Serve this for lunch with fresh bread or add some felafel or barbecued meat for a bigger meal. Cut 1 eggplant and 2 zucchinis lengthways into slices (not too thin) and core and quarter a red and green pepper so that the pieces are relatively flat. Toss the vegetables in olive oil and season with…… Continue reading grilled vegetable and chick pea salad
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prawns baked with feta
This combination of prawns with feta is a traditional Greek one which works wonderfully well. In some olive oil gently fry a finely chopped onion with 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic and a cup of chopped spring onions. When the onions have wilted, add ½ a cup of white wine and allow this to evaporate…… Continue reading prawns baked with feta
pide
After a cheese-making day with friends I found myself with a few cheeses and a lot of whey! I set myself the challenge of using both cheese and whey in one meal. First I made Turkish bread or pide. I used an SBS recipe but replaced the warm water and milk with warm whey. While I was…… Continue reading pide
tomatoes stuffed with couscous + roasted vegetables with feta
These two dishes make an excellent vegetarian meal or they can be served as side dishes. First the tomatoes: For the filling, squeeze half an orange into a small saucepan, adding a little water. Place a handful of sultanas in the juice with an equal amount of chopped dates. Heat gently and remove from the…… Continue reading tomatoes stuffed with couscous + roasted vegetables with feta
baked breakfast
Here’s a breakfast (or brunch) with a Middle-Eastern influence. First prepare a baking dish with some olive oil. Cut tomatoes in half and sprinkle with sumac (a spice made from berries which adds a tangy lemony flavour) then place them cut-side up in the baking dish. Cut mushrooms into quarters or thick slices and add…… Continue reading baked breakfast
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