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Category: Side dishes and Pickles

BERBERE SPICE MIX

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • January 15, 2022
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This berbere recipe can be used in countless Ethiopian and Eritrean dishes, and is very much a cornerstone ingredient in these cuisines. It adds a heady depth of flavour to … Continue Reading →

BULGUR AND BROAD BEAN SALAD

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • January 13, 2022
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A light salad with plenty of green vegetables, a chilli lime dressing, fresh mint  We’ve used vibrant broad beans to add a vibrant splash of colour. Fresh, light and full … Continue Reading →

PICKLED RED CABBAGE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 31, 2021
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  Pickled red cabbage and Pickled Onions are the two most popular pickles. The crisp  cabbage blends with so many dishes, it is a colourful accompaniment to cheese or meat. … Continue Reading →

POTATO AND CELERIAC DAUPHINOISE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • July 5, 2021
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  Celeriac adds a nutty tone to this classic dauphinoise. Serve this creamy, garlicky side dish with your favourite Sunday roast. and any left overs blitz with chicken stock to … Continue Reading →

GUNPOWDER SPICE MIX

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • May 10, 2021
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  INGREDIENTS 85g idli rice 170g urad dal 2 tablespoons chana dal 7 whole dried Kashmiri chillies 15 dried curry leaves 10 g Assafoetida 1 cinnamon stick seeds from green … Continue Reading →

KASHMIRI RADISH AND BEETROOT PICKLE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • May 10, 2021
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  This pickle is a Indian staple along with Mango Chutney. Its a perfect accompaniment with anything really, you could even include it in a cheese sandwich. INGREDIENTS 2 small … Continue Reading →

ROASTED COURGETTES WITH PARMESAN

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • May 10, 2021
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    These roasted courgette fries with Parmesan are oven-baked to crispy perfection. And you only need a few ingredients to make this delicious side dish. Easy, Tasty and Healthy, … Continue Reading →

RED CABBAGE COOKED IN THE VIENNESE FASHION

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • May 3, 2021
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Its the first time We’ve tried this way of cooking red cabbage by Nigella Lawson. It is a simply recipe but non the less a great one. Delicious and meltingly … Continue Reading →

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