SIGARA BOREK (cigar shaped pastries)
These are lovely as the tangy flavour of the feta works really well with the cool freshness of the mint, all encased in the lovely crisp pastry. Makes approximately … Continue Reading →
Category: MIDDLE EASTERN
STUFFED ARTICHOKE WITH PEAS AND DILL
Artichokes are, for some, unapproachable, and to think of stuffing them with a ground beef filling takes a bit of a leap of faith but because it’s by Yotam … Continue Reading →
BASMATI AND WILD RICE WITH CHICKPEAS, CURRANTS AND HERBS
Another recipe from the Jerusalem cookbook – Basmati & Wild Rice with Chickpeas, Currants & Herbs. It’s absolutely delicious and can be served warm or at room temperature. Oh, … Continue Reading →
STIFADO Rabbit Stew
There are a lot of gutsy rabbit stews made throughout Europe using regional wines. Rick Stein’s rabbit stew is a taste of the Mediterranean with rich flavours. Stifado is a … Continue Reading →
GRILLED BEEF TOMATOES WITH CHILLI GARLIC AND GINGER
These tomatoes are delicious, and so easy. All you need is some crusty bread, to mop up all those yummy tomato flavoured juices. A tip from Yotam Ottolenghi: if … Continue Reading →
TURKISH WHITE BEAN SALAD (Piyaz)
Turkish white bean salad. Another store cupboard menu. So simple: Beans, red onions, parsley, but it was the dressing, using tahini which was a taste bud revelation. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 … Continue Reading →
SALAD OLIVIEH
One of the most popular salads in Iran, Salad Olivieh is believed to have taken its influence from Russia and the salade russe, With Chicken, eggs, and cucumber added. … Continue Reading →
POMEGRANATE MOLASSES CHICKEN WITH BULGAR WHEAT SALAD
This a good one to make for guests. Sweet and sour, different textures, pretty colours, and the succulent chicken thighs. We first cooked it for Ginette and André. They keep … Continue Reading →