my "how to make date paste" video and coating. Today I... - 108.561

GETTING READY 1. CHOCOLATE MIXTURE: Using a kitchen knife, finely chop the chocolate and place it in a bowl. 2. In a pan, heat the heavy cream until it becomes hot but should not reach a boiling point. 3. Pour the heavy cream over the chopped chocolate and... - 107.603

Creamy and healthy chocolate raspberry roll made with Greek yogurt! - 128.21

GETTING READY 1. MARINADE: Using a mortar and a pestle, mix the ground spices, the fennel seeds, and coriander seeds together until they are completely crushed. 2. Add the Harissa sauce to the mortar and continue mixing. 3. Put the sliced garlic cloves to... - 124.108

This morning I went to the farmer's market and I got super fresh vegetables. So I thought of making a soup especially that Ramadan is coming up. We are going to make a very popular soup in Morocco called "Chorba Lsan Tair". "Chorba" means soup, "Lsan Tair"... - 131.119

Today we are making a special treat for Father's Day! My dad loves to eat 2 things: chocolate and dates! So thinking of him, I am going to show you how to make delicious chocolate date muffins! People are definitely going to ask you how you made them. You... - 129.212

Today we are making a special dessert for Valentine's Day: Chili Pepper Chocolate Pot de Crème! Pot de Crème literally means in French a "pot of cream". It is a French dessert custard that has a light texture. However, I am going to show you how to do it my... - 130.214

During Ramadan Muslims fast from morning to night, no food or drinking. In Morocco, juices are important element of the Ramadan table. Today I am going to show you how to make a juice that will bring a smile to anyone who drinks it, it's a sunshine in a glass! - 123.672

Today's tip is sandwilicious! I am going to show you how to make 'batbout', small little Moroccan breads that are perfect from yummy sandwiches. You can fill them up with cheese, meat, chicken, or any other filling of your choice! They are cute, they are... - 103.307

I would like to dedicate today's video to the people of Egypt. We are making Coconut Basbousa, which is an Egyptian semolina cake soaked in rose water. This is my way to say that my thoughts are with the people of Egypt... - 126.531

I love pineapple! It's sweet, juicy, and it makes me feel that I am in an exotic island when I eat it! Today, I am going to show you how to bring pineappl to the next level. Yes, it's possible! we are going to bake it in a sweet flavored syrup for one hour,... - 131.213

Growing up in Morocco, I loved a dairy product called "Danette". It is a chocolate cream, not too sweet, but very chocolaty, that I used to eat with cookies! I was not able to find Danette in the U.S. so today I am going to show you how to make homemade... - 130.303

My childhood friend has an amazing Moroccan chicken recipe called "Djaj M'Kalli and M'Hammer", "djaj" means "chicken" in Moroccan, "M'Kalli" means "fried" and "M'Hammer" means "roasted". We will marinate a whole chicken in a flavorful sauce overnight, then... - 125.694

When I go to Chinese restaurants I like to order egg rolls because they remind me of "Briwate". "Briwate" are the Moroccan egg rolls, they are shaped as cigars or triangles and they are filled with meat, chicken, vegetables, or any other filling. The last... - 131.569

Coconut Ghriba is a delicious Moroccan cookie made with coconut. The original Ghriba recipe is made with flour and sesame seeds, but there are multiple types of Ghriba: almond ghriba, walnut ghriba, and so on. If you are following a gluten-free diet you can... - 127.103

GETTING READY 1. FILLING: In a food mixer put the pistachios, white sugar, and ground cinnamon and pulse to chop (Keep the pistachios into small chunks to get a crunchy texture in the baklawa). 2. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees... - 125.731

Kanafeh or Konafa is a middle-eastern sweet that looks like a pie make with top and bottom shredded filo dough layers and filled with cheese or cream in the center. It is served hot with simple syrup flavored with orange blossom water or rose water! - 127.345

Seafood gratin is a delicious main dish made with fish and seafood (today we will make it tilapia and shrimp), covered with a bechamel sauce, topped with cheese and baked it in the oven! what not to love?! - 126.907

GETTING READY 1. BEEF: In a cooking pot, drizzle the olive oil. 2. Squeeze water from the grated onions and add it to the oil. 3. Add the meat, the crushed garlic cloves, and all the spices. Mix all the ingredients using a wooden spoon. 4. Cover the pot... - 122.456

GETTING READY 1. Using a sieve, sift the flour into a large ball. Add the baking powder, salt, and cardamom. 2. Mix the ingredients with a whisk, until they are all well incorporated. Set aside. 3. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees... - 125.726

Delicious sweet and savory dates to welcome your guests! - 108.106

GETTING READY 1. Preheat your oven to 350 F (176 C) degree. 2. In a large bowl, mix the graham crackers and cashews powders. 3. Add the melted butter and mix until well incorporated. The texture should feel like wet sand. 4. Spread the Graham mixture into 9... - 123.422

GETTING READY 1. Preheat your oven to 350 F (176 C) degree. 2. In a large bowl, mix the graham crackers and cashew powder. 3. Add the melted butter and mix until well incorporated. The texture should feel like wet sand. 4. Spread the Graham mixture into 9... - 123.431

GETTING READY 1. CHICKEN: In a pot, drizzle the olive oil and vegetable oil. Add the grated onions, chicken spices, cinnamon sticks, and the chicken. Mix all the ingredients together using a wooden spoon. 2. Cover the pot and cook the chicken on medium heat... - 124.127

Beef liver marinated in Moroccan charmoula (marinade) and cooked in olive oil! - 124.95

Ajarian Khachapuri is a filled bread from the Republic of Georgia. The dough is shaped as a boat, filled with cheese (originally Selguni), and topped with an egg. It is served with fresh cilantro and tomato salsa! What a way to start the day! - 104.922

Ajarian Khachapuri is a filled bread from the Republic of Georgia. The dough is shaped as a boat, filled with cheese (originally Selguni), and topped with an egg. It is served with fresh cilantro and tomato salsa! What a way to start the day! - 104.917

GETTING READY 1. Preheat your oven to 350 F degrees (176 C) 2. CUPCAKE BATTER: Over a large bowl place a sieve, and sift all together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. 3. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and coloring.... - 127.378

MAKING 1. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together: tomatoes, cucumber, onion, preserved lemon peel, lemon juice, chopped cilantro, olive oil, and spices. Mix well. Taste and adjust the spices accordingly. SERVING 2. In a bowl, serve the salad... - 121.584

GETTING READY 1. Cut the shrimp into small pieces. 2. Slice the avocado, scoop the flesh without piercing the skin. 3. Slice and cut the avocado pulp into small pieces. 4. Using a spoon, scrape the inside of the avocado skin to make it smooth. Save the skin... - 117.113

GETTING READY 1. Using a kitchen knife, chop the chocolate. Set aside MAKING 2. In a saucepan pour the milk. Add the spices, sugar, and cocoa powder. You can adjust the spices to your taste. 3. Heat the milk over medium heat, until it reaches a boiling... - 125.82

GETTING READY 1. Preheat your oven to 375 F degrees (190 C). 2. BUTTER FILLING: In a bowl, using a fork, mix the butter and brown sugar. 3. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and the zest of 1 orange and continue mixing until you get a smooth texture. 4. Add... - 120.27