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17 TV Shows to Catch in June 2022!

May 25, 2022
June TV SHOWS

TV Addicts, rejoice! To keep you plugged in to what is premiering every month, we put together a monthly list of new TV series set to air! We’ve added a description and a trailer for each show, so all you have to do is choose what sounds good and start streaming!

By Mariam Elhamy

*Shows are listed in alphabetical order

BABY FEVER

Meet Nana, the doctor that always knows how to best connect to her patients, no matter what it takes.

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FIRST KILL

New vampire Juliette (Sarah Catherine Hook) and vampire hunter Calliope (Imani Lewis) both seek their first kill but they develop romantic feelings for each other in this series based on the V.E. Schwab’s short story.

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FLOOR IS LAVA: SEASON 2

In Floor Is Lava Season 2, teams will traverse various obstacle courses trying their best to avoid the “lava” below. And Netflix promises there are “bigger obstacles, higher stakes, and even hotter lava,” in the new episodes, plus a huge and very slippery volcano.

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FOR ALL MANKIND: SEASON 3

The third season of the Ronald D. Moore sci-fi series jumps forward to 1990s as Mars becomes the newest space race goal.

FOR THE LOVE OF JASON: SEASON 2

Follows the modern experience of being single in your 30s from a male’s perspective.

GOD’S FAVORITE IDIOT

Mid-level tech support employee Clark Thompson (Ben Falcone) suddenly begins to glow and learns needs to get his co-workers to help him save mankind from Satan (Leslie Bibb) in this comedy created by Falcone nd Melissa McCarthy.

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IN THE DARK: SEASON 4

An irreverent blind woman in her twenties, Murphy, drifts through life in a drunken haze. She has only two friends—Jess, her understanding roommate, and Tyson, a teenage drug-dealer who saved her from a violent mugging.

LOVE & ANARCHY: SEASON 2

Sofie, Max and the team at Lund & Lagerstedt are finally back! Get ready for more drama, more anarchy and a whole lot of love.

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MALDIVAS

Don’t be fooled by appearances: there are many secrets behind the Maldivas vibrant condo in Rio de Janeiro. Liz, a new resident of the condominium, seeks to understand the mysteries behind her mother’s death but ends up discovering that each of her neighbors has something to hide. 

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MONEY HEIST KOREA

With the reunification of North and South Korea in sight, the Professor (Yoo Ji-tae) and the thieves he recruits, aim to steal the newly printed currency from the mint in this Korean adaptation of Money Heist.

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MS. MARVEL

16-year-old Pakistani-American Kamala Khan is struggling to find her place at her Jersey City school and at home when she suddenly gets superpowers like her favorite superhero, Captain Marvel.

PEAKY BLINDERS: SEASON 6

A notorious gang in 1919 Birmingham, England, is led by the fierce Tommy Shelby, a crime boss set on moving up in the world no matter the cost. The sixth and final season begins in 1933 with Tommy Shelby seeking new opportunities.

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PHYSICAL: SEASON 2

Sheila first fitness video is doing great but there are new competitors and she also is drawn someone new in the second season of the Annie Weisman dramedy.

QUEER AS FOLK

The reimagining of the Russell T. Davies’ Queer as Folk from Stephen Dunn is set in New Orleans where a group of friends are changed by a violent attack on their community.

THAT’S MY TIME WITH DAVID LETTERMAN

Recorded at the Netflix Is A Joke Fest, up-and-coming stand-up comedians perform a set and sit down to talk with David Letterman.

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THE BOYS: SEASON 3

It’s been a year of calm. Homelander’s subdued. Butcher works for the government, supervised by Hughie of all people. But both men itch to turn this peace and quiet into blood and bone. So when The Boys learn of a mysterious anti-Supe weapon, it sends them crashing into The Seven, starting a war, and chasing the legend of the first Superhero: Soldier Boy.

THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY: SEASON 3

Super. Sibling. Rivalry. Season three of The Umbrella Academy.

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10 Best Burger Places in Cairo We Can’t Stop Thinking About

May 25, 2022

What’s better than a juicy cheesy burger nestled between two luscious buns and some crunchy fries on the side? Come with us on a burger adventure as we reveal the best burger places in Cairo.

