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Ok, let’s make it Mutti @Mutti Pomodoro UK with my showstopping, crowdpleasing Fırında Yalancı Mantı” - Stuffed Oven Baked Pasta Shells with Garlic Yoghurt and Pul Biber Butter 🍝🌶️🌿 a feast for the eyes, perfect for feeding a crowd, and one to definitely impress your guests with. I’ve used the luscious Mutti Polpa, richly intense Double Concentrate Tomato Purée and deliciously smooth Passata and have listed tips for making it advance for hosting a crowd on my blog. The full recipe is on my blog, please make it. ad Serves 6-8 3 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 1 tsp salt 1 tsp finely grated garlic 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp pul biber 1 tsp dried mint 1 tsp paprika 2 tbsp Mutti Double Concentrate tomato purée 500 g minced lamb / beef / meat-free mince 1 x 400g can Mutti Polpa ½ tsp ground black pepper 2 bay leaves 100ml milk 500g Conchiglioni pasta, cooked al dente 1 x jar Mutti Passata 500ml chicken / vegetable stock For the garlic yoghurt 1 large garlic clove, finely grated 150 g (5½ oz) natural yoghurt ½ tsp sea salt flakes For the chilli butter 50g unsalted butter 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp Mutti Double Concentrate tomato purée 1 tsp pul biber 1 tsp dried mint #melizcooks #pasta #yalancımantı
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Ok, let’s make it Mutti @Mutti Pomodoro UK with my showstopping, crowdpleasing Fırında Yalancı Mantı” - Stuffed Oven Baked Pasta Shells with Garlic Yoghurt and Pul Biber Butter 🍝🌶️🌿 a feast for the eyes, perfect for feeding a crowd, and one to definitely impress your guests with. I’ve used the luscious Mutti Polpa, richly intense Double Concentrate Tomato Purée and deliciously smooth Passata and have listed tips for making it advance for hosting a crowd on my blog. The full recipe is on my blog, please make it. ad Serves 6-8 3 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 1 tsp salt 1 tsp finely grated garlic 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp pul biber 1 tsp dried mint 1 tsp paprika 2 tbsp Mutti Double Concentrate tomato purée 500 g minced lamb / beef / meat-free mince 1 x 400g can Mutti Polpa ½ tsp ground black pepper 2 bay leaves 100ml milk 500g Conchiglioni pasta, cooked al dente 1 x jar Mutti Passata 500ml chicken / vegetable stock For the garlic yoghurt 1 large garlic clove, finely grated 150 g (5½ oz) natural yoghurt ½ tsp sea salt flakes For the chilli butter 50g unsalted butter 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp Mutti Double Concentrate tomato purée 1 tsp pul biber 1 tsp dried mint #melizcooks #pasta #yalancımantı
TWO YEARS since I posted this salata after it stood idle on my blog and YT channel for years 💚🧡❤️💜 Get this on your dinner tables tonight - who’s made this one already? Ok, what are you having for (lunch) or dinner tonight because this is THE perfect salad to have on repeat, now and always 💚🧡❤️💜 chop EVERYTHING as finely as possible (except for the pomegranate seeds and dressing ingredients obvs) and you will notice ALL the difference - dare I say, it’s even better the next day! #pleasemakeit INGREDIENTS 250g red cabbage, finely diced 1/2 English cucumber (deseeded) / 2 medium middle-eastern cucumbers (deseeded), finely diced 1 large red Romano pepper / kapya biber, finely diced 2 spring onions, finely sliced 50g fresh coriander, very finely chopped (stalks and leaves) 200g pomegranate seeds 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tsp dried mint 1 tsp honey 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes (or more to taste) #melizcooks #salad #choppedsalad #finelychopped
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TWO YEARS since I posted this salata after it stood idle on my blog and YT channel for years 💚🧡❤️💜 Get this on your dinner tables tonight - who’s made this one already? Ok, what are you having for (lunch) or dinner tonight because this is THE perfect salad to have on repeat, now and always 💚🧡❤️💜 chop EVERYTHING as finely as possible (except for the pomegranate seeds and dressing ingredients obvs) and you will notice ALL the difference - dare I say, it’s even better the next day! #pleasemakeit INGREDIENTS 250g red cabbage, finely diced 1/2 English cucumber (deseeded) / 2 medium middle-eastern cucumbers (deseeded), finely diced 1 large red Romano pepper / kapya biber, finely diced 2 spring onions, finely sliced 50g fresh coriander, very finely chopped (stalks and leaves) 200g pomegranate seeds 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tsp dried mint 1 tsp honey 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes (or more to taste) #melizcooks #salad #choppedsalad #finelychopped
