Corba

Ingredients:

1 cup Lentils

1 large Onion

1 large Carrots

1 tbs Tomato Puree

2 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Paprika

1/2 tsp Mint

1/2 tsp Thyme

1/4 tsp Black Pepper

1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

4 cups Vegetable Stock

1 cup Water

Pinch Sea Salt

Instructions:

Pick through your lentils for any foreign debris, rinse them 2 or 3 times, drain, and set aside. Fair warning, this will probably turn your lentils into a solid block that you’ll have to break up later

In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté the olive oil and the onion with a pinch of salt for about 3 minutes, then add the carrots and cook for another 3 minutes.

Add the tomato paste and stir it around for around 1 minute. Now add the cumin, paprika, mint, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper as quickly as you can and stir for 10 seconds to bloom the spices. Congratulate yourself on how amazing your house now smells.

Immediately add the lentils, water, broth, and salt. Bring the soup to a (gentle) boil.

After it has come to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot halfway, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils have fallen apart and the carrots are completely cooked.

After the soup has cooked and the lentils are tender, blend the soup either in a blender or simply use a hand blender to reach the consistency you desire. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if necessary.

Serve with crushed-up crackers, torn up bread, or something else to add some extra thickness. You could also use a traditional thickener (like cornstarch or flour), but I prefer to add crackers for some texture and saltiness. Makes great leftovers, stays good in the fridge for about a week.

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Kafteji

Ingredients:

5 Large Potatoes

2 tbs Olive Oil

1 Green Pepper

5 Onions

1 tbs Ras el hanout

500g Pumpkin

24 Skinned Eggs

Pinch Salt

Pinch Pepper

Instructions:

Peel potatoes and cut into 5cm cubes.

Pour 1-2 cm of olive oil into a large pan and heat up very hot. Fry potatoes until golden brown for 20 minutes, turning from time to time. Place on kitchen paper to drain.

Cut the peppers in half and remove seeds. Rub a little olive oil on them and place the cut side down on a baking tray. Place them under the grill. Grill until the skin is dark and bubbly. While the peppers are still hot, put them into a plastic sandwich bag and seal it. Take them out after 15 minutes and remove skins.

In the meantime, heat more olive oil another pan. Peel the onions and cut into thin rings. Fry for 15 minutes until golden brown, turning them often. Add the Ras el hanout at the end.

Cut the pumpkin into 5cm cubes and fry in the same pan you used for the potatoes for 10-15 minutes until it is soft and slightly browned. Place on kitchen paper.

Pour the remaining olive oil out of the pan and put all the cooked vegetables into the pan and mix. Whisk eggs and pour them over the vegetables. Put the lid on the pan so that the eggs cook. Put the contents of the pan onto a large chopping board, add salt and pepper and chopped and mix everything with a big knife.

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Kafteji

Ingredients:

5 Large Potatoes

2 tbs Olive Oil

1 Green Pepper

5 Onions

1 tbs Ras el hanout

500g Pumpkin

24 Skinned Eggs

Pinch Salt

Pinch Pepper

Instructions:

Peel potatoes and cut into 5cm cubes.

Pour 1-2 cm of olive oil into a large pan and heat up very hot. Fry potatoes until golden brown for 20 minutes, turning from time to time. Place on kitchen paper to drain.

Cut the peppers in half and remove seeds. Rub a little olive oil on them and place the cut side down on a baking tray. Place them under the grill. Grill until the skin is dark and bubbly. While the peppers are still hot, put them into a plastic sandwich bag and seal it. Take them out after 15 minutes and remove skins.

In the meantime, heat more olive oil another pan. Peel the onions and cut into thin rings. Fry for 15 minutes until golden brown, turning them often. Add the Ras el hanout at the end.

Cut the pumpkin into 5cm cubes and fry in the same pan you used for the potatoes for 10-15 minutes until it is soft and slightly browned. Place on kitchen paper.

Pour the remaining olive oil out of the pan and put all the cooked vegetables into the pan and mix. Whisk eggs and pour them over the vegetables. Put the lid on the pan so that the eggs cook. Put the contents of the pan onto a large chopping board, add salt and pepper and chopped and mix everything with a big knife.