By Mariam Elhamy

Shocks Burgers

best burger places in CairoLocations:

  • The Waterway, Mohammed Nagib Axis, New Cairo
  • 26 Baghdad Street, Al Korba, Heliopolis
  • Mall of Arabia, In Front of IKEA

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The Burger Guy

Location: 21 Omar Lotfy, Al Hadiqah Ad Dawleyah, Nasr City

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Good Stuff Eatery

Location: Galleria40, Sheikh Zayed

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Bulldog Burger

Location: Arabella Plaza Ground Floor, New Cairo best burger places in Cairo

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Buffalo Burger

best burger places in Cairo

Locations:

  • 113 King Faisal St, Atati, Haram, Giza & In front of Al Zaeem Theater, Haram, Talbia
  • 8 Syria, Gazirat Mit Oqbah, Agouza, Giza
  • El Yamama Center، 3 Taha Hussein, Mohammed Mazhar, Qasr El Nil
  • In Front of Saudi Market, Al-Kahraba St, Sheikh Zayed City, Giza
  • 27 Nasr Street In front of Ceramica Cleopatra
  • Rd 9, Maadi
  • Central Spine Cityscape Mall, El Horreya Sq, Near to Al Hosary Mosque, 6th of October

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The Burger Factory

Location: 26th July st., 114 Hassan Sabry Street, Zamalek

The Burger Factory’s Facebook

BRGR

best burger places in Cairo

Locations: best burger places in Cairo

  • Mall Of Arabia, First 6th of October, Giza
  • Up Town Cairo Rd, Al Abageyah, El Mokattam
  • The Drive, Al Hay Al Asher, Nasr City
  • Westown Hub, Sheikh Zayed City, Giza

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Max Burgers

Locations:

  • 2 Dr Mahrouki, Al Huwaiteyah, Agouza
  • Cairo Festival City Mall, New Cairo
  • West Mark, 6th of October

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Wimpy

best burger places in Cairo

Locations: best burger places in Cairo

  • 47 El-Batal Ahmed Abd El-Aziz Ad Doqi, Dokki
  • Abbas Akkad Bridge, near Nozha Street, ELnasr road
  • Road 9, Maadi
  • Mohammed Mazhar, Zamalek
  • Americana Plaza, New Cairo

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O’Mama Burger House

Location: 6 Bahgat Ali, Abu Al Feda, Zamalek

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14 Rooftops in Cairo You Have To Look For and Visit

May 22, 2022
Rooftops in Cairo

Cairo Rooftops are truly the best places to view the city lights from the top. Leave the crowded bustling streets and join us as we take you on an adventure where you’ll get to experience food, drinks, ambiance and music at these amazing places located on terraces and rooftops of some of the best buildings in Cairo. Link

Here we go, the 14 most popular rooftops in Cairo.

By Mariam Elhamy

Sachi

Located in the heart of Sheikh Zayed, Park St.’s Sachi is elegantly decorated and nestled on top of the building. So you can see Zayed from the top.

Location, Park St., Sheikh Zayed

Anzu

Anzu Rooftop LoungeRooftops in Cairo is not just another rooftop, it’s –the- place to be if you’re in the mood for a wild party under the stars of Cairo.

Location: Beirut Street, Heliopolis, Cairo

Esco-bar

It’s never a bad time to visit Esco-bar. It’s a Mexican restaurant and bar with a Mérida-inspired atmosphere.

Location: 9 El-Moustashar Mohammed Fahmy El-Sayed, Qasr Ad Dobarah, Qasr El Nil, Garden City

Estro Ristorante

Rooftops in CairoOverlooking a cozy neighborhood in Maadi, Estro is famous for its exquisite food and warm ambiance. The perfect spot for date night.

Location: 11, Road 18, Royal Maadi Hotel 9th Floor Maadi, Sarayat

The Rooftop

With a marvelous view of the Grand Pyramids of Giza, who can resist having a bit at The Rooftop?

Location: 6 Gerier street, Inside Marvel Stone Hotel., Giza

Crimson

Rooftops in CairoCan’t decide where to go out with your friends this weekend? Don’t settle for anything less than Crimson’s view and delicious cocktails.

Location: St. former Montazah St, 16 Kamal Al Tawil, Zamalek

Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo

Kempinski offers a spectacular view of Cairo and the Nile coupled with delicious bites from their renowned chefs.

Location: 12 Ahmed Ragheb, Qasr El Nil, Cairo

La Terrace

Rooftops in CairoA super restaurant at a charming hotel in Zamalek, La Terrace is not to be missed.

