We all fancy a quick curry now and then. We don’t always have the time or ingredients to knock up something that has a long list of ingredients, though. You can make this in the time it takes to go to the takeaway! This recipe is very versatile, and you can swap things around as […]
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Roz bel Khalta (Rice with Minced Meat & Peas) By Basima Ingredients Rice (2 cups basmati rice) 3½–4 cups water or light stock 1 tbsp oil or butter Salt to taste 300–400 g minced beef or lamb 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen) 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp oil ½ tsp allspice
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By Basima Patato Lasagna Ingredients Potatoes1.2–1.5 kg potatoesSalt500g minced beef or lamb1 onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 tbsp olive oil1 can crushed tomatoes2 tbsp tomato pasteSalt, black pepperpaprika, allspice, oreganoWhite sauce (béchamel)4 tbsp butter4 tbsp flour3 cups milk (warm)Salt, white or black pepper1½–2 cups grated mozzarella Method 1. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes2.
By Basima Ingredients Method 1. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper. 2 . Add chicken thighs and rub well 3. Marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes 4. Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F 5. Toss potatoes with 1–2 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper. Spread on
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This is a very versatile family dish and can be made using any meat, Quorn, or Soy if you prefer. I’ve used Pork as recently, it is the best value and a much larger pack than beef for less money. If you want a smaller dish, just halve the ingredients. This one makes 6-8 servings
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Ingredients 4 Onions One Whole Garlic bulb Ginger Chopped tomatoes Turmeric Coriander powder Cumin powder Chilli powder Chicken Stock Cubes Coconut milk Plain yoghurt Curry Powder Salt 1 kg approx Chicken Pieces or enough for your family Method Cut 4 onions, 1 whole garlic bulb, and a piece of ginger and fry on medium heat
Basima Kaybo Mince lamb, vermicelli and chickpea soupSumac and 7 spice roast potatoesHummusSalad Soup recipe*************1. In a large saucepan fry one large onion and 3 chopped garlic cloves until soft2. Add 2 tbsp of tomato paste and fry for another 2 minutes3. Add 250g of minced lamb or beef and fry for another 5-6 minutes4.
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Warming Middle Eastern Soup which can be spiced up a bit with some chilli flakes if you wish
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The Green Revolution: Why Vegetable Smoothies?
In a world dominated by sugary, fruit-laden smoothies, the concept of a vegetable smoothie might seem unconventional, but it’s a nutritional game-changer. Here’s why you should embrace greens:
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Today I fancied doing some old-style cooking, things I love eating but not always in the mood to make. I often make pastry with oil but decided to return to lard and butter for these today in the true “old-style” theme. I tend to use what I have available rather than setting firm ideas about
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