Homemade, fresh and delicious. This is precisely what this recipe is all about. I love making things from scratch and if it happens to be pasta then nothing can beat it. This is the first time I tried it and it turned out delicious. This is one of those recipes that you'll master with time.… Continue reading Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Marinara Sauce
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Butter Garlic Herb Rice
For one of those days where regular rice won't suffice. It's a meal in itself or can also be enjoyed with a side of sauteed vegetables. Ingredients: Butter Garlic (lots) Rice Salt Pepper Oregano Parsley Thyme Rosemary Chillies Recipe: Ideally use overnight rice kept in the refrigerator or make fresh. Heat butter (or olive oil… Continue reading Butter Garlic Herb Rice
Mezze Platter
Mezze which is essentially meals, dips and sauces served in small quantities is a way of eating predominantly famous in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. I made my very own Mezze with Lebanese or Levantine cuisine. Recipes are linked to the contents. Dishes: Hummus Tzatziki Dip Tabouleh Falafel Pickled Bell Peppers Pita Bread - no… Continue reading Mezze Platter
Tabouleh
Possibly the most famous Middle Eastern salad. It packs a nutritious punch along with a host of well balanced zesty flavours of lemon, herbs and vegetables. Serve it along some pita bread, with sandwiches, in a mezze platter or as a general side accompaniment of salad. Ingredients: Bulgar/broken wheat/daliya Coriander/parsley Onions Tomatoes Cucumber Lemon juice… Continue reading Tabouleh
Pickled Bell Peppers
Not to be confused with the Indian pickle (Achaar). It couldn't be any simpler, it's one dish that gets compliments each time and is so versatile that any vegetable that's eaten raw can be pickled in this manner. Ingredients: Bell peppers Vinegar/lemon juice Salt Sugar Optional: cucumbers, English carrots, steamed broccoli Recipe: Heat vinegar or… Continue reading Pickled Bell Peppers
Tzatziki Dip
I praise the day I got introduced to this delicious dip with a yogurt base. It is a Middle Eastern delight, a recipe I wish I knew earlier. Even though it is a dip or a sauce, trust me when I say that I could eat it as a meal by itself. Ingredients: Greek Yogurt/Hung… Continue reading Tzatziki Dip
Falafel
A Middle Eastern deep-fried chickpea cutlet or ball, however you shape it. It is served with a pita bread in pockets and can be consumed in itself with a dip. Ingredients: Chickpeas Onions Garlic Green chillies Coriander Coriander powder Cumin powder Red chilli powder Bread crumbs Flour - White/Corn Lemon Baking soda Recipe: Boil chickpeas… Continue reading Falafel
Buddha Bowl
It's food served in a single bowl containing whole grains, proteins, salad. It's colourful and looks enticing with the multiple textures and food types placed in the bowl. Ingredients: Butter garlic herbed rice Mashed potatoes Kidney beans Bell peppers Olives Peri peri paneer Recipe: Prepare the ingredients separately and combine them into one bowl and… Continue reading Buddha Bowl
Barley Vegetable Pilaf
Barley is a highly versatile grain which is exceptionally nutritious in terms of its protein and fibre content. It has a muted flavour profile which can be subtly enhanced with a mix of flavourful herbs and spices. Vegetables add a lovely texture to the pilaf. Ingredients: Barley Onions Garlic Ginger Green chillies Tomatoes Beans Carrots… Continue reading Barley Vegetable Pilaf
Stuffed Bell Peppers
This is one of those recipes that is well worth the cooking time. A textural delight which packs a flavour bomb. Ingredients: Bell peppers - red and yellow Paneer Onions Garlic Tomatoes Chillies Salt Red chilli powder Coriander powder Coriander leaves Recipe: Cut the top of bell peppers to make the cap. Heat some oil… Continue reading Stuffed Bell Peppers