Moroccan Meat Pie
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Pie crust dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg white, beaten
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or lamb until browned.
3. Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened.
4. Add the cumin, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and pepper and cook for another minute.
5. Add the parsley, cilantro, almonds, and raisins and mix well.
6. Remove from heat and let cool.
7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and beaten eggs.
8. Roll out the pie crust dough and use it to line a 9-inch pie dish.
9. Pour the meat mixture into the pie crust.
10. Cover with another layer of pie crust dough and crimp the edges to seal.
11. Brush the top of the pie with beaten egg white.
12. Use a sharp knife to make a few slits in the top of the pie for steam to escape.
13. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
14. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
What's it called?
It's called Moroccan Meat Pie.
Another name for Moroccan Meat Pie is _____
B'stilla or Pastilla.
Cat Cake Recipe
Here is a recipe for a vanilla-flavored cat cake:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk
- food coloring (orange, black, and pink)
- 1 batch of cream cheese frosting
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a mixer.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Add the dry ingredients in 2 or 3 batches, alternating with the milk.
7. Beat the batter until everything is well combined.
8. Divide the batter evenly into three bowls.
9. Color one bowl of batter with orange food coloring, the second with black, and leave the third bowl as is.
10. Transfer each colored batter into a piping bag.
11. Pour the plain batter into the cake pan and smooth the top.
12. Pipe the orange batter onto the top third of the cake to form the cat’s head.
13. Use the black batter to create the cat’s paws and ears.
14. Use the pink batter to create the inner part of the cat’s ears.
15. Bake the cake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes clean.
16. Once the cake has cooled to room temperature, apply the cream cheese frosting to the cake.
17. Finally, use additional frosting to create whiskers, eyes, and a nose on the cat’s face. Serve chilled.