Opia

When it’s date night you just know you have to visit Opia, the view from the top is just mesmerizing!

Location: Ramses Hilton Cairo

Carlton Hotel Roof Garden

Rooftops in Cairo

Enjoy a lazy day at the old but charming Carlton Hotel Roof Garden. Right in the heart of Downtown, this hotel is all vintage and good vibes. They have a pool table as well.

Location: 21, 26 July st., Downtown

Fairmont Nile City – Cairo

You have to go up 25 floors for this one but it’s worth it! Fairmont Nile has an outdoor terrace with a rooftop pool, restaurant and an amazing 360 view of the Nile river.

Location: Nile City Towers – 2005 B, Corniche El Nil, Ramlet Beaulac Cairo

Rooftop Zamalek

Rooftops in Cairo

Rooftop Zamalek is an old bar/restaurant that offers one of the best views of the Nile. It’s pretty old but worth a visit.

Location: Mohammed Mazhar, Zamalek

3al Genena Bar & Café 

3al Genena is another place with a view you can’t miss. It has a casual atmosphere at the top of St. George Hotel Cairo.

Location: 7 Radwan Ebn El Tabib St., behind Giza Zoo

Best View Pyramids Hotel

Rooftops in Cairo

The closest view of the Pyramids from the top. Enough said. Best View Pyramids Hotel has a rooftop with an unmatched view.

Location: 13 Gamal Abd.nasser st. Nazlet El Samman, Gizah Giza

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Game-Changing Ways to Spice Up Your Cheese Board

May 16, 2022
cheese board

Summer is right around the corner and these long nights need a nice snack that not only looks good but also tastes exquisite. So without further ado, here are ways to spice up your cheese board or cheese platter in the next gathering you host around the house.

Make a Mix of Both Fresh and Dried Fruits

Don’t Skip Melting-in-The-Mouth Soft Cheeses

Make Sure to Add Both Crackers and Bread Slices

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Add Some Fresh, Crunchy and Sweet Elements

cheese board

Fold Your Meats in Neat Way cheese board

cheese board

Add Chocolates. It Just Makes Everything Better

cheese board

Garnish with Rosemary to Pull Everything Together

Don’t Forget To Add a Knife or Utensils 

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13 Weirdest Superstitions From Around The World

May 12, 2022
weirdest superstitions

Black cats, broken mirrors and crows freak people out but they are a few of the very well-known superstitions worldwide. What you probably don’t know is that there are hundreds of bizarre superstitions all around the world. Here are some of the weirdest superstitions we found.

By Mariam Elhamy

Never Say “Happy Birthday” Too Early

In Russia, it is considered bad luck to celebrate or even congratulate someone on a birthday before the day arrives. weirdest superstitions

Don’t Place Two Mirrors Opposite Each Other

In Mexico, and elsewhere, facing two mirrors in front of each other opens a doorway for the devil.

Never Stick Your Chopstick Straight Up

Poking chopsticks down into your food is a big no-no in Japan because they look like the unlucky number four, according to the Japanese; which means death, and also the incense sticks used at funerals.weirdest superstitions

weirdest superstitions

Don’t Go Right Home After a Funeral

In the Philippines, a tradition called “pagpag” dictates that people never go straight back home after a wake. Otherwise, a bad spirit might tag along and come inside. We’re guessing it’s better that you take the bad spirits with you to places.weirdest superstitions

Don’t Make a Toast With Water

In Germany, a superstition claims that if you toast with water it’s as if you’re wishing death upon the people you’re drinking with. It stems from Greek mythology. Cheers!

Watch Out For Itchy Hands

In Turkey, if your right hand itches, that means you’ll come into some money but an itch on your left means you’ll lose money. weirdest superstitions

weirdest superstitions

Step in Dog Poop As Much As You Can

In France, stepping in dog poop with your left foot is actually considered good luck. It’s only bad luck if you step with your right foot. And in Russia, bird poop that lands on you or something that belongs to you will bring you wealth. weirdest superstitions

Don’t Get a Haircut on Tuesdays

Getting a haircut on a Tuesday in India will cause bad luck.

Don’t Give Yellow Flowers To A Russian

Gifting yellow flowers in Russia means that you’re cursing your friend with infidelity.

