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 Here’s a super flavorful Lebanese-style sautéed fava beans recipe—quick but packed with traditional flavors: Lebanese-Style Garlicky Fava Beans with Tahini & Olive Oil Ingredients (2–3 servings): 2 cups fresh or frozen fava beans (shelled) 2–3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for drizzling) 2 tbsp tahini Juice of ½ lemon (adjust to taste) Salt and pepper to taste Optional toppings: chopped parsley, chili flakes, pomegranate seeds Instructions: Blanch beans: Boil fava beans in salted water for 2–3 minutes until tender but still bright green. Drain. Sauté garlic: In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Cook beans: Add fava beans and sauté 3–4 minutes until lightly golden. Season with salt and pepper. Make tahini drizzle: In a small bowl, mix tahini with lemon juice and a little warm water (1–2 tsp) until smooth and pourable. Combine: Drizzle ...

 Here’s a quick, garlicky sautéed fava beans recipe —ready in about 10 minutes: Quick Garlicky Sautéed Fava Beans Ingredients (2–3 servings): 2 cups fresh or frozen fava beans (shelled) 2–3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Optional: a squeeze of lemon, chili flakes, or chopped parsley Instructions: Blanch beans (if frozen or fresh): Boil in salted water for 2–3 minutes until tender but still bright green. Drain. Sauté garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn!). Add beans: Toss in the fava beans and sauté for 3–5 minutes until heated through and lightly golden in spots. Season: Add salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes. Stir well. Finish: Remove from heat, drizzle with a little lemon juice, and sprinkle parsley if desired. Serve warm. Tips: For extra flavor, add a small pinch of cumin or smoked paprika while sautéing. ...

 Here’s a classic and simple fava beans recipe that works as a Lebanese-style appetizer or side dish: Lebanese Stewed Fava Beans (Foul Medammas Style) Ingredients (4 servings): 2 cups cooked fava beans (or 1 can, drained) 3 tbsp olive oil 1–2 garlic cloves, minced Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste Optional toppings: chopped parsley, chopped tomatoes, chili flakes, olive oil drizzle Instructions: Prepare beans: If using dried fava beans, soak overnight and cook until tender. If using canned, rinse well. Cook garlic: In a medium pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add beans: Add fava beans and stir. Mash lightly with a spoon or potato masher (you can leave some whole for texture). Season: Stir in cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3–5 minutes, letting the flavors blend. Serve: Transfer to a plate, drizzle with extra olive oil, a...

 Ah, you mean kiwi with frosting —like decorating a cake or cupcakes with kiwi slices? Here’s a simple way to do it beautifully: Kiwi-Topped Frosted Cake or Cupcakes Ingredients: Your cake or cupcakes (any flavor, vanilla or lemon works well) Frosting of your choice (buttercream, cream cheese, or whipped cream) 2–3 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced Instructions: Frost the cake: Spread a smooth layer of frosting over your cooled cake or cupcakes. Prepare kiwi: Peel the kiwis and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons. Decorate: Arrange the kiwi slices on top of the frosting. You can make patterns like: A circle of slices around the edge Overlapping rows like fish scales Randomly for a casual look Optional glaze: For shine, brush a thin layer of apricot jam or honey over the kiwi. This also helps preserve the fresh look. Serve: Keep refrigerated if using cream-based frosting, and serve fresh. Tip: Kiwi pairs beautifully with vanilla,...

 You want a cake recipe that uses melted butter instead of creamed butter. Here’s a simple and delicious buttery cake recipe : Simple Butter Cake (with melted butter) Ingredients (for 8 servings): 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ½ cup (120 ml) milk (or any plant-based milk) Optional: zest of 1 lemon or orange for flavor Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan and line with parchment paper. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Stir in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Add milk and mix until smooth. Do not overmix . Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30–4...