Though not exclusively a Middle Eastern cookbook, it will come as no surprise that the first instalment of recipes from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, Shelf Love, is packed with flavours and ingredients synonymous with the region. From a mac ‘ n’ cheese finished with a za’atar pesto to salmon in a tahini sauce, fans of Middle Eastern recipes will find plenty to love here.
There are lots of things to love about this gorgeous cookbook – below, we’ve listed the top 10 of them. Meliz’s Kitchen has simplicity and ease at its heart, with dedicated chapters for one-pot dishes, stovetop recipes, hearty meals and traybakes from the oven, barbecue feasts, and quick midweek meals. The recipes themselves are accessible and easy to follow, with accompanying visuals and since the chapters are helpfully organised by cooking method, this cookbook is a handy resource to navigate when you’re looking for the perfect recipe in a pinch....
Based on Rukmini’s mother’s recipe, this creamy coconut dal is sure to become a fast favourite in the kitchen. Serve with rice, naan bread or chapattis and extra lime wedges for squeezing. Simple and quick to pull together, this one-pot prawn curry is the ultimate mid-week meal. Finish with a generous handful of fresh coriander and chopped chilli. Using only three ingredients and taking less than an hour to make (most of that being cooling time) this easy coconut burfi is a delightfully easy sweet treat to whip up for any occasion....
Published Dec 02, 2013 Updated Sep 12, 2024 Braised Chicken With Carrot And Mushroom Braised chicken with carrot and mushroom. Easy braised chicken recipe. Pan fry chicken and braised on low heat for this easy braised chicken recipe. It goes without saying that I love cooking. However, just like everyone else, I don’t like the “aftermath” of cooking—oil splattering all over my cooktop (even my hands), greasy kitchen backsplash, countertop, and kitchen floor....
Published Dec 31, 2019 Updated Oct 01, 2024 What Is Broccolini Broccolini is a healthy green vegetable and a hybrid between broccoli and Chinese gai lan (Chinese broccoli). When you have a hybrid, the taste combines the best of both vegetables. Broccolini has smaller florets and much longer and thinner stems. The florets have more of a bite and the stems are crunchy. Broccolini Recipe This healthy vegetable is always available in my neighborhood grocery stores and farmers market....
Published Dec 31, 2019 Updated Oct 01, 2024 What Is Calamansi Calamansi is a variety of lime tree found in Southeast Asia countries. Its juice is used in many Southern Asian cuisines such as Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia. It’s a key ingredient in many Malaysian recipes and Nyonya or Peranakan food. Calamansi Lime The lime is a citrus plant and hybrid between orange and lime. It has orange fruit and pulp but the juice is sour and tart....
Homemade calzones are a fun twist to pizza! This easy recipe uses store-bought frozen bread dough, which is so yummy and convenient. But if you want to make them more from scratch, try our Homemade Pizza Dough recipe. It’s soft, flavorful, and simple to make! Serve the sauce on the side for dipping. My older kids like it this way, but it can get messy for my younger ones. My kids have also been known to dip calzones in ranch or pour sauce over the top of each individual calzone and let that glorious sauce seep into the crust....
Published Nov 28, 2019 Updated Oct 02, 2024 How To Sweeten Raw Carrots Raw carrots are mildly sweet but you can sweeten raw carrots by glazing them with white sugar, brown sugar, honey and/or maple syrup. After glazing, the carrots become candied carrots as they will be coated with the sugar glaze, making the carrots sweet and delicious! This candied carrots recipe is great all year round: festive holidays, special occasions or weeknight dinner....
This Caribbean Passion Popsicle recipe is a perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day, and a way to enjoy your favorite Jamba Juice smoothie in popsicle form. What I love most about these pops is that they aren’t watered down by ice. You know how many times with homemade popsicles after a lick or two it seems like all the juice is gone and all that is left is ice?...
Ackee and Saltfish Fritters with Red Pepper Rouille Ainsley’s interpretation of Jamaica’s national dish features the classic combination of ackee fruit and salted fish in delicious fritter form. Pair with a cold beer for the ultimate snack in the sun. Get this recipe when you buy Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen. Mango, Avocado and Herb Brown Rice Salad This vibrant salad packed with the finest Caribbean produce is one of many creative recipes in the chapter on vegan dishes....
