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 …
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….
Kerala Prawn Curry
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Exberliner Column: Nasi Goreng
Nasi Goreng is one of my favourite meals to make after a busy day. A delicious bowl of fried rice with chicken and prawns, topped with shredded egg and a chilli sauce – this is a perfect comfort food to munch on in front of the TV. You can leave out the meat and/ or prawns and replace with some extra green beans. Everyone has their own way to cook this dish….
Chicken Tandoori Wraps (with a mixed salad and cucumber raita)
Chicken Tandoori Wraps are my healthier version of eating fajitas and also using some of my favourite spices – turmeric and garam masala. The cucumber raita cools down the spicy chicken and the finely chopped salad adds a bit of crunch. Garnish with loads of coriander and my kitchen smells fresh and tasty….