What’s On My Table, Zeina Layoun
Apple Raisin Oat Cookies
To prepare the applesauce, peel and deseed two sweet apples. Roughly chop and cook on low to medium heat adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of water only if apples start sticking to the bottom of the pot. When soft, blend to a puree and set aside to cool down.
Soak the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Mix the flour, quick oats, old fashioned rolled oats, salt and spices, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk the egg, sugar, oil and applesauce.
Add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients a little at a time, mixing well until incorporated.
Fold in drained raisins.
Divide dough equally using an ice cream scooper. Place on a baking pan covered with baking paper. Flatten.
Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for 20 minutes.
Let the cookies cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
HERE ARE THE THINGS ZEINA IS LOVING THIS MONTH
Pizza Stone
AED 137 (was 229) | Emile Henry
“I absolutely love Emile Henry cookware – ceramic is the healthiest and safest material to use in the kitchen. These pizza stones are not only beautiful, but great for homemade pizza making.”
Available at TAVOLASHOP.COM
Stainless Steel Cookware
AED 644 (was 859) | Rosetti Agostini
“Another favourite of mine are stainless steel pots – they are used by chefs all over the world and if you learn how to heat them properly, they become nonstick. I chose this colour because it’s simply gorgeous and gives off a vintage feel.”
Available at ROSSETTICASALINGHI.COM
Steak Knives Set
AED 719 | Schmidt Brothers
“Every kitchen should have a set of good steak knives and these ones are gorgeous.”
Available at CRATEANDBARREL.ME
Oven Thermometer
AED 26 (was AED 35) | Masterclass
“New bakers should invest in at least two thermometers to hang inside their oven, one on the left and another one on the right, to accurately measure the oven temperature. This will help you better understand any baking mistakes and customise things accordingly.”
Available at TAVOLASHOP.COM
Love Sculpture
AED 335 | Shaghaf Home
“Table accessories mean a lot to me and that is why I always make it a point to pick them up whenever I find something interesting to add to my growing collection.”
Available at SHAGHAFHOME.COM
Bag Vase
AED 285 (was AED 380) | Shaghaf Home
“I love how pretty this is. I can use it as a prop in one of my social media videos or to serve my homemade lemonade.”
Available at SHAGHAFHOME.COM
AND OFF THE TABLE
@TheMaineDXB
The MAINE Land Brasserie
“A restaurant I keep going back to is The MAINE Land Brasserie. Specifically, I love the Business Bay one. The staff are friendly, the cocktails are delicious, and the food is superb. Some of my favourite dishes include the freshly shucked oysters with a squeeze of lemon and the seabass ceviche – I love the pairing of maple syrup and orange. The steak tartare is not to be missed either. For mains, I always opt for the mussel pot; it’s delicious and never disappoints. They also have a selection of vegan dishes that are worth trying as well.”
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