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Shawarma

Ingredients:

1 kg Chicken Thighs

1 tbs Coriander

1 tbs Cumin

1 tbs Cardamom

1 tsp Cayenne Pepper

2 tsp Paprika

2 tbs Lemon Juice

3 tbs Olive Oil

1 cup Greek Yogurt

1 Garlic Clove

1 tsp Cumin

Splash Lemon Juice

Sliced Lettuce

Sliced Tomato

6 Pita Bread

Instructions:

Combine the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag (or bowl).

Add the chicken and use your hands to make sure each piece is coated. If using a ziplock bag, I find it convenient to close the bag then massage the bag to disperse the rub all over each chicken piece.

Marinate overnight or up to 24 hours.

Combine the Yoghurt Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix. Cover and put in the fridge until required (it will last for 3 days in the fridge).

Heat grill/BBQ (or large heavy based pan on stove) on medium high. You should not need to oil it because the marinade has oil in it and also thigh fillets have fat. But if you are worried then oil your hotplate/grill. (See notes for baking)

Place chicken on the grill and cook the first side for 4 to 5 minutes until nicely charred, then turn and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes (the 2nd side takes less time).

Remove chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

TO SERVE

Slice chicken and pile onto platter alongside flatbreads, Salad and the Yoghurt Sauce.

To make a wrap, get a piece of flatbread and smear with Yoghurt Sauce. Top with a bit of lettuce and tomato and Chicken Shawarma. Roll up and enjoy!

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Moussaka

Ingredients:

500g Beef

1 large Aubergine

150g Greek Yogurt

1 beaten Egg

3 tbs Parmesan

400g Tomato

4 tbs Tomato Puree

350g Potatoes

Instructions:

Heat the grill to high. Brown the beef in a deep ovenproof frying pan over a high heat for 5 mins. Meanwhile, prick the aubergine with a fork, then microwave on High for 3-5 mins until soft. Mix the yogurt, egg and parmesan together, then add a little seasoning.

Stir the tomatoes, purée and potatoes in with the beef with some seasoning and heat through. Smooth the surface of the beef mixture with the back of a spoon, then slice the cooked aubergine and arrange on top. Pour the yogurt mixture over the aubergines, smooth out evenly, then grill until the topping has set and turned golden.

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Moussaka

Ingredients:

500g Beef

1 large Aubergine

150g Greek Yogurt

1 beaten Egg

3 tbs Parmesan

400g Tomato

4 tbs Tomato Puree

350g Potatoes

Instructions:

Heat the grill to high. Brown the beef in a deep ovenproof frying pan over a high heat for 5 mins. Meanwhile, prick the aubergine with a fork, then microwave on High for 3-5 mins until soft. Mix the yogurt, egg and parmesan together, then add a little seasoning.

Stir the tomatoes, purée and potatoes in with the beef with some seasoning and heat through. Smooth the surface of the beef mixture with the back of a spoon, then slice the cooked aubergine and arrange on top. Pour the yogurt mixture over the aubergines, smooth out evenly, then grill until the topping has set and turned golden.

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Dal fry

Ingredients:

1 cup Toor dal

2-1/2 cups Water

1 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Turmeric

3 tbs Ghee

1 cup Chopped tomatoes

1/2 tsp Cumin seeds

1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds

2 Bay Leaf

1 tbs chopped Green Chilli

2 tsp shredded Ginger

2 tbs Cilantro

1/2 tsp Red Pepper

1/2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Sugar

1/4 tsp Garam Masala

Instructions:

Wash and soak toor dal in approx. 3 cups of water, for at least one hours. Dal will be double in volume after soaking. Drain the water.

Cook dal with 2-1/2 cups water and add salt, turmeric, on medium high heat, until soft in texture (approximately 30 mins) it should be like thick soup.

In a frying pan, heat the ghee. Add cumin seeds, and mustard seeds. After the seeds crack, add bay leaves, green chili, ginger and chili powder. Stir for a few seconds.

Add tomatoes, salt and sugar stir and cook until tomatoes are tender and mushy.

Add cilantro and garam masala cook for about one minute.

Pour the seasoning over dal mix it well and cook for another minute.

Serve with Naan.

