Category Archives: Marinades, Pastes and Dressings

The 5-2 Challenge. Adapting Recipes To Fit The Brief. Green Goddess Dressing With Avocado and Greek Yoghurt.

I was watching Jamie Oliver whip up a Green Goddess Dressing on his show 15 Minute Meals the other night. Made with avocado, fresh herbs and yoghurt to dress a Mexican tortilla salad. One concept I have struggled a little … Continue reading

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A Summer BBQ. Fattoush Salad with Chermoula Crusted Lamb.

With a big, beautiful bowl of chermoula on hand and a searingly hot afternoon to contend with  we enjoyed a late BBQ lunch on Sunday afternoon. The menu? Inspired by the Middle East. A crisp and refreshing fattoush salad paired … Continue reading

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Moroccan Pesto. Chermoula with Preserved Lemon

Chermoula. I like to think of  it as Moroccan Pesto. Brimming with the bold flavours of  the Middle East it certainly packs a vibrant punch. Take some coriander, mint and parsley. Pound together with chilli, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric … Continue reading

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