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Spilling Water Behind Someone Is a Nice Gesture

In Serbia, it’s good luck if you drip water behind a person as they leave.

Pregnant Women Should Give Into Their Cravings and Not Eat Weirdly Shaped Food

There’s a Canadian superstition that pregnant women who are craving fish but don’t eat it will end up having a baby with a fish head. While in Korea, eating Asymmetrical food means you will end up with an ugly baby.

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Don’t Walk Backwards

In Portugal, it’s considered bad luck to walk backwards. The common belief is that if you do, you’re showing the devil which way you’re going.

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7 Bizarre Food Items We Didn’t Even Know Existed

6 Hummus Dips Variations You Have To Make Today!

May 10, 2022
hummus dips

Hummus is undoubtedly one of the best dips out there, and as much as we love the traditional creamy hummus we’ve tried some hummus dips that will blow your mind! We just couldn’t keep them to ourselves.

Herby Avocado Hummus

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Ingredients:

  • ½ large ripe avocado
  • 1 15½-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
  • ⅓ cup tahini, well mixed
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated or smashed to a paste
  • ¾ teaspoon (or more) kosher salt
  • 10 cranks freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Method:

  1. Process avocado, chickpeas, tahini, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and 1 cup cilantro in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. With the motor running, stream in 2 tbsp. oil, then continue to process until hummus is very light and creamy, about 1 minute longer. hummus dips
  2. Taste and season with salt. Top with mint and cilantro and drizzle with more oil.

Beet and Ricotta Hummus

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Ingredients:

  • 1 red beetroot (about 6 ounces), scrubbed
  • 1 15½-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
  • ⅓ cup tahini, well mixed
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup ricotta
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated or smashed to a paste
  • 1 teaspoon (or more) kosher salt
  • 10 cranks freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • Mint leaves and olive oil (for serving)

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Wrap beet tightly in foil and place on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast until the tines of a fork slide easily into the center of beet, 60–70 mins. Let sit until cool enough to handle. hummus dips
  2. Meanwhile, process chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, ricotta, garlic, salt, pepper, and coriander in a food processor until smooth.
  3. Using a paper towel, rub beet to remove skin (it should slip off easily and any staining on your hands will be temporary). Trim root end and cut beet into 8 pieces; add to a food processor. Process until mixture is smooth, about 2 mins. Taste and season with salt, if needed.
  4. Transfer hummus to a shallow bowl. Top with mint and drizzle with oil.

Sweet and Tangy Hummus

Ingredients:

  • 1 15.5-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1½ tablespoon red pepper paste or 2 tsp. harissa paste
  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (optional)
  • Kosher salt
  • Olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and warm pita bread (for serving)

Method:

  1. Set aside 2 tbsp. chickpeas for serving. Process tahini, lemon juice, red pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, and remaining chickpeas in a food processor, adding water as needed, until hummus is very smooth; season with salt.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Prick the eggplant in a few places and grill it, turning occasionally, until the skin is completely black about 45-50 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. hummus dips
  3. Meanwhile, puree the chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh into the food processor. Add the tahini, lemon juice, yogurt, and kosher salt to taste. Pulse a few times until just combined. Don’t puree too much—you want there to be some texture to it! Taste and season with more salt/lemon/tahini as needed.
  4. Scoop into your serving bowl, drizzle with the olive oil, and top with oregano and torn fresh mint. Serve with pita.Serve hummus drizzled with oil and topped with red pepper and reserved chickpeas, with pita bread alongside.

Baba Ghanoush Hummus

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb eggplant (about one medium)
  • 1 15.5 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tablespoons plain Greek full-fat yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • Juice of one lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, fresh mint, oregano, and warm pita, for serving

Method:

Ginger And Turmeric Hummus

Ingredients:

  • 1 can 15 ounces of chickpeas, drained & rinsed*
  • 1/3 cup | 77 grams tahini, sesame seed butter
  • 1/4 cup | 60 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons ginger powder
  • 2 tablespoons | 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt hummus dips
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method:

  1. Put the chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, turmeric, and ginger in a food processor or blender and pulse until the mixture is smooth. While mixing, slowly pour the olive oil into the hummus. Add the salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
  2. If the hummus is too thick for your liking, add 1 tablespoon water at a time until it’s the right consistency.

