Chicken Tagine with Sweet Potatoes (4)

A delectable chicken tagine from ” Street Cafe Morocco” by Anissa Helou.

Eggs with Prawns and Coriander (4)

This recipe from Tetouan, Morocco is one of my favourite ways with prawns. The prawns should be ready to use at room temperature to ensure they heat up thoroughly in the time it takes the eggs to cook. Its from ” Street Cafe Morocco” by Anissa Helou.

Cheddar and Sausage Muffins ( makes 12)

These muffins are from ” Cook in Boots” by Ravinder Bhogal and can be served hot or cold.

Chilli Cheese Toasts (1)

A slightly more elaborate recipe for cheese on toast from ” Cook in Boots” by Ravinder Bhogal.

Wild Garlic Macaroni Cheese (6)

I love foraging for wild garlic on my local walks and am always looking for new ways to use it. This green and cheesy pasta from Thomasina Miers is also a great way to use up odds and ends of different cheeses- the more variety the better. If you like crisp pancetta or melted anchovies can be added to the sauce. If wild garlic is hard to find then bulb garlic can be used instead and wilted spinach or kale added for colour.

Cha Kroeung Chicken (4-5)

A spicy chicken and lemongrass stir fry from Cambodia. The recipe is from Y Sok, a Cambodian refugee who came to the UK aged 37 after first migrating to the USA with her family. She runs Kambuja restaurant in the Marple area of Greater Manchester.

Red Pepper, Lentil and Tomato Salad ( 2-6)

A fragrant and colourful lentil salad which will serve two to three as a main course or four to six as part of a mezze. The recipe is from one of my books of Palestinian recipes, ” Zaitoun” by Yasmin Khan. The cheese can be left out for a Vegan version .

Asparagus with Eggs and Zaatar (2)

Here is another Palestinian recipe to make the most of the asparagus season. It’s from “Zaitoun” , a book of Palestinian stories and recipes by Yasmin Khan. It will serve up to six people as part of a mezze style spread with other dishes. The quality of the Za’atar is important, so go for the best you can find, and preferably a Middle Eastern brand.

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Lentil, Aubergine and Pomegranate Stew (4)

This dish is thought to have originated from the coastal shores of Jaffa, but is popular in the Gaza Strip, where it was introduced by the Palestinian communities displaced from the northern shores. Now they are being displaced from the Gaza strip, facing mass murder , starvation and total destruction of homes and communities which will take decades to rebuild if a ceasefire and lasting solution is ever agreed.

This recipe is from ” Zaitoun” by Yasmin Khan which contains Palestinian recipes and ” a chorus of stories from those who live, love and cook with Palestine in their hearts”. I’m going to post a few Palestinian recipes and as you cook them I hope you will keep the plight of the Palestian people foremost in your heart and mind . If you would like to donate here is a link .https://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/gaza-israel-crisis-appeal

This dish would traditionally be served with flatbreads and olives, but can also be served with plain steamed rice which soaks up the juices nicely.

Spiced Carrot Soup (4)

A cinnamon spiked soup from Istanbul which I found in ” Ripe Figs” by Yasmin Khan.

Potatoes, Eggs and Asparagus with Green Sauce (4)

Another recipe to make the most of the British asparagus season from Rachel Roddy.

Potatoes with Lemon (4)

A good summer recipe which is equally delicious hot or cold. It’s from “River Cafe Cook Book Easy” by Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers.

Pea and Courgette Soup ( 4)

A delicious summer soup from ” River Cafe Two Easy” by Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers.

Spaghetti with Tomato and Rocket (4)

Another easy pasta dish from ” River Cafe Two Easy ” by Rose Grey and Ruth Rogers.

Spaghetti Alla Trapanese (4)

Another favourite Sicilian pasta recipe from ” Jamie’s Italy” by Jamie Oliver.

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