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Bistek

Ingredients:

1 lb Beef

5 tablespoons Soy Sauce

1 Lemon

3 cloves Garlic

3 parts Onion

4 tbs Olive Oil

1 cup Water

1 pinch Salt

Instructions:

0. Marinate beef in soy sauce, lemon (or calamansi), and ground black pepper for at least 1 hour. Note: marinate overnight for best result

1. Heat the cooking oil in a pan then pan-fry half of the onions until the texture becomes soft. Set aside

2. Drain the marinade from the beef. Set it aside. Pan-fry the beef on the same pan where the onions were fried for 1 minute per side. Remove from the pan. Set aside

3. Add more oil if needed. Saute garlic and remaining raw onions until onion softens.

4. Pour the remaining marinade and water. Bring to a boil.

5. Add beef. Cover the pan and simmer until the meat is tender. Note: Add water as needed.

6. Season with ground black pepper and salt as needed. Top with pan-fried onions.

7. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot. Share and Enjoy!

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Fish pie

Ingredients:

900g Floury Potatoes

2 tbsp Olive Oil

600ml Semi-skimmed Milk

800g White Fish Fillets

1 tbsp Plain flour

Grating Nutmeg

3 tbsp Double Cream

200g Jerusalem Artichokes

1 finely sliced Leek

200g peeled raw Prawns

Large handful Parsley

Handful Dill

Grated zest of 1 Lemon

25g grated Gruyère

Juice of 1 Lemon

Instructions:

01.Put the potatoes in a large pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil. Lower the heat, cover, then simmer gently for 15 minutes until tender. Drain, then return to the pan over a low heat for 30 seconds to drive off any excess water. Mash with 1 tbsp olive oil, then season.

02.Meanwhile put the milk in a large sauté pan, add the fish and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat, cover and stand for 3 minutes. Remove the fish (reserving the milk) and pat dry with kitchen paper, then gently flake into an ovenproof dish, discarding the skin and any bones.

03.Heat the remaining oil in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for 30 seconds. Gradually stir in 200-250ml of the reserved milk (discard the rest). Grate in nutmeg, season, then bubble until thick. Stir in the cream.

04.Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan170°C/gas 5. Grate the artichokes and add to the dish with the leek, prawns and herbs. Stir the lemon zest and juice into the sauce, then pour over. Mix gently with a wooden spoon.

05.Spoon the mash onto the fish mixture, then use a fork to make peaks, which will crisp and brown as it cooks. Sprinkle over the cheese, then bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbling. Serve with wilted greens.

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Lasagne

Ingredients:

1 tblsp Olive Oil

2 Bacon

1 finely chopped Onion

1 Stick Celery

1 medium Carrots

2 cloves chopped Garlic

500g Minced Beef

1 tbls Tomato Puree

800g Chopped Tomatoes

1 tblsp Honey

500g Lasagne Sheets

400ml Creme Fraiche

125g Mozzarella Balls

50g Parmesan Cheese

Topping Basil Leaves

Instructions:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Use kitchen scissors to snip the bacon into small pieces, or use a sharp knife to chop it on a chopping board. Add the bacon to the pan and cook for just a few mins until starting to turn golden. Add the onion, celery and carrot, and cook over a medium heat for 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Add the garlic and cook for 1 min, then tip in the mince and cook, stirring and breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for about 6 mins until browned all over.

Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 1 min, mixing in well with the beef and vegetables. Tip in the chopped tomatoes. Fill each can half full with water to rinse out any tomatoes left in the can, and add to the pan. Add the honey and season to taste. Simmer for 20 mins.

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. To assemble the lasagne, ladle a little of the ragu sauce into the bottom of the roasting tin or casserole dish, spreading the sauce all over the base. Place 2 sheets of lasagne on top of the sauce overlapping to make it fit, then repeat with more sauce and another layer of pasta. Repeat with a further 2 layers of sauce and pasta, finishing with a layer of pasta.

Put the crème fraîche in a bowl and mix with 2 tbsp water to loosen it and make a smooth pourable sauce. Pour this over the top of the pasta, then top with the mozzarella. Sprinkle Parmesan over the top and bake for 25–30 mins until golden and bubbling. Serve scattered with basil, if you like.

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Koshari

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups Brown Lentils

1 1/2 cups Rice

1/2 tsp Coriander

2 cups Macaroni

Can Chickpeas

1 large Onion

Sprinking Salt

1/2 cup Vegetable Oil

Instructions:

Cook the lentils. Bring lentils and 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot or saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook until lentils are just tender (15-17 minutes). Drain from water and season with a little salt. (Note: when the lentils are ready, they should not be fully cooked. They should be only par-cooked and still have a bite to them as they need to finish cooking with the rice).