Hummus with Roasted Bell Peppers

hummus dips

Ingredients:

  • 6 red, yellow, and/or orange bell peppers, halved lengthwise
  • 5 tablespoons plus ⅓ cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons Sauvignon Blanc vinegar or other white wine vinegar
  • 2 cups Creamy Hummus with Cumin
  • 2 tablespoons cooked dried chickpeas (removed from pot of cooked chickpeas when making hummus)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Method:

  1. Heat broiler. Place peppers cut side down, on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with 2 Tbsp. oil, and season generously with salt. Broil peppers until blackened in spots but flesh is still firm about 3 mins. Remove from oven and turn down temperature to 400°.
  2. Drizzle ⅓ cup oil over peppers and roast until flesh is silky in texture, 20–25 mins.
  3. Let cool, then remove ribs and seeds. Slice peppers and place in a large bowl.
  4. Add vinegar and toss to combine; taste and season with more salt if needed.
  5. Top Hummus with about 1 cup roasted bell peppers. Top with cooked chickpeas, drizzle with remaining 3 Tbsp. oil, and top with parsley. hummus dips
5 Unconventional Food Recipes That You Can Make Every Day

5 Unconventional Food Recipes That You Can Make Every Day

May 9, 2022
new food recipes

Tired of eating the same boring food every day? Enough okra and peas, check out these unconventional recipes from around the world and you will thank us later! new food recipes

Ukrainian Garlic Bread

Freshly baked garlic bread that is so aromatic you won’t need to call everyone for dinner cause they’ll be running down the stairs already.Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon fresh yeast
  • 2 ounces warm water
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
  • Scant 1 cup white flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (new) garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons sunflower oil, plus extra for oiling
  • Lightly beaten egg, to glaze
  • fine sea salt
  • Half a bunch of parsley, finely chopped

Method:

  1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in the water (make sure it is warm, hot water kills yeast). Add half of the flour and mix roughly. Cover with clingfilm and leave to proof in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. The next morning, add the rest of the flour and 1/2 tablespoon of fine sea salt to the dough and knead on a well-floured work surface until smooth and pulls away from your hands easily. new food recipes
  3. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape into round buns. Put them side by side in an oiled round ovenproof dish or a 9 1/2-inch round cake tin, cover and let them prove again, this time in a warm place until doubled in size. They will join together just like hot cross buns do.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Stir the crushed garlic through the oil with a small pinch of sea salt and let it infuse.
  5. When the dough looks plump and ready, brush them generously with the egg to glaze and bake them for 20-25 mins or until they form a glistening golden crust. Take them out and baste them with garlic oil. Serve immediately.

Sojouk and Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers

Texture, sweetness, hot melty cheese and an added layer of spice are what this recipe blend is all about. Try it for yourself and you’ll end up making it every day. new food recipes

Ingredients:

  • 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large can black beans
  • 1 tomato (chopped)
  • 2 shallots (chopped)
  • 2 jalapeños (chopped)
  • 3 serrano peppers (de-seeded and diced)
  • 1 pound minced oriental sausages or sojouk
  • 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, grated or cubed
  • 6 bell peppers (any color, but choose ones that can stand up straight)

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potatoes with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and salt to taste. Bake for 45 mins, or until tender. Set aside.
  2. Heat a small pot over medium heat. Add the butter, chopped shallots, tomato, and jalapeños. Cook until they start to break down. Add the beans and lime juice and stir. Cover and cook on medium-low for 20 mins. Set Aside.
  3. Heat a skillet on medium-high and add minced sojouk. Cook until browned.
  4. Mix sweet potatoes, beans, sojouk, serranos, and cheese together.
  5. Slice the tops of your peppers (save them), and remove core and seeds.
  6. While the grill is very hot, grill peppers and their tops until they are just starting to get soft; you don’t want to roast them all the way. When done, fill them with the mixture; put the tops back on.
  7. Put peppers back on the grill and cover. Cook for 30 mins, spinning every 5 mins.

Taiwanese Chicken

new food recipesA potent, salty and savory braised chicken dish with a sheer volume of garlic cloves, thick pieces of ginger and fresh basil leaves for flavor. Irresistible to try at home.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into 12 to 15 thick discs
  • 12 to 15 whole cloves garlic
  • 4 whole scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 to 3 small fresh red chilies, halved or sliced
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups packed fresh Thai basil leaves

Method:

  1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ginger, garlic, scallions, and chilies, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and lightly brown, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 mins.
  4. Add the apple cider vinegar and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the chicken pieces are cooked through and the sauce has slightly reduced, about 15 mins. Stir in the sugar until just dissolved.
  5. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Serve immediately.

