Emily Rihani
Emily Rihani is the daughter to the celebrity chef Eva Halasa Rihani. She will be part of the brand new show ‘Cooking With My Mom’ on Yahoo! Maktoob.
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The perfect dessert for summer
My mom knows how much I adore fresh fruits, and I think it’s a crime if the house doesn’t have any fruit.
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Crunchy, chewy coconut delight
Coconut is one of my favorite ingredients to add to a dessert, because it balances the sweetness. Mom showed me a very simple recipe today that requires very little time.
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The bold flavours of Baba Ganoush and Mutabbal
I’m not a big fan when it comes to eggplant, but mom convinced me that there are some flavors that you can add to enhance a taste you dislike.
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Today was my favorite day while cooking with mom
Today was my favorite day while cooking with mom. She combined some of the things I love the most, and assembled them into the shape of a heart that was beautiful.
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My friends were obviously speechless
My friends Julie and Leen came over today, so I had to do them something sweet to savor and enjoy! And what better way to serve your guests with dessert other than the all-time favorite tiramisu cupcakes?
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Who knew that green peas could be mashed just like potatoes?
Every time I try to make Béchamel sauce, I end up with a complete mess of lumps and milk. Today mom taught me the right way to make Béchamel sauce, which surprisingly turned out to be pretty simple.
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Fattah is one of the signature dishes in Arabian cuisine
Fattah is one of the signature dishes in Arabian cuisine, but every country has their own take on the Fattah dish.
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Everyone likes to eat something light from time to time
Today I helped mom prepare two different salads that were unbelievably delicious. She keeps surprising me with her new ideas and useful tips.
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Bake, crumble, mix, shape then dip
The best way to spend the day having fun, especially with little ones is to prepare this dish.
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A great light lunch and a very easy meal
Today mom and I wanted to do something that my dad adores, roasted fillet with black pepper. I’ve always thought that roasted fillet was made by first seasoning, then placing it in the oven, but apparently there’s so much more to it.
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Canapés, an elegant work of art
Small and simple, the elegant works of art I painted today. Mom taught me the steps of how to make tuna, caviar, and salmon canapés.
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My graduation treat
Kunafah is a common dessert that’s often served during celebrations and special events. Since it was my graduation party, mom decided to make the toasted Kunafah that she learnt from her friend. When we buy the Kunafah from shops, it usually consists of the stringy like dough and cheese.
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Chicken curry that's not spicy
My favorite main dishes usually consist of chicken as the main ingredient.
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Making Atayef is simpler than you thought
Today, mom called me into the kitchen and started to tell me about the ingredients in Atayef.