How to cook like a Kıbrıslı: Melek Nene’s Pazili Kuru Börülce (Pan Fried Chard & Black Eyed Beans) 🫘 🧅 🧄 🌿 🍋 🫒 Serves 6–8 450g cooked black eyed beans* (see notes in pinned comment) 200 g (7 oz) Swiss chard roughly chopped (stems removed, finely chopped and kept to one side) or the same quantity of spinach 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and finely diced 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced For the dressing 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve 4 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp sea salt flakes 1 tsp dried mint METHOD: If using dried black eyed beans, spread them out evenly on a large tray and remove and discard any stones or broken beans. Soak and cook as per the instructions below. You can check that they’re cooked by squeezing one of the cooked beans in between your thumb and forefinger. Once cooked, remove the pan from the heat and drain the beans in a colander. You cook prepare these the night before too but I love using them when they’re still warm from being freshly cooked as the beans soak up the flavour and juices of the remaining ingredients better this way. Wash the chard thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit before roughly chopping the leaves. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil, add the onion, along with the 1/2 tsp sea sally flakes and soften over a low heat for 12–15 minutes until translucent. Add the finely chopped chard stalks and cook for a few minutes more. Once softened, increase the heat a little so the onions and chard stalks start to caramelise, then add the garlic, turn the heat down again and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the chopped chard leaves to the pan, reduce the heat and cook until the greens have wilted. Remove the pan from the heat, add the drain beans to the pan and stir well until the beans are fully coated in the greens, onions and garlic. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish. Drizzle and sprinkle over all of the dressing ingredients, stir well and serve with an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. It’s the perfect accompaniment to Badadez Köftesi (coming soon) and fresh or canned fish such as tuna or smoked mackerel, chips, bread and a fresh salad. #melizcooks #beans #salad COOKING TIPS: * if using dried beans, soak 250g dried black-eyed beans overnight in lots of cold water then rinsed, added to a large pan of 2.5 litres (4½ pints) cold water - bring up to the boil, then simmer on a low heat for around for 45mins-1hr (I don’t add the juice of a lemon as the acid can react with the tenderness of the beans but if you prefer too to keep the colour of the beans brighter then that’s totally up to you. I like to use the Bodrum or Duru Black Eyed Beans (akutu Börülce). OR 2 x 400g cans black eyes beans, drained (480g drained weight) rinsed
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How to cook like a Kıbrıslı: Melek Nene’s Pazili Kuru Börülce (Pan Fried Chard & Black Eyed Beans) 🫘 🧅 🧄 🌿 🍋 🫒 Serves 6–8 450g cooked black eyed beans* (see notes in pinned comment) 200 g (7 oz) Swiss chard roughly chopped (stems removed, finely chopped and kept to one side) or the same quantity of spinach 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and finely diced 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced For the dressing 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve 4 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp sea salt flakes 1 tsp dried mint METHOD: If using dried black eyed beans, spread them out evenly on a large tray and remove and discard any stones or broken beans. Soak and cook as per the instructions below. You can check that they’re cooked by squeezing one of the cooked beans in between your thumb and forefinger. Once cooked, remove the pan from the heat and drain the beans in a colander. You cook prepare these the night before too but I love using them when they’re still warm from being freshly cooked as the beans soak up the flavour and juices of the remaining ingredients better this way. Wash the chard thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit before roughly chopping the leaves. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil, add the onion, along with the 1/2 tsp sea sally flakes and soften over a low heat for 12–15 minutes until translucent. Add the finely chopped chard stalks and cook for a few minutes more. Once softened, increase the heat a little so the onions and chard stalks start to caramelise, then add the garlic, turn the heat down again and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the chopped chard leaves to the pan, reduce the heat and cook until the greens have wilted. Remove the pan from the heat, add the drain beans to the pan and stir well until the beans are fully coated in the greens, onions and garlic. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish. Drizzle and sprinkle over all of the dressing ingredients, stir well and serve with an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. It’s the perfect accompaniment to Badadez Köftesi (coming soon) and fresh or canned fish such as tuna or smoked mackerel, chips, bread and a fresh salad. #melizcooks #beans #salad COOKING TIPS: * if using dried beans, soak 250g dried black-eyed beans overnight in lots of cold water then rinsed, added to a large pan of 2.5 litres (4½ pints) cold water - bring up to the boil, then simmer on a low heat for around for 45mins-1hr (I don’t add the juice of a lemon as the acid can react with the tenderness of the beans but if you prefer too to keep the colour of the beans brighter then that’s totally up to you. I like to use the Bodrum or Duru Black Eyed Beans (akutu Börülce). OR 2 x 400g cans black eyes beans, drained (480g drained weight) rinsed
ad Who loves a fakeaway? I mean, who doesn’t love a fakeaway? I want to show you how to make the ultimate Mixed Grill Platter in my AEG SteamCrisp oven with @Maldon Salt Chilli Sea Salt, using one base marinade recipe that can be used in a variety of different ways, depending on which meat you are marinating. If you’re hosting a crowd, you can make the whole platter (on large baking two trays), if not, feel free to just make one of the recipes. Alternatively, marinate everything and just freeze in batches so you can just defrost and cook at a later date to save on time. All of the marinated meats below can be cooked on the same trays at the same temperature for 30-35 minutes until perfectly cooked. Full recipe on the AEG and Maldon Salt websites. Please Make it. #mixedgrill #kebab #turkishfood #ad
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ad Who loves a fakeaway? I mean, who doesn’t love a fakeaway? I want to show you how to make the ultimate Mixed Grill Platter in my AEG SteamCrisp oven with @Maldon Salt Chilli Sea Salt, using one base marinade recipe that can be used in a variety of different ways, depending on which meat you are marinating. If you’re hosting a crowd, you can make the whole platter (on large baking two trays), if not, feel free to just make one of the recipes. Alternatively, marinate everything and just freeze in batches so you can just defrost and cook at a later date to save on time. All of the marinated meats below can be cooked on the same trays at the same temperature for 30-35 minutes until perfectly cooked. Full recipe on the AEG and Maldon Salt websites. Please Make it. #mixedgrill #kebab #turkishfood #ad
Serves 4–6 INGREDIENTS 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets, cut into 7.5-cm (3-inch) chunks 4–6 long metal skewers For the marinade 4 tbsp thick set natural yoghurt 1 heaped tbsp Turkish sweet red pepper paste (tatlı biber salçası) 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 tbsp clear honey 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp pul biber 1 tsp paprika To serve 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil #melizcooks #tavukşiş #chickenkebab #heatwave #bbq
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Serves 4–6 INGREDIENTS 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets, cut into 7.5-cm (3-inch) chunks 4–6 long metal skewers For the marinade 4 tbsp thick set natural yoghurt 1 heaped tbsp Turkish sweet red pepper paste (tatlı biber salçası) 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 tbsp clear honey 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp pul biber 1 tsp paprika To serve 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil #melizcooks #tavukşiş #chickenkebab #heatwave #bbq
My Favourite Things: EP. 3 CANNELINI BEAN, CRISPY HELLİM & CRUNCHY WALNUT SALAD Serves 4-6 Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 5 minutes 225g (8oz) hellim (halloumi), cut into 1cm cubes 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 x 400g (14oz) can cooked cannellini beans, washed and drained 25g (1oz) fresh coriander, leaves and stalks finely chopped 200g (7oz) pomegranate seeds 2 small Middle Eastern cucumbers or 1/3 English cucumber (de-seeded), finely diced 1 large red romano/capia pepper (kapya biber)/small red bell pepper, finely diced 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 tsp sea salt flakes 3 tsp dried mint 2 tsp sumac 2 tsp pul biber 100g (3½oz) shelled walnuts, roughly chopped 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses #melizcooks #salad #choppedsalad #finelychopped
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My Favourite Things: EP. 3 CANNELINI BEAN, CRISPY HELLİM & CRUNCHY WALNUT SALAD Serves 4-6 Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 5 minutes 225g (8oz) hellim (halloumi), cut into 1cm cubes 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 x 400g (14oz) can cooked cannellini beans, washed and drained 25g (1oz) fresh coriander, leaves and stalks finely chopped 200g (7oz) pomegranate seeds 2 small Middle Eastern cucumbers or 1/3 English cucumber (de-seeded), finely diced 1 large red romano/capia pepper (kapya biber)/small red bell pepper, finely diced 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 tsp sea salt flakes 3 tsp dried mint 2 tsp sumac 2 tsp pul biber 100g (3½oz) shelled walnuts, roughly chopped 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses #melizcooks #salad #choppedsalad #finelychopped
Kıymalı Bezelye: Mince & Pea Stew. My Aunt Revza’s way of making Bezelye, pea stew, with mince instead of pieces of lamb. You can also pop this in the slow cooker once you’ve seared the vegetables and mince at the start. And if you’re keeping it meatfree (or vegan, in fact), just use meatless mince and a vegetable stock! Method in caption (and in Dinner Tonight) and on my blog. INGREDIENTS 600ml hot chicken stock (or 1 stock cube dissolved in 600ml boiling water) 3 tbsp olive oil 2 large onions, roughly chopped 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1cm rounds 4 medium white potatoes, peeled, cut into 3cm chunks 1 tsp sea salt flakes 500g lamb (or beef or chicken) mince 1 tbsp tatlı biber salçası (Turkish mild (sweet) red pepper paste) 1 tbsp tomato purée 4 garlic cloves, crushed / finely grated 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp black pepper 700g frozen peas 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes + half a can of water 1 bay leaf METHOD In a jug, whisk the stock cube into the boiling hot water until fully dissolved and leave to one side. Place the olive oil in a large pan on the hob over a medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions, carrots and potatoes to the pan with a pinch of the salt, and cook the vegetables for 10–12 minutes, until the onions start to soften and the carrots and potatoes brown along the edges, stirring often. Turn up the heat, add the mince to the pan, and break it up into the vegetables with the back of a wooden spoon. Season with the sea salt and black pepper, and brown for 5–6 minutes, stirring often. Add the l tatlı biber salçası, tomato puree, garlic, paprika, cumin and cinnamon to the pan, and stir for a minute or two until the spices release their aroma. Add the frozen peas to the pan, stir well, then add the chopped tomatoes, sweet red pepper paste, the stock and bay leaves. Bring up to the boil, turn the heat down slightly and simmer with the lid half on for around 15–20 minutes until the peas are tender and the sauce has thickened but is still juicy. If you have time, leave to sit for 30 minutes with the lid on before serving so that all the flavours really come together. #bezelye #fridaynight #easydinner #favoritefoodideas
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Kıymalı Bezelye: Mince & Pea Stew. My Aunt Revza’s way of making Bezelye, pea stew, with mince instead of pieces of lamb. You can also pop this in the slow cooker once you’ve seared the vegetables and mince at the start. And if you’re keeping it meatfree (or vegan, in fact), just use meatless mince and a vegetable stock! Method in caption (and in Dinner Tonight) and on my blog. INGREDIENTS 600ml hot chicken stock (or 1 stock cube dissolved in 600ml boiling water) 3 tbsp olive oil 2 large onions, roughly chopped 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1cm rounds 4 medium white potatoes, peeled, cut into 3cm chunks 1 tsp sea salt flakes 500g lamb (or beef or chicken) mince 1 tbsp tatlı biber salçası (Turkish mild (sweet) red pepper paste) 1 tbsp tomato purée 4 garlic cloves, crushed / finely grated 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp black pepper 700g frozen peas 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes + half a can of water 1 bay leaf METHOD In a jug, whisk the stock cube into the boiling hot water until fully dissolved and leave to one side. Place the olive oil in a large pan on the hob over a medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions, carrots and potatoes to the pan with a pinch of the salt, and cook the vegetables for 10–12 minutes, until the onions start to soften and the carrots and potatoes brown along the edges, stirring often. Turn up the heat, add the mince to the pan, and break it up into the vegetables with the back of a wooden spoon. Season with the sea salt and black pepper, and brown for 5–6 minutes, stirring often. Add the l tatlı biber salçası, tomato puree, garlic, paprika, cumin and cinnamon to the pan, and stir for a minute or two until the spices release their aroma. Add the frozen peas to the pan, stir well, then add the chopped tomatoes, sweet red pepper paste, the stock and bay leaves. Bring up to the boil, turn the heat down slightly and simmer with the lid half on for around 15–20 minutes until the peas are tender and the sauce has thickened but is still juicy. If you have time, leave to sit for 30 minutes with the lid on before serving so that all the flavours really come together. #bezelye #fridaynight #easydinner #favoritefoodideas
Ok, let me show you how I turn my vegetables into THE main event 💜❤️🧡💛💚🤎 Flavoursome, fried and crispy vegetables are known as “Sebze Kızartması” or simply “Kızartma”. Kızartma means ‘to fry’ or ‘frying’, but since these vegetables are oven baked, the crispy texture is achieved with a spicy cornflour coating. The vegetables are elevated with the chilled yoghurt and an utterly delicious sweet, tangy and garlicky pomegranate molasses garlic sauce, and I promise you that this dish will convert anyone with a vegetable aversion to fall in love with everything on this platter. Full recipe on my blog (link in bio) and in Dinner Tonight. #PleaseMakeIt S E RV E S 6 For the vegetables: 6 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp cornflour 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp garlic granules 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp coarse black pepper 2 medium baking potatoes, sliced into 1½cm (5/8in) rounds 2 medium aubergines, cut into 3 x 6cm (1¼ x 2½in) batons 2 onions, peeled and cut into 4 wedges (the root still intact to hold the layers together) 1½ tsp sea salt flakes 2 large courgettes, cut into 3 x 6cm (1¼ x 2½in) batons 2 kapya biber (capia peppers), red romano or small red bell peppers, halved, deseeded and cut into 3 x 6cm (1¼ x 2½in) pieces 100g (3½oz) thick natural yoghurt 25g (1oz) fresh flat leaf parsley leaves 1 tsp dried mint 1 tsp pul biber (Aleppo pepper/ Turkish red pepper flakes) For the Garlicky Tomato & Pomegranate Sos (sauce): 1 tbsp olive oil 6 garlic cloves, ground down to a paste 1 x 400g (14oz) tin finely chopped tomatoes or 4 large over-ripe tomatoes, halved and coarsely grated, skins discarded 1 heaped tbsp tatlı biber salçası (Turkish sweet (mild) red pepper paste) 1 tsp icing sugar 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses Sea salt flakes Lemon wedges, to serve #turkishfood #kızartma #sebze #dinner
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Ok, let me show you how I turn my vegetables into THE main event 💜❤️🧡💛💚🤎 Flavoursome, fried and crispy vegetables are known as “Sebze Kızartması” or simply “Kızartma”. Kızartma means ‘to fry’ or ‘frying’, but since these vegetables are oven baked, the crispy texture is achieved with a spicy cornflour coating. The vegetables are elevated with the chilled yoghurt and an utterly delicious sweet, tangy and garlicky pomegranate molasses garlic sauce, and I promise you that this dish will convert anyone with a vegetable aversion to fall in love with everything on this platter. Full recipe on my blog (link in bio) and in Dinner Tonight. #PleaseMakeIt S E RV E S 6 For the vegetables: 6 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp cornflour 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp garlic granules 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp coarse black pepper 2 medium baking potatoes, sliced into 1½cm (5/8in) rounds 2 medium aubergines, cut into 3 x 6cm (1¼ x 2½in) batons 2 onions, peeled and cut into 4 wedges (the root still intact to hold the layers together) 1½ tsp sea salt flakes 2 large courgettes, cut into 3 x 6cm (1¼ x 2½in) batons 2 kapya biber (capia peppers), red romano or small red bell peppers, halved, deseeded and cut into 3 x 6cm (1¼ x 2½in) pieces 100g (3½oz) thick natural yoghurt 25g (1oz) fresh flat leaf parsley leaves 1 tsp dried mint 1 tsp pul biber (Aleppo pepper/ Turkish red pepper flakes) For the Garlicky Tomato & Pomegranate Sos (sauce): 1 tbsp olive oil 6 garlic cloves, ground down to a paste 1 x 400g (14oz) tin finely chopped tomatoes or 4 large over-ripe tomatoes, halved and coarsely grated, skins discarded 1 heaped tbsp tatlı biber salçası (Turkish sweet (mild) red pepper paste) 1 tsp icing sugar 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses Sea salt flakes Lemon wedges, to serve #turkishfood #kızartma #sebze #dinner
The sun is out so let’s “yak the mangal” and make Tavuk Şiş. Full recipe in Meliz’s Kitchen and on @thehappyfoodie website. Please make it 🤩🙌🏼🔥🍗🌶️🌿🧄 Serves 4–6 INGREDIENTS 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets, cut into 7.5-cm (3-inch) chunks 4–6 long metal skewers For the marinade 4 tbsp thick set natural yoghurt 1 heaped tbsp Turkish sweet red pepper paste (tatlı biber salçası) 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 tbsp clear honey 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp pul biber 1 tsp paprika To serve 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil #melizcooks #tavukşiş #chickenkebab #fyp
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The sun is out so let’s “yak the mangal” and make Tavuk Şiş. Full recipe in Meliz’s Kitchen and on @thehappyfoodie website. Please make it 🤩🙌🏼🔥🍗🌶️🌿🧄 Serves 4–6 INGREDIENTS 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets, cut into 7.5-cm (3-inch) chunks 4–6 long metal skewers For the marinade 4 tbsp thick set natural yoghurt 1 heaped tbsp Turkish sweet red pepper paste (tatlı biber salçası) 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 tbsp clear honey 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp pul biber 1 tsp paprika To serve 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil #melizcooks #tavukşiş #chickenkebab #fyp
Reverse-Sear Joint of Beef. I find this method works best on nice fatty beef joints / steaks with a cap that crisp up and render. METHOD: Salt your beef joint heavily all over with flaky sea salt and place on a rack over a large baking tray. Allow to rest in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours but best if left overnight. Take the joint out of the fridge 1 hour before roasting to bring up to room temperature. Preheat oven to 90c fan / 100c (yes, that low). Pat the beef dry with a paper towel being careful not to remove too much salt, sprinkle over some coarse black pepper and place on the bottom rack of the oven. Cook until the internal temperature reaches the following (see notes on timings below), depending on how you like your beef cooked (you will need a meat probe for this): •52c rare •53-54c medium rare •55-57c medium •58-59c medium-well Well done. Please don’t do it. Continued in comments (pinned) Once the internal temperature is reached, take the tray out of the oven, leave the beef on the rack and cover the meat with foil. Let it rest for 30-90 minutes. Once the meat has rested for 30-90 minutes (I always let it rest a little longer, especially on Christmas Day, as it frees up space in the oven to cook all the Christmas Day sides), whack the oven up as high as it goes (I turn mine up to 270c fan), and once hot, uncover the beef, pop the tray on the bottom rack of the oven (so there is enough space for air to circulate around) and blast for 5-7 minutes until seared and crispy all over. There is no need to rest the meat again but I do for a few minutes before slicing into it. TIMINGS: This can be a little bit of a guessing game depending on the size and cut of beef / whether it’s boneless / on the bone. For the 3kg rib of beef in this video (which is on the bone) this took just over 4 hours for a rare finish. Smaller joints will obviously take less time, and those that aren’t on the bone, even less. However, once the beef reaches your desired internal temperature, you can leave it to rest for 30-90 minutes so I’d always put the joint in the oven quite a bit earlier than desired to allow enough time for it to reach your internal temperature. For example, a 1.5kg boneless joint will take around 1.5-2hours for medium rare + a resting time of 30-90 minutes before the final 5-7 minute sear. #roastbeef #reversesear
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Reverse-Sear Joint of Beef. I find this method works best on nice fatty beef joints / steaks with a cap that crisp up and render. METHOD: Salt your beef joint heavily all over with flaky sea salt and place on a rack over a large baking tray. Allow to rest in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours but best if left overnight. Take the joint out of the fridge 1 hour before roasting to bring up to room temperature. Preheat oven to 90c fan / 100c (yes, that low). Pat the beef dry with a paper towel being careful not to remove too much salt, sprinkle over some coarse black pepper and place on the bottom rack of the oven. Cook until the internal temperature reaches the following (see notes on timings below), depending on how you like your beef cooked (you will need a meat probe for this): •52c rare •53-54c medium rare •55-57c medium •58-59c medium-well Well done. Please don’t do it. Continued in comments (pinned) Once the internal temperature is reached, take the tray out of the oven, leave the beef on the rack and cover the meat with foil. Let it rest for 30-90 minutes. Once the meat has rested for 30-90 minutes (I always let it rest a little longer, especially on Christmas Day, as it frees up space in the oven to cook all the Christmas Day sides), whack the oven up as high as it goes (I turn mine up to 270c fan), and once hot, uncover the beef, pop the tray on the bottom rack of the oven (so there is enough space for air to circulate around) and blast for 5-7 minutes until seared and crispy all over. There is no need to rest the meat again but I do for a few minutes before slicing into it. TIMINGS: This can be a little bit of a guessing game depending on the size and cut of beef / whether it’s boneless / on the bone. For the 3kg rib of beef in this video (which is on the bone) this took just over 4 hours for a rare finish. Smaller joints will obviously take less time, and those that aren’t on the bone, even less. However, once the beef reaches your desired internal temperature, you can leave it to rest for 30-90 minutes so I’d always put the joint in the oven quite a bit earlier than desired to allow enough time for it to reach your internal temperature. For example, a 1.5kg boneless joint will take around 1.5-2hours for medium rare + a resting time of 30-90 minutes before the final 5-7 minute sear. #roastbeef #reversesear
Weekend breakfast sorted. Hellim Spiced Scrambled Eggs 🧅🌶️🍅🍳🌿 this popped up on my memories yesterday, and it’s my “oh so simple”, yet oh incredibly delicious and creamy @melizcooks twist on “menemen” from Meliz’s Kitchen, and you can find the full recipe on the @Jamie Oliver website and currently showing on @NetflixUK link in my bio 6 large free-range eggs 4 large ripe tomatoes 200g hellim (halloumi cheese) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and very finely chopped 2 large Turkish green peppers, such as carliston / charleston, or 150g padron peppers, thinly sliced into rounds ¼ teaspoon sea salt flakes 1 tablespoon Turkish sweet red pepper paste (tatlı biber salçası) ¼ teaspoon dried mint (reserve a little for garnish) ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper (reserve a little for garnish) optional: pul biber, for garnish optional: extra virgin olive oil 1 large lemon, cut into 4 wedges fresh parsley, for garnish #menemen #hellim #halloumi #eggs #breakfast
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Weekend breakfast sorted. Hellim Spiced Scrambled Eggs 🧅🌶️🍅🍳🌿 this popped up on my memories yesterday, and it’s my “oh so simple”, yet oh incredibly delicious and creamy @melizcooks twist on “menemen” from Meliz’s Kitchen, and you can find the full recipe on the @Jamie Oliver website and currently showing on @NetflixUK link in my bio 6 large free-range eggs 4 large ripe tomatoes 200g hellim (halloumi cheese) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and very finely chopped 2 large Turkish green peppers, such as carliston / charleston, or 150g padron peppers, thinly sliced into rounds ¼ teaspoon sea salt flakes 1 tablespoon Turkish sweet red pepper paste (tatlı biber salçası) ¼ teaspoon dried mint (reserve a little for garnish) ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper (reserve a little for garnish) optional: pul biber, for garnish optional: extra virgin olive oil 1 large lemon, cut into 4 wedges fresh parsley, for garnish #menemen #hellim #halloumi #eggs #breakfast
My Favourite Things: EP.2 Cypriot Breakfast “Gabira” (Toasts). Breakfast, brunch, lunch…dinner, sorted in less than 10 mins under the grill. Full recipe in Dinner Tonight. Put the kettle on. Makes 4 Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes 4 thick slices of Kıbrıs çöreği / sourdough bread 100g (3½oz) hellim (halloumi cheese), coarsely grated 100g (3½oz) kaşar peyniri or mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated 75g (2¾oz) dry black/ Kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped 1 tsp dried mint 25g (1oz) coriander leaves, finely chopped 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 100g (3½oz) cherry tomatoes, sliced A good pinch of coarse black pepper ½ tsp toasted sesame seeds ¼ tsp nigella seeds Honey, to drizzle (optional) #MyFavouriteTh#MyFavouriteThingsoumi#hellim
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My Favourite Things: EP.2 Cypriot Breakfast “Gabira” (Toasts). Breakfast, brunch, lunch…dinner, sorted in less than 10 mins under the grill. Full recipe in Dinner Tonight. Put the kettle on. Makes 4 Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes 4 thick slices of Kıbrıs çöreği / sourdough bread 100g (3½oz) hellim (halloumi cheese), coarsely grated 100g (3½oz) kaşar peyniri or mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated 75g (2¾oz) dry black/ Kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped 1 tsp dried mint 25g (1oz) coriander leaves, finely chopped 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 100g (3½oz) cherry tomatoes, sliced A good pinch of coarse black pepper ½ tsp toasted sesame seeds ¼ tsp nigella seeds Honey, to drizzle (optional) #MyFavouriteTh#MyFavouriteThingsoumi#hellim
Sea Bass with Herby Pul Biber Butter. This is one of the most DELICIOUS, incredibly simple 10 minute recipes from my second cookbook - perfect for a quick summer evening’s meal, like tonight. Once you’ve made it once, you’ll be making it again and again with your eyes closed. #melizcooks #Seabass #simplerecipe #fyp #midweekdinner
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Sea Bass with Herby Pul Biber Butter. This is one of the most DELICIOUS, incredibly simple 10 minute recipes from my second cookbook - perfect for a quick summer evening’s meal, like tonight. Once you’ve made it once, you’ll be making it again and again with your eyes closed. #melizcooks #Seabass #simplerecipe #fyp #midweekdinner
ad Let me show you how I turn my kitchen into a restaurant with the beautiful new @karacaunitedkingdom dinner set collection with Fatih Tutak ‌This set is genuinely stunning. It’s become my “special” dinner set at home, where even the most simple recipes look beautifully presented, as if they’ve been prepared by a chef in a restaurant; however, instead of going out to eat, you become the chef in your own home. ‌•Karaca Fatih Tutak Dinner Set •Karaca Plasma Steel Cookware •Karaca Vigor 7-Piece knife set •Karaca Lalin Bamboo Chopping Board •Karaca MasterMaid Pro-