Now, for the rice. Drain the rice from its soaking water. Combine the par-cooked lentils and the rice in the saucepan over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp cooking oil, salt, pepper, and coriander. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring regularly. Add warm water to cover the rice and lentil mixture by about 1 1/2 inches (you’ll probably use about 3 cups of water here). Bring to a boil; the water should reduce a bit. Now cover and cook until all the liquid has been absorbed and both the rice and lentils are well cooked through (about 20 minutes). Keep covered and undisturbed for 5 minutes or so.

Now make the pasta. While the rice and lentils are cooking, make the pasta according to package instructions by adding the elbow pasta to boiling water with a dash of salt and a little oil. Cook until the pasta is al dente. Drain.

Cover the chickpeas and warm in the microwave briefly before serving.

Make the crispy onion topping.

Sprinkle the onion rings with salt, then toss them in the flour to coat. Shake off excess flour.

In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat, cook the onion rings, stirring often, until they turn a nice caramelized brown. Onions must be crispy, but not burned (15-20 minutes).

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Corba

Ingredients:

1 cup Lentils

1 large Onion

1 large Carrots

1 tbs Tomato Puree

2 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Paprika

1/2 tsp Mint

1/2 tsp Thyme

1/4 tsp Black Pepper

1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

4 cups Vegetable Stock

1 cup Water

Pinch Sea Salt

Instructions:

Pick through your lentils for any foreign debris, rinse them 2 or 3 times, drain, and set aside. Fair warning, this will probably turn your lentils into a solid block that you’ll have to break up later

In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté the olive oil and the onion with a pinch of salt for about 3 minutes, then add the carrots and cook for another 3 minutes.

Add the tomato paste and stir it around for around 1 minute. Now add the cumin, paprika, mint, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper as quickly as you can and stir for 10 seconds to bloom the spices. Congratulate yourself on how amazing your house now smells.

Immediately add the lentils, water, broth, and salt. Bring the soup to a (gentle) boil.

After it has come to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot halfway, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils have fallen apart and the carrots are completely cooked.

After the soup has cooked and the lentils are tender, blend the soup either in a blender or simply use a hand blender to reach the consistency you desire. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if necessary.

Serve with crushed-up crackers, torn up bread, or something else to add some extra thickness. You could also use a traditional thickener (like cornstarch or flour), but I prefer to add crackers for some texture and saltiness. Makes great leftovers, stays good in the fridge for about a week.

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Fish pie

Ingredients:

900g Floury Potatoes

2 tbsp Olive Oil

600ml Semi-skimmed Milk

800g White Fish Fillets

1 tbsp Plain flour

Grating Nutmeg

3 tbsp Double Cream

200g Jerusalem Artichokes

1 finely sliced Leek

200g peeled raw Prawns

Large handful Parsley

Handful Dill

Grated zest of 1 Lemon

25g grated Gruyère

Juice of 1 Lemon

Instructions:

01.Put the potatoes in a large pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil. Lower the heat, cover, then simmer gently for 15 minutes until tender. Drain, then return to the pan over a low heat for 30 seconds to drive off any excess water. Mash with 1 tbsp olive oil, then season.

02.Meanwhile put the milk in a large sauté pan, add the fish and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat, cover and stand for 3 minutes. Remove the fish (reserving the milk) and pat dry with kitchen paper, then gently flake into an ovenproof dish, discarding the skin and any bones.

03.Heat the remaining oil in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for 30 seconds. Gradually stir in 200-250ml of the reserved milk (discard the rest). Grate in nutmeg, season, then bubble until thick. Stir in the cream.

04.Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan170°C/gas 5. Grate the artichokes and add to the dish with the leek, prawns and herbs. Stir the lemon zest and juice into the sauce, then pour over. Mix gently with a wooden spoon.

05.Spoon the mash onto the fish mixture, then use a fork to make peaks, which will crisp and brown as it cooks. Sprinkle over the cheese, then bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbling. Serve with wilted greens.

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Kafteji

Ingredients:

5 Large Potatoes

2 tbs Olive Oil

1 Green Pepper

5 Onions

1 tbs Ras el hanout

500g Pumpkin

24 Skinned Eggs

Pinch Salt

Pinch Pepper

Instructions:

Peel potatoes and cut into 5cm cubes.

