I have made no secret of my love for Middle Eastern food. It is one of the most vibrant and delicious cuisines out there. The use of fresh spices and herbs such as turmeric and coriander and the heat from the chillies and paprika make for the most wonderful of seasonings for good quality meat and vegetables. I love the use of chunky, fat aubergines all ready to soak up plenty of olive oil. I am also a big fan of the sweet and spicy taste that you often get with Middle Eastern food, for example by using dates or sultanans…
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Classic Chilli Con Carne
I will call this a Classic Chilli Con Carne but I won’t call it traditional. In fact, there is nothing typical or traditional about this Chilli Con Carne and the reason being is because this is a British home cooking favourite. I started to wonder if we had done this dish a little unjustice. That we have sort of given it the full lasagne and stroganoff treatment by taking dishes that became popular in the 70s and 80s and not really doing much to them since. But isn’t that why we like it?…
Turkey Tagine with Rice Pilaf
A Turkey Tagine is a great way to freshen up all those leftovers. I am a big fan of Middle Eastern food. It is fresh, vibrant and full of flavour. It is also wholesome, rich, aromatic yet still healthy – it is no wonder that in recent years Middle Eastern cusine has become increasingly popular. Hummus, falafel, fattoush, baba ganoush and pitta are just a few of my favourite things! A plate of hummus (and not your supermarket kind, this has to be a smooth creamy texture and with plenty of tahini, lemon and garlic) served with …
Leftover Coronation Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Opening the fridge on boxing day and wondering what on earth to do with all that leftover turkey is as much of a Christmas tradition as the big dinner itself! It is one of the best parts of Christmas where you spend the next few days simply enjoying leftovers and fridge raids. It makes the effort of cooking the big meal on Christmas day last for a few extra days with mininal stress. For me, Christmas is all about the leftovers and there isn’t a more perfect time for us to have a fridge full of food ready to go….
Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
I made this soup last weekend in an attempt to warm up from the cold weather! Soup is one of my go to autumn/ winter favourites and I always make sure to cook up a big batch. A big bowl of soup on a cold, wet day is the ultimate comfort food, served with large chunks of fresh bread to soak it all up with. Making your own is incredibly easy and healthier than the ready made alternatives you find in the supermarket. I often make a load over the weekend…
Moroccan Meatballs with Couscous
I have recently started a new job which is why the blogging had died down a bit the last couple of weeks. However, this has not stopped me from cooking! I am a big fan of batch cooking so that I can stock up my freezer and have meals ready prepared for a busy working week. Both me and my fiance have demanding jobs and work long hours so the working week meal plan is all about being quick and easy! …
Cumin and Hazelnut Roasted Cauliflower
I love the summer and feasting on a bit of al fresco dining! Banh Mi, Greek Style Mezze, Simple Greek Salad and Panzanella are all summer favourites of mine. There is certainly no room for hearty stews and standing over a load of pots and pans during the summer months! …