Beef and Spinach Gozleme

new food recipesDon’t order delivery when you can easily make this mouthwatering Turkish Gozleme at home. new food recipes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 500g minced beef
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1/3 cup (50g) chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 4 large wraps
  • 60g baby spinach leaves
  • 100g fetta
  • Lemon wedges and mixed salad leaves to serve

Method:

  1. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook onion for 5 mins. Add garlic and cook for 1 min. Add mince and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any lumps, for 5 mins or until browned. Add spices and sundried tomatoes. Season. Cook for 5 mins or until most of the moisture has evaporated and mince is a little crispy.
  2. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Place 4 wraps on a clean surface. Place one-quarter of the mince mixture over one-half of each wrap. Top with spinach and sprinkle with fetta. Sprinkle a couple of drops of water on the other half of each wrap and fold over to enclose filling.
  3. Spray the top of 1 wrap with oil. Cook, oiled-side down, for 3 mins or until golden and crisp. Spray top with oil, then carefully turn over and cook for a further 2 mins. Transfer to a board. Repeat with remaining wraps.
  4. Cut Gozleme into wedges and serve with lemon wedges and salad leaves.

Malaysian Nasi Goreng

new food recipesFilled with protein, veggies and carbs, this recipe is the best when you just feel like throwing everything into one delicious dish. new food recipes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice, rinsed
  • 2 tbsp Peanut Oil or rice oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tsp chilli paste (optional)
  • 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
  • 1 cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1 medium ripe tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup coriander leaves

Method:

 

  1. Place rice in a large saucepan. Cover with 1 1/2 cups water. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 12 mins or until tender and water is absorbed. Set aside, covered, for 5 mins. Spread over a baking tray. Chill for 4 hrs or overnight.
  2. Heat half the oil in a wok over high heat. Crack in 1 egg. Cook for 2 mins or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining eggs.
  3. Heat the remaining oil in wok over high heat until smoking. Add the onion, garlic and chili. Stir-fry for 1 min or until fragrant. Add celery, carrot and peas and stir-fry for 2 mins or until heated through. Add rice and stir-fry for 5 mins or until heated through. Add soy sauce and stir-fry for 2 mins or until heated through.
  4. Sprinkle with cucumber and tomato. Top with fried eggs and coriander.

Easy Mouthwatering Recipes for When you Don’t Feel Like Cooking

 

Declutter For The Summer: 12 Decluttering Hacks You Don’t Wanna Miss

May 9, 2022
declutter

It’s time to declutter your brain, but first, let’s start with your house! Did you know that clutter can make you feel stressed, anxious and depressed? Who knew that a messy room could have so much weight? Try these decluttering hacks and we promise you’ll feel immediately lighter!

By Mariam Elhamy

Buy an Ottoman with a Hidden Storage Area

You can use this ottoman to store shoes to easily grab and wear on your way out or for things you don’t use daily. declutter

Save Space by Hanging Pot Lids on Cabinet Doors

Hang your pot lids on command hooks or bent nails on cabinet doors.

Stick your Spice Containers to the Fridge

Minimize kitchen clutter by sticking a magnet to the bottom of your spice containers and sticking them to the side of your fridge.

Store Cleaning Supplies in a Shoe Organizer

Hang the shoe organizer in your cleaning closet, laundry cupboard or wherever you can easily access it when cleaning the house.

Organize Messy Cords With Toilet Paper Rolls

declutterUsing contact or sticky colorful paper, use your crafty skills to beautify some toilet paper rolls and place all your tangled cords inside them.declutter

Hang Ties, Belts and Scarves On A Hanger in Shower Hooks

To be able to see your scarves and ties, hang them separately in shower hooks on a hanger.

Divide Drawers with Colorful Cereal Boxes

Cut some empty cereal boxes in half and cover them with colorful paper and use them to divide spaces inside your drawer to separate all your chargers, makeup, jewelry, etc.