Pour 1-2 cm of olive oil into a large pan and heat up very hot. Fry potatoes until golden brown for 20 minutes, turning from time to time. Place on kitchen paper to drain.

Cut the peppers in half and remove seeds. Rub a little olive oil on them and place the cut side down on a baking tray. Place them under the grill. Grill until the skin is dark and bubbly. While the peppers are still hot, put them into a plastic sandwich bag and seal it. Take them out after 15 minutes and remove skins.

In the meantime, heat more olive oil another pan. Peel the onions and cut into thin rings. Fry for 15 minutes until golden brown, turning them often. Add the Ras el hanout at the end.

Cut the pumpkin into 5cm cubes and fry in the same pan you used for the potatoes for 10-15 minutes until it is soft and slightly browned. Place on kitchen paper.

Pour the remaining olive oil out of the pan and put all the cooked vegetables into the pan and mix. Whisk eggs and pour them over the vegetables. Put the lid on the pan so that the eggs cook. Put the contents of the pan onto a large chopping board, add salt and pepper and chopped and mix everything with a big knife.

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Big Mac

Ingredients:

400g Minced Beef

2 tbs Olive Oil

2 Sesame Seed Burger Buns

Chopped Onion

1/4 Iceberg Lettuce

2 sliced Cheese

2 large Dill Pickles

1 cup Mayonnaise

2 tsp White Wine Vinegar

Pinch Pepper

2 tsp Mustard

1 1/2 tsp Onion Salt

1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp Paprika

Instructions:

For the Big Mac sauce, combine all the ingredients in a bowl, season with salt and chill until ready to use.

2. To make the patties, season the mince with salt and pepper and form into 4 balls using about 1/3 cup mince each. Place each onto a square of baking paper and flatten to form into four x 15cm circles. Heat oil in a large frypan over high heat. In 2 batches, cook beef patties for 1-2 minutes each side until lightly charred and cooked through. Remove from heat and keep warm. Repeat with remaining two patties.

3. Carefully slice each burger bun into three acrossways, then lightly toast.

4. To assemble the burgers, spread a little Big Mac sauce over the bottom base. Top with some chopped onion, shredded lettuce, slice of cheese, beef patty and some pickle slices. Top with the middle bun layer, and spread with more Big Mac sauce, onion, lettuce, pickles, beef patty and then finish with more sauce. Top with burger lid to serve.

5. After waiting half an hour for your food to settle, go for a jog.

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Fish pie

Ingredients:

900g Floury Potatoes

2 tbsp Olive Oil

600ml Semi-skimmed Milk

800g White Fish Fillets

1 tbsp Plain flour

Grating Nutmeg

3 tbsp Double Cream

200g Jerusalem Artichokes

1 finely sliced Leek

200g peeled raw Prawns

Large handful Parsley

Handful Dill

Grated zest of 1 Lemon

25g grated Gruyère

Juice of 1 Lemon

Instructions:

01.Put the potatoes in a large pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil. Lower the heat, cover, then simmer gently for 15 minutes until tender. Drain, then return to the pan over a low heat for 30 seconds to drive off any excess water. Mash with 1 tbsp olive oil, then season.

02.Meanwhile put the milk in a large sauté pan, add the fish and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat, cover and stand for 3 minutes. Remove the fish (reserving the milk) and pat dry with kitchen paper, then gently flake into an ovenproof dish, discarding the skin and any bones.

03.Heat the remaining oil in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for 30 seconds. Gradually stir in 200-250ml of the reserved milk (discard the rest). Grate in nutmeg, season, then bubble until thick. Stir in the cream.

04.Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan170°C/gas 5. Grate the artichokes and add to the dish with the leek, prawns and herbs. Stir the lemon zest and juice into the sauce, then pour over. Mix gently with a wooden spoon.

05.Spoon the mash onto the fish mixture, then use a fork to make peaks, which will crisp and brown as it cooks. Sprinkle over the cheese, then bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbling. Serve with wilted greens.

