Baked Yoghurt Chicken Drumsticks
Sunday, July 14, 2024Tuck into these succulent and flavourful chicken drumsticks marinated in a delicious gluten-free yoghurt sauce. Chicken drumsticks with skin on, and bone in are full of flavour, and because they're economical, quick to prepare, and kid-friendly, drumsticks are an easy weeknight option. And this is also a great dish when you are entertaining as you can marinate the chicken the night before and just put it in the oven once your friends have arrived.
Broad Bean and Snow Pea Salad with Almond and Feta
Saturday, July 13, 2024Green, fresh and flavour-packed, this simple salad is great to make at any occasion. Broad beans, aka fava beans, are a good source of protein, carbohydrates and vitamins. The rubbery skins of broad beans are edible, but I prefer the double podded ones for the salad. It does take a little bit of extra time and patience to remove the skin of each individual bean, but totally worth it! Use peas or edamame instead if you prefer.
No Bake Berry Tart
Friday, July 12, 2024A cookie base made from Oreo and Kerrygold butter, a rich filling from soaked cashew nuts, acai powder, coconut and blueberries sweetened with a little maple syrup. Berry sauce and garnish can be left out if you just can't be bothered. This (almost) raw berry tart will win over even the sceptics. Easy, delicious and it's vegan, if that's important to you. If you don't have agar agar, then use 1-2 teaspoons of chia seeds to thicken the sauce.
Quick Low Carb Onion Bread
Thursday, July 11, 2024Nothing tastes or smells better than fresh warm bread straight from the oven! This rustic onion bread with bacon is not only delicious, but also low carb and naturally gluten free! It also makes a great party snack with a tasty dip or spread.
Brotgewürz is a variety of bread spice mixtures often used in German bread making. It usually contains anise, caraway, fennel and corainder seeds, with the other additions or changes in amounts depending on tradition, taste, and the type of bread. If you can't find it, just grind 2 tablespoons of each anise, caraway, fennel and corainder seeds in a coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
Spicy Green Falafel with Tahini Sauce
Wednesday, July 10, 2024Crispy on the outside, soft and tender inside and spiked with spices, these green falafels can be eaten as a snack, with a salad or wrapped in warm pita bread. Falafel are traditionally made in the Middle East from dried chickpeas or/and broad beans but this recipe starts with a tin of drained chickpeas for speed.
Use chickpea flour to coat your hands when shaping your falafels or with a bowl of water on hand to keep your hands wet. Either technique works well to prevent your hands from becoming sticky with the falafel mixture.
Pan-seared Salmon with Almond Anchoïade
Tuesday, July 09, 2024Anchoïade is a classic Provençale sauce made with tinned anchovies, olive oil, red wine vinegar and garlic. This version, adapted from Sitka Seafood, includes toasted almonds, flat parsley and chillie flakes, but its essence remains the same. Provençale anchovy sauce goes splendidly with a selection of vegetables, both raw and blanched, and seafood. It's also great on bread or as a salad dressing.
Marzipan Mousse with Cinnamon Cherries
Monday, July 08, 2024Mercimek Köftesi Turkish Red Lentil Koftas
Sunday, July 07, 2024Prepared mainly with red lentils, fine bulgur and some spices and herbs, mercimek köftesi, aka Turkish red lentil koftas, are easy to make, and as comforting as they are delicious. They are great as a snack, breakfast or even as a main. Onion and spring onions are essential ingredients for mercimek köftesi, so don't skip them. Shape them any form you like, I just squeeze the mixture between the fingers and palm..easy peasy!
Keto Beef Stroganoff
Saturday, July 06, 2024This keto-friendly beef Stroganoff is made with sliced ribeye steak (rump or sirloin are great too), homemade beef stock, brown mushrooms and crème fraîche. I like the richness of crème fraîche, use sour cream if you prefer. It's quick, easy and perfect for a tasty midweek meal. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and enjoy it on it’s own, with cauliflower rice or with egg noodles, rice or bread if you ain't on the keto.
Senegalese Chicken Yassa
Friday, July 05, 2024Chicken yassa, aka poulet yassa, is one of the most popular traditional Senegalese dishes made with chicken marinated overnight with a mixture of onions, garlic, Dijon mustard, ginger, chilli and lime or lemon juice. I used both brown and red onions for the recipe, but you can use just brown. It's so easy to make and delicious served over some steamed rice or couscous.
Chicken yassa hails from Casamance region of Southern Senegal, which runs along the Gambia river in the south of Senegal, but draws many culinary influences from the French who occupied Senegal from 1659 until as recently as 1960.
Green Beans with Browned Butter Cherry Vinaigrette
Thursday, July 04, 2024Blanched green beans dressed with a browned butter cherry vinaigrette and finished with chopped smoked almonds, that add a delightful crunch and enhance the flavour to this tasty green bean salad. Serve warm alongside your favorite meat. If you can't find smoked almonds, just use regular toasted almonds or nuts of your choice.
Broad Beans, Spring Onions and Cilantro Salad
Wednesday, July 03, 2024This broad bean salad is a simple and flavorful dish that uses blanched broad beans, spring onions, cilantro leaves, and a simple vinaigrette. It's nutritious and super easy to make, and can be enjoyed as a light yet satisfying plant-based meal, side dish, or appetizer when served with some homemade bread. It's a great addition to any meal.