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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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 …
Salmon Teriyaki and Stir-Fry Noodles
This recipe is packed full of fresh vegetables, healthy salmon and a lot of flavour!
I love rice noodles. They are light and really soak up all the flavour. Plus they are incredibly easy to prepare – which makes this recipe one of my regular mid- week meals! …
Salmon Tikka with Pilau Rice
I love Salmon. It is one my favourite things to make, especially during the week as it is quick and easy to prepare. It is just a shame that salmon is expensive over here in Berlin. But I still try and include it as a quick and healthy meal after work. …