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Bistek

Ingredients:

1 lb Beef

5 tablespoons Soy Sauce

1 Lemon

3 cloves Garlic

3 parts Onion

4 tbs Olive Oil

1 cup Water

1 pinch Salt

Instructions:

0. Marinate beef in soy sauce, lemon (or calamansi), and ground black pepper for at least 1 hour. Note: marinate overnight for best result

1. Heat the cooking oil in a pan then pan-fry half of the onions until the texture becomes soft. Set aside

2. Drain the marinade from the beef. Set it aside. Pan-fry the beef on the same pan where the onions were fried for 1 minute per side. Remove from the pan. Set aside

3. Add more oil if needed. Saute garlic and remaining raw onions until onion softens.

4. Pour the remaining marinade and water. Bring to a boil.

5. Add beef. Cover the pan and simmer until the meat is tender. Note: Add water as needed.

6. Season with ground black pepper and salt as needed. Top with pan-fried onions.

7. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot. Share and Enjoy!

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Pancakes

Ingredients:

100g Flour

2 large Eggs

300ml Milk

1 tbls Sunflower Oil

to serve Sugar

to serve Raspberries

to serve Blueberries

Instructions:

Put the flour, eggs, milk, 1 tbsp oil and a pinch of salt into a bowl or large jug, then whisk to a smooth batter. Set aside for 30 mins to rest if you have time, or start cooking straight away.

Set a medium frying pan or crêpe pan over a medium heat and carefully wipe it with some oiled kitchen paper. When hot, cook your pancakes for 1 min on each side until golden, keeping them warm in a low oven as you go.

Serve with lemon wedges and sugar, or your favourite filling. Once cold, you can layer the pancakes between baking parchment, then wrap in cling film and freeze for up to 2 months.

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Shawarma

Ingredients:

1 kg Chicken Thighs

1 tbs Coriander

1 tbs Cumin

1 tbs Cardamom

1 tsp Cayenne Pepper

2 tsp Paprika

2 tbs Lemon Juice

3 tbs Olive Oil

1 cup Greek Yogurt

1 Garlic Clove

1 tsp Cumin

Splash Lemon Juice

Sliced Lettuce

Sliced Tomato

6 Pita Bread

Instructions:

Combine the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag (or bowl).

Add the chicken and use your hands to make sure each piece is coated. If using a ziplock bag, I find it convenient to close the bag then massage the bag to disperse the rub all over each chicken piece.

Marinate overnight or up to 24 hours.

Combine the Yoghurt Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix. Cover and put in the fridge until required (it will last for 3 days in the fridge).

Heat grill/BBQ (or large heavy based pan on stove) on medium high. You should not need to oil it because the marinade has oil in it and also thigh fillets have fat. But if you are worried then oil your hotplate/grill. (See notes for baking)

Place chicken on the grill and cook the first side for 4 to 5 minutes until nicely charred, then turn and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes (the 2nd side takes less time).

Remove chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

TO SERVE

Slice chicken and pile onto platter alongside flatbreads, Salad and the Yoghurt Sauce.

To make a wrap, get a piece of flatbread and smear with Yoghurt Sauce. Top with a bit of lettuce and tomato and Chicken Shawarma. Roll up and enjoy!

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Shawarma

Ingredients:

1 kg Chicken Thighs

1 tbs Coriander

1 tbs Cumin

1 tbs Cardamom

1 tsp Cayenne Pepper

2 tsp Paprika

2 tbs Lemon Juice

3 tbs Olive Oil

1 cup Greek Yogurt

1 Garlic Clove

1 tsp Cumin

Splash Lemon Juice

Sliced Lettuce

Sliced Tomato

6 Pita Bread

Instructions:

Combine the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag (or bowl).

Add the chicken and use your hands to make sure each piece is coated. If using a ziplock bag, I find it convenient to close the bag then massage the bag to disperse the rub all over each chicken piece.

Marinate overnight or up to 24 hours.

Combine the Yoghurt Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix. Cover and put in the fridge until required (it will last for 3 days in the fridge).

Heat grill/BBQ (or large heavy based pan on stove) on medium high. You should not need to oil it because the marinade has oil in it and also thigh fillets have fat. But if you are worried then oil your hotplate/grill. (See notes for baking)

Place chicken on the grill and cook the first side for 4 to 5 minutes until nicely charred, then turn and cook the other side for 3 to 4 minutes (the 2nd side takes less time).

Remove chicken from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

TO SERVE

Slice chicken and pile onto platter alongside flatbreads, Salad and the Yoghurt Sauce.

To make a wrap, get a piece of flatbread and smear with Yoghurt Sauce. Top with a bit of lettuce and tomato and Chicken Shawarma. Roll up and enjoy!

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