Maximize Space in Bathrooms Using Vertical Storage

If your bathroom is small then this hack will provide you with the storage space that you need. Buy a vertical rack that is both stylish and practical to put all your bath salts, towels, candles, shampoos and creams on. declutter

Repurpose an Old Ladder To Hang Your Towels

declutterYou’ve probably never seen this anywhere else but it adds a rustic look to your bathroom.

Utilize your Fridge Space With Pullout Baskets

Use Pullout baskets to store eggs, fruits and veggies in your fridge.

Fold Bedsheets Inside Their Matching Pillowcases

declutterSaving you the hassle of having to find the matching pairs.

Use stick-on Containers On The Wall or Cabinet Doors

Stick-on containers can be very handy when organizing and saving space. They come in different shapes and sizes.

More decluttering tips:
  • Don’t use too many rugs, just stick with one statement piece in the center of each room.
  • Whenever you buy new clothes make a habit of donating old things that you haven’t worn in over a year.
  •  Stick remote controls on the wall or to the side of a table.

Redecorate Your Home with a Few Inexpensive Hacks

 

10 Red Flags You Should Never Ignore In A Partner

May 8, 2022
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Everyone’s been making jokes about red flags but they are usually clear signs of how a person behaves in certain situations. Catching these red flags early on will save you a lot of time and heartbreak.

In reality, it’s harder said than done but the truth is that no one should be with anyone who has more than one of the following traits. Watch out for these 10 red flags!

By Mariam Elhamy

1. Overly Controlling Everything in Your Life

“I don’t want you to see these friends anymore, I don’t like them.”, “Why are you dressed like that?”, “What hobbies? You don’t need to do any of that”, “Stay home today I don’t want you to go out”, do all these sentences sound familiar to you? Red flags!

Controlling people are very hard to deal with, they try to control everything in your life the way they think it should be. You don’t need that, you can be your own judge of what to do or who to be friends with.

2. Never Trusting You

No matter what you do to try to make them feel safe they always feel as if you’re doing something behind their back and they don’t trust or believe you when you try to explain it. They ask for your passwords and they are constantly looking over your shoulder to see who you’re texting. Red flags!

You don’t need that, it’s one thing to be protective and another thing to not trust the person you’re with. If you’re going to spend your life together you should be able to trust each other fully and not always have doubts or live in fear.

3. Constantly Putting You Down

In the sense that they always make you feel less and they never push you to become better. They always make fun of you or your skills even if in a joking way. You deserve someone who believes in you and has faith that you can do anything you set your mind to.

4. Being Narcissistic and Selfish

The one that thinks they are better than everyone else. Being emotionally involved with a narcissistic, ego-driven person can be exhausting because their needs will come first no matter what and they would rather die than admit or own up to their mistakes.

You won’t catch a break and they will never give you the attention you deserve but they require attention from you 24/7. It’s also really bad if they refer to all their exes as “crazy” or never admit that they could have had a hand in their failed relationships because it only means that they will always blame you if anything goes wrong.

5. Having Anger Management Issues

If you feel unsafe in any way around them, especially when they’re angry then run as fast as you can. A lot of people mistake emotional and physical abuse for other things but the fact remains, these people almost never change. Definitely a red flag!

6. Being Codependent 

When someone is addicted to being in a relationship they rely on you exclusively for emotional, psychological, and even physical support. This not only puts too much pressure on the relationship and your mental and emotional health, but it can also damage your own relationships with family and friends, and hinder your career development.

7. Avoiding Conflict

It’s okay to postpone a fight for a day or two until things cool down, but to bottle it all up and never resolve or confront the root of the problem will only fix it temporarily but it will always come up. If you’re with someone who’s too afraid to communicate and face their problems then you’ll never be able to live in peace.

8. Being Emotionally Unintelligent

Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive and manage your emotions. People who aren’t emotionally intelligent will rarely understand your feelings or empathize with you. They are usually guarded and don’t even understand or acknowledge their own emotions.

9. Your Friends/Family Don’t Like Them

red flagsYour friends and family usually know you best so if they have concerns about your partner you should keep an open mind when hearing them out. Especially if it’s based on how they’ve been acting or how they treat you when other people are not around.

10. Being Overly Jealous, Stingy, a Liar, a Cheater and a Bad Listener

These are all just very obvious red flags you should very much be careful of.

As a general rule with any relationship in your life, never ignore a red flag, talk it out with your partner and reach some conclusions, if things are not resolved and they still show the same behavior then don’t settle and wait for the right person. They will come!

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