Lets talk lipid oxidisation Whether you have heard of lipid oxidisation or not, you have probably done it before. Lipid oxidisation is what occurs when oils, also known as lipids are heated or reheated and go through a redox reaction called oxidisation. In more simple terms, science. There is a lot of information circling around…
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Carrot Cake
for cake2 large or 4 small carrots grated200 grams plain flour1 teaspoon baking powder200 grams light brown sugar3 eggs100 grams walnuts finely chopped50 grams golden raisins choppedhalf a knob of ginger grated or 1 tablespoon ground ginger1 tablespoon cinnamon2 teaspoons nutmeg1 teaspoon cardamon 200 mls vegetable oil for icing200 grams cream cheese at room temperature50…
Smashed Avo
1 avocado smashedsourdough bread topping 1corriander1 red chillipinch nigella seedsjuice of half a lime topping 2sprinkle of dried saltbushhalf a teaspoon of dried lemon myrtle fresh lemon wedge and watercress to serve topping 31 teaspoon za’atar spice blendlabna yogurt with mint toast the breadmash the avocado with lime and season with salt and pepperput on…
Lamb Tostadas
1 lamb leg Chipotle sauce1 tin chipotle with adobo2 tablespoons sherry vinegarsmall handful fresh oregano chopped4 garlic cloves mincedsaltpepper Guacamole4 avocados smashed2 limes juiced1 bunch corriander finely chopped1 red onion finely dicedfor a kick I add some pickled JalapeƱos or a few spoons of a spicy green salsa like tomatillo salsa To serveMy mojo salsa…
Flammkuchen
300 grams flour125 mls sparkling waterpinch of salt4 tablespoons oilcreme fraiche or sour creambacon2 red onionslots of cheese Mix the flour, water, salt and oil till well combinedRoll out very thin, the thinner the betterHeat oven to 200 degrees with circulating airput the rest of the ingredients on top and cook for about 10 –…
Adobo
4 ancho chiles 4 guajillo chiles1 chiptle chilli or 1 tablespoon of paste2 cloveshalf teaspoon of cumin seeds10 garlic clovesgood amount of peppersalt1 teaspoon oreganohalf a cup of sherry vinegar grill the chillies till the skin blackens and soak in cold waterwhile the chilli is soaking, on a hot pan toast all the spices till…
Chicken Tostadas
500 grams chicken thighs2 tablespoons adobo pomegranate (optional garnish)tostadaslime2 avocadosred cabbage mexican crema (if you can’t get it substitute with sour cream) coat chicken in adobo and grill the thigh till its cooked through. Leave the chicken thighs to rest before cutting is its not dry, then roughly chop the chicken thighswhile the chicken is…
Loubieh Bi Zeit
large handful of beans1 tin of tomatoes (I love the brand mutti)2 onions diced4 garlic cloves crushed1 tablespoon allspice1 tablespoon barahat Cook the onions till soft in a pan on a medium heatAdd the beans, and cook with the spices and garlic for 5 minutes then add the tomatoes with a little water and let…
Cooked Tuna Sushi
1 tin of tunakewpie mayocucumber or avocado1 cup sushi rice1 tablespoon sushi seasoningnori seaweed paperpickled gingerwasabisoy sauce Rinse rice till water runs clear and cook on a stove top till cooked through and strain. Place rice in a bowel and stir through sushi seasoning while the rice is cooking, drain tuna and mix with about…
My Favourite Omelette Recipes
Spinach and feta 2 eggshandful of spinachfetababaganoush or hummus to serveza’atar spice cook spinach in a cast iron fry pan, mix eggs in a bowel before pouring over spinach and sprinkle feta over the top. For this omelette I like to keep it flat, so the top cooks I place a lid on and cook…
Pasta Dough
200 grams tipo 00 flour 2 eggs at room temperature Mix all ingredients in a mixer or by hand till well combined. The dough needs to be dry to touch, if it’s wet the pasta won’t roll through the pasta roller divide dough into 2 portions to work with, place a damp tea towel over…
Passata Sauce
a lot of tomatoes (to fill a baking dish)1 red onion4 garlic clovesoptional fresh rosemary, oregano or fresh basil extra virgin olive oil place tomatoes, olive oil, red onion, garlic cloves (keep the skin on when roasting to not burn, it will caramelise) and cook in the oven on 160 degrees Celsius for about 45…
Sumac Salad
handful of tomatoes1 cucumber, Lebanese is bestshallot or red onionlarge amount of parsley and coriander (more parsley is best)sumac pepperextra virgin olive oillemon cut all ingredients and mix well in a bowel before adding oil and lemon. Add lemon as desired, I usually use a whole lemon Pro Tipsthis can easily be made into a…
Tapioca Pudding Base
1/4 cup tapioca1 tin of coconut milkOptional agave syrupVanilla bean Leave tapioca to soak for 4 hours in the cocnut milk Place in a pot and cook over a medium heat, soft buble and stir regularily. The high starch content means that tapioca gets stuck to the bottom easily, I use a flat surfaced woodend…
Spirulina Smoothie
1 teaspoon spirulina 1 cup frozen mango Big handful of spinach 1 banana Water Place all ingredients into a blender till smooth, add water until your desired consistency Pro Tipsspirulina has an earthy/ seaweed taste, I like to combine tropical or citrus fruits to go with greens or bitter tastes. At home we have been…
Good Old Hummus
1 tin of chickpeas 2/3 tablespoons hulled tahini 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic Good amount of extra virgin olive oil Pinch of salt an white pepper Water add as needed Put all ingredients in blender and blend to smooth. Add water as needed, hummus becomes firmer when it’s in the fridge so if you don’t…
Jamon Iberico Breaky
however much jamon iberico you want2 tomatoeshandful of micro herbs (basil, dill, fennel, parsley or if you’re feeling fancy add some edible flowers)1 avocadoextra virgin olive oil 1 lemonsourdough breadgoats cheese (chĆØvre is my preference, for those in Australia Meredith goat cheese) Chop the tomatoes to whatever size you like, size doesn’t matter Place in…
Welcome
This blog contains recipes from my adventures and travels abroad, dinner parties with friends and family. To late night feeds, as well as recipes shared amongst neighbours. I have always enjoyed cooking and entertaining at dinner parties, and with some encouragement from my loved ones, I want to share my enthusiasm with others. The purpose…
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