Masala Scramble with Naan (2)

A gently spiced breakfast from ” A Flash in the Pan” by John Whaite.

Chicken Dopiaza (4)

A speedy supper from Nisha Katona.

Crispy Chilli Chicken (4)

This is a popular street food found everywhere in Nepal. It is a direct influence from the Indo- Chinese borders of the country and is usually served with Chow Mein and perhaps Hot and Sour Soup. This version is from ” Ayla” by Santosh Shah.

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Curry (1)

A sweet and sour curry from ” A Flash in the Pan” by John Whaite.

Fish Finger Fajitas (4)

A very good alternative to fish finger sandwiches. It’s from ” The Hairy Bikers Everyday Winners” by Si King and Dave Myers.

Musakhan Chicken (4)

This version of the Palestinian national dish is from Diana Henry.

Lamb, Mechoui Style (6)

A favourite version of this Moroccan lamb dish from ” Cook Simple” by Diana Henry. Serve with roast Mediterranean vegetables or wrap in warm flatbreads with a handful of salad leaves and dollops of yoghurt. Start preparing the day before if you can, or in the morning you want to eat as it needs to marinade for a few hours.

Mutton Tagine with Grapes and Barley (4)

A warming Moroccan dish from Rose Prince.

Lamb, Beer and Black Bean Chilli (6-8)

If you want a change from chilli made with beef then try this very good recipe from Diana Henry.

Pacific Lime Chicken (4)

An easy chicken recipe from Hawaii which i found in ” Cook Simple ” by Diana Henry. Serve this with rice and stir fried greens, or in warmer weather a mixed salad. The second Marinade is for a Spanish Catalan chicken, cooked in the same way but good with roast potatoes and a green salad.

Sweet Potato with Chorizo, Peppers and Fried Egg (2)

A comforting Spanish supper from ” Cook Simple ” by Diana Henry.

Lentil Salad with Whipped Goats Cheese Butter (4)

A dish that can be served hot or cold from ” Butter” by James Martin. Dice all the vegetables quite finely to help them break down as the pulses cook.

Lentil, Orange and Ginger Soup (4)

A spicy, fragrant and comforting soup from ” The Modern Vegetarian” by Maria Elia. For a change, you can garnish with crumbled feta and crispy onions as an alternative to the yoghurt.

Chicken Shish Kebabs (6)

More kebabs from the Syrian cookbook ” Sumac” by Anas Atassi. These are usually served in a middle eastern flatbread but also very good served with aioli to dip the kebabs into before devouring greedily. If you are using a barbecue to cook them they will take 6-8 minutes, turning often.Drizzle with the honey just before the end of the cooking.

Fish Pilaf with Caramelised Onions (6)

A spicy fish and rice dish from Syria, You can use any firm white fish. The recipe is from ” Sumac” by Anas Atassi.

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