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Carol
 
Home Town: Amman, Amman, Jordan
Living In: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Member Since: Jan. 2006
Cooking Level: Expert
Cooking Interests: Grilling & BBQ, Asian, Italian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Low Carb, Healthy, Dessert, Gourmet
Hobbies: Hiking/Camping, Walking, Reading Books, Music
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This picture was taken on my trip to Lebanon
About this Cook
I graduated from the University of Jordan with an M.A. degree in English Language and Literature. I worked as a teacher of English for six years at the Baptist School of Amman and taught as a part timer at the University of Jordan. I got married on Oct. 16, 2005. I haven't had the time to cook before getting married but now i am learning fast and doing a good job - I think :)
My favorite things to cook
I like to cook Arabic food. It's a bit difficult but I am doing ok especially by getting the guidance from my mom and mother in law. I am also interested in Chinese and Italian cuisines.
My favorite family cooking traditions
My mom cooks our traditional Jordanian dish (Mansaf) perfectly when we have a special occasion. I hope I can master it one day.
My cooking triumphs
Almost every new dish I have tried to cook was so tasty so far
My cooking tragedies
I cooked stir fried squid and simply changed some of the ingredients, and what a disaster!
Recipe Reviews 16 reviews
Thai-Style Tilapia
This recipe needs a lot of work. It is known that Thai food has to be well balanced salty, sweet, sour and hot. I have used fish sauce instead of the salt, added a bit of sugar, a squeeze of lemon and a chili. I have also used more lemongrass and added some shredded kafir lime leaves. it tasted a lot better.

1 user found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Sep. 16, 2008
Harisseh (Middle Eastern Sweets)
This is the recipe I grew up on... My mother used to do it all the time and i was searching for the recipe... Thanks By the way, I have used dark brown sugar instead of white... Tastes better

8 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Aug. 27, 2008
Homemade Chicken Fettuccine
i use the same recipe but i also add some rosemary. try it this way and hope u'll like it

10 users found this review helpful
Reviewed On: Sep. 26, 2007
 
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