Pitta bread and hummus is an essential snack, and even better when homemade. In this recipe I give you 3 options so that there’s something for everyone. Ingredientsolive oil Lemon Coriander Hummus400g chickpeas, drained and rinsed2 heaped tbsp tahini¼ tsp salt 1 garlic clove20g fresh spinach leaves20g fresh coriander leavesjuice of ½ lemon1-2 tbsp water Beetroot Hummus 1 large beetroot, … Read More
This sensationally delicious paratha has spiced egg layered through it and is a must try.Makes 6 paratha. Ingredients300g chapati/atta flourghee/oil of choice250ml watersalt chilli powderhandful fresh coriander, finely chopped2 green chillies, finely choppedonion seeds6 eggsharissa paste Method– Place the flour, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp chilli powder in a large bowl. Add some water, a little at a time, … Read More
This recipe is so special to me. When I first moved to the UK, I lived over an Italian restaurant and used to go downstairs to eat this meal all the time. This is the perfect, easy midweek meal for the whole family to enjoy.Serves 2 Ingredients200g spaghetti6 garlic cloves, thinly slicedolive oil2 large sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped1 tsp chilli … Read More
This recipe is inspired by Fuchsia Dunlop’s recipe in her book ‘The Food of Sichuan’.Serves 2 Ingredients250g shiitake mushrooms, sliced into long and thin pieces75g potato starch/cornflour1 green bell pepper, roughly chopped8 dried red chillies, seeds removedoil of choice1 tsp whole Sichuan peppers3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1” piece of ginger, thinly sliced1 ½ tsp chilli bean paste1 tsp sesame oil … Read More
This recipe is from Yasmin Khan’s book, ‘Ripe Figs‘ and is the perfect light-lunch meal. Serves 1. Ingredients200g greek yoghurt1 slice sourdough bread, toastedsalt½ tsp cider vinegar 30g butter¼ tsp aleppo pepper ½ garlic clove, crushed Method– Crack an egg into a small bowl. – Fill a pan with water. Add ¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp cider vinegar, and bring … Read More
I am so excited to share this Khachapuri recipe from Katie Quinn’s book ‘Cheese, Wine & Bread‘. Perfect as lunch or light dinner. Ingredients230ml natural yoghurtoil of choicesalt5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted260g plain flour½ tsp baking powder1 aubergine, roughly chopped into 2cm cubes1 courgette, roughly chopped into 2cm cubes1 brown onion, roughly chopped1 red pepper, roughly chopped into 2cm cubes2 … Read More
A simple loaf, perfect toasted with a generous amount of salted butter! Ingredients320g bread flour 1tsp salt1tsp fast-action yeast25g butter, softened1 heaped tbsp harissa pasta200ml water Method– Preheat the oven to 220°C / 200°C with a fan. – In a large bowl, add the bread flour, salt, fast-action yeast, and butter. Mix well. – Add the harissa paste and mix. … Read More
This is a simple and delicious way to cook potatoes adding tons of flavour. These are great as snacks, sides or part of a big meal. This recipe is from the book ‘Saffron in the Souks‘ by John Gregory Smith. Ingredients3 large red potatoes, cut into wedges3-4 tsp salt3-4 tbsp olive oil2 garlic cloves, smashedBunch fresh coriander, chopped3 red chillies, … Read More