This is the most delicious way to cook Bulgur wheat that is not only healthy but has so much flavour from the lentils and the onions. Recipe from Falastin, book by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley. Ingredients300g green lentils4 brown onions, thinly sliced2 tsp cornflour1 tsp saltsunflower/vegetable/rapeseed oilbulgar wheat1 ½ tsp cumin seeds1 ½ tbsp coriander seeds300g bulgar wheat½ tsp … Read More
This is such a fun recipe and the pizzas are ready in minutes, no proving, no kneading and no oven required. Perfect for a Monday night family meal. This recipe is from my friend John-Gregory Smith’s Book, ‘Fast Feasts’. Serves 4 people. IngredientsFor the Dough300g self-raising flour300g greek yoghurtpinch of salt½ tsp bicarbonate of soda For the ToppingsLebanese Inspiredza’atar1 mozzarella … Read More
A true feast for a hot summer’s day. Make sure the barbecue is nice and hot! Serves 4 people. IngredientsFor the Fish 2 whole sea bream black peppersaltsumacrapeseed oillime, slicedhandful of tarragon For the Potato Salad500g baby potatoes, washed3 heaped tbsp mayonnaise 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oilgenerous pinch of black peppergenerous pinch of salt For Salad3 artichokes hearts marinated … Read More
These are Jane’s Patisserie’s delicious ‘super easy’ triple chocolate cookies. Enjoy them warm with some ice cream or a cup of milk. Ingredients125g unsalted butter, softened100g light brown sugar 100g white granulated sugar 1 medium egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 25g cocoa powder 225g plain flour ½ tsp salt ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp baking powder 100g white … Read More
Aleksandar Taralezhkov teaches us how to make and amazing filo pie from scratch! This recipe happens to have a vegetarian filling and vegan pastry. You can use pre-bought filo pastry as well. IngredientsFor the Filo Pastry500g plain flour½ tbsp salt 1 ½ tbsp olive oil250ml water For the Filling2 leeks, finely chopped250g butter3 tbsp yoghurt150g feta cheese, crumbled3 eggs For … Read More
This recipe is inspired by Giuseppe’s Italian Bakes. This stunning celebration cake has layers of light sponge soaked in amaretto syrup and sandwiched with custard cream and more fresh cream on top. IngredientsFor the Cake6 eggs200g caster2 tsp vanilla bean pastezest of 1 lemon100g pasta flour100g cornflour For the Cream Filling700ml whole milk 1 tsp vanilla bean paste2 tbsp instant … Read More
A.K.A. Garja Matar Ki Sabji. This recipe is a wholesome winter meal. It can be vegan if you swap out the ghee for any oil of your choice. Serves 4 people. Ingredientsghee or sunflower/rapeseed/vegetable oil1 small red onion1 green chillithumb-sized piece of ginger1 small tomato1 tbsp cumin seedspinch of asafoetida4 carrots, peeled and chopped into small cubes½ tsp turmeric½ tsp … Read More
This wonderful recipe is from the ‘Joy of Chocolate’ by Paul A. Young. IngredientsFor the Base50g chocolate, roughly chopped75g unsalted butter, softened200g milk chocolate digestives, crushed For the Filling50g chocolate, roughly chopped100g 70% dark chocolate500g cream cheese, room temperature100g icing sugar250ml double cream For the Topping125g 70% dark chocolate50g milk chocolate 140g unsalted butter120g caster sugar50ml water175g double cream2 pinches … Read More
This delicious meal is very easy and ready in less than 30 minutes! Perfect for the whole family. Ingredientssunflower/rapeseed/vegetable oil2 red onions, thinly sliced1 red bell pepper, finely chopped300g long grain rice, rinsed1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp chilli flakes2 tsp deggi murch spice blend1.5 tsp salt180g raw king prawnsa small handful of fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped Method– Add tbsp … Read More
This recipe is super quick and easy – a great lunch option for the whole family. Ingredientssunflower/olive/vegetable oil2 red onions, thinly sliced4 curry leaves2 potatoes, pealed and finely chopped1 red bell pepper, finely chopped400g chickpeas, drained and rinsedsalt chilli powderground cumin6 eggs50g grated cheddar cheese50g mozzarella, cubed Method– Place the potatoes in a pan, cover them in water, and bring … Read More