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…
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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…
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…
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…
Beetroot Za’atar Dip
6 beetroots 2 tablespoons Za’atar spice 1 cup Greek yogurt 3 garlic cloves Extra virgin olive oil Salt Goats cheese Spring onions Nigella seeds Cook beetroots in the oven at 180 degrees till cooked through or can pierce with a fork, usually takes around 45 mins, place in cold water and peel Place all ingredients…
Za’atar Spice Blend
1 tablespoon dried thyme (can substitute with oregano) 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon coriander 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon sumac Teaspoon salt Combine ingredients and enjoy Pro Tipsthis recipe is equal amounts of each ingredient, increasing the amount of thyme and cumin will give it a more favourable taste, I’m yet to meet…
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…
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