Most Chinese restaurants serve Char Siu, or Chinese Barbecue Pork as a side dish or appetizer. Long strips of the best cuts of pork with a savory sweet glaze gives the pork an incredible flavor and tastes delicious on its own or served with the main entrée with fried rice. If made RIGHT, it can easily be my favorite part of the meal. More often than not, unfortunately, when I have gotten Char Siu at restaurants it comes out dry....
These chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie treats are quickly taking the place of the traditional chewy goodies in our house. I make these as an after-school snack on special occasions for my children and they go crazy for them! they are a fun twist on the classic treat. Add your favorite mix-ins for different flavors and textures or keep them plain. They’re perfect for family trips, picnics, potluck parties, or just about any time....
Hi Bold Bakers! Hand pies don’t always have to be sweet! In fact, sometimes it’s better if they aren’t — and I’ll prove it to you with my Chorizo Hand Pies (With Potato and Red Pepper)! Already have an account? Spicy, smoky Spanish chorizo and potatoes fill these delicious hand pies and make a perfect, portable addition to a lunch, brunch, or cocktail party tapas table. They are filling and satisfying, just like my Mushroom & Thyme version....
These pretty tartlets make for the best vegetarian canapés: melt-in-your-mouth pastry encases cherry tomatoes, onion, thyme and Parmesan. This is one for the little ones to enjoy too. Rick Stein’s juicy king prawns are coated in coconut breadcrumbs, fried until crunchy and golden and served with an addictive spicy papaya dipping sauce. Any bake from The Great British Bake Off is bound to be good. These are very thin, melt-in-your-mouth cheese tartlet cases filled with minty peas and topped with crisp sails made from Parmesan and Parma ham....
There are no shortage of comfort food recipes to choose from, like a soothing fish pie and a chocolate sponge traybake with salted caramel sauce, and an equally wide variety of feasts fit for friends and family. Ainsley also stays true to his roots, including nostalgic dishes from his own childhood. With a whole vegetarian and vegan chapter too, there really is something for everyone in this vibrant cookbook. Read on to see how our group of volunteers got on with their choice of recipes from the new book....
To put this cookbook to the test, we found four volunteers – cooking for one, two, a young family, and three flatmates – to recreate recipes from 5 Ingredients Mediterranean for a week. Here’s what they learned from the experience. Who: Francesca Sleet, Marketing Executive Cooking for: one person (me) What I cooked: Grilled fattoush salad, Butter Beans on Toast, Smoky Tender Aubergine, Harissa Sea Bass, Sumac Chicken, Asparagus Carbonara, and Tahini Rocky Road....
When it comes to a corned beef sandwich, this one definitely has my own unique personal twist. If you want to make this more like a traditional Rueben sandwich, then just swap out the coleslaw for sauerkraut. I am not a big sauerkraut fan, my husband loves it but I think it tastes rotten. So I swap it out for coleslaw and some sliced pickles so that I can actually enjoy this yummy sandwich....
Published May 13, 2018 Updated Sep 30, 2024 This recipe is contributed by Baked by Joanna. Crock pot recipes are quite simply the best. Preparing and cooking food with ease, a person has no excuse not to make home cooked meals when a crock pot is nearby. Today, we focus specifically on pulled pork with an Asian touch. I created this honey sesame pulled pork recipe, so it can be made without much effort....
Published Sep 17, 2019 Updated Oct 24, 2024 Dungeness Crab – My Favorite Crab I love crustacean, such as fresh water prawn, but my favorite is definitely crab! I am so lucky that I live in California where I can get live Dungeness crab all year round. I consume them so much, especially during summer months when I host a backyard seafood fest with crawfish boil, shrimp boil or seafood boil, and a other summer seafood recipes like lobster rolls, garlic butter steamers, and clambake!...
READ NEXT: 33+ Breakfast Ideas Choose the Right Dutch Oven – Dutch ovens range in price, brand, and capacity. They are known for their excellent heat retention and even cooking. Make sure your Dutch oven has a tight-fitting lid to trap steam and heat effectively. Preheat the Dutch Oven – Preheat your Dutch oven before adding ingredients. This ensures even cooking and prevents sticking. For outdoor cooking, preheat it by placing it over hot coals or on a campfire grate....
