Roasted Chicken with Medjool Date Mole Sauce
This flavourful chicken dish is easy enough to make for a weeknight family meal but refined enough for a dinner party or date-night in. Ancho chili peppers offer flavour without much heat, and chipotle peppers add a smoky, spicy kick, moderated by the natural sweetness of Medjool dates.If you want to increase or decrease the chili heat, change the...
Date & Spice Chocolate Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This rich chocolate cake is moist and sweet thanks to the Medjool dates puréed into the batter. A little Mexican-inspired cinnamon and cayenne give a subtle spice flavour that plays wonderfully against the not-too-sweet cream cheesefrosting. What a delicious way to sneak a little fibre into your day. Talk about having your cake and...
Banana Blueberry Bars
A portable but healthy breakfast or snack option is key when I don’t have time to sit down and eat in the morning or if I need a mid-afternoon snack. These moist, tender bars taste a bit like a banana blueberry muffin, but they won’t crumble if you or the kids need to eat them in the car, and they pack well into lunchboxes.
Vegan &...
We all have culinary traditions dear to our hearts and taste buds. Food hits home in the heart, stomach and soul. In winter our brain sends messages to our metabolism and we crave heartier sustenance: fat, salt, root vegetables and comfort foods. As daylight fades, we need more carbohydrates to increase serotonin levels to help us all enjoy a better mood. My spin on turkey this year is turkey...
Rack of Lamb with Mint topping
2 rack of lamb1/4 cup fresh mint, choppedOR1 tablespoon dried mint2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons soy sauce2 cloves garlic, chopped1 tablespoon lemon juice1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbssalt and freshly ground black pepper
Sauce1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped1 cup red wine2 cups beef or chicken stock2 tablespoons mint or apple jelly1 teaspoon cornstarch, COMBINED...
Recipes have been translated from Syrian, so one might need to use one’s skill and judgement.
Tawa or Tote
1 kg minced meat 2 medium onionsHalf a bunch of parsleyOne pepper or sweet as desiredSeasoning a medium spoonful of black pepper Tablespoon coriander Medium spoon of sweet red pepperSalt as desired mix well1 kg potato, peeled, sliced and fried Half a kilo of...
If you have sourdough fatigue, but still crave the aroma of freshly baked bread in the house, then try this Muesli bread recipe, packed with dried fruits and your choice of nuts or seeds (or both). I love serving this bread with cheese and while this bread complements triple crème Brie or a pungent blue, my favourite pairing is with an aged hard cheese like “5 Brothers” from Gunn’s Hill Artisan...