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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Apricot Spinach Smoothie

Cool off with this delicious fruit smoothie. Perfect summer breakfast. Combine all ingredients in ... until smooth. Adjust sweetness to desired taste with honey. ... may be frozen to make popsicles. My sister in law gave me a lot of apricots. So I tried to use it in creative ways. My kids enjoy these smoothies:))) You can add any fruits you like or have on hand.

Ingredients:
Apricots
Strawberries
Blueberries
Spinach
Honey
Ice or water

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Ramadan Apricot Drink Qamar Al Din قمر الدين

Qamar Ed-Din is a thick, sweet apricot drink which is made during Ramadan. Qamar ed-din is apricot paste which is spread in sheets and sundried, and the sheets can be bought in most oriental shops.

Ingredients
Serves 6

1/2 pack of qamar ed-din
3 cups of water
Sugar to taste
Optional Flavourings:
1 tablespoon Orange blossom water
1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Cut into small pieces, put in a pot and pour about 3 cups of hot water on top, bring to boil then turn of the heat. Allow to soak and dissolve for at least 1 hour.

Stir and strain through a sieve, or use a food processor to blend into a thick liquid.

Mix with water and sugar to suit your taste. Add Cinnamon or Orange blossom water if using.

Refrigerate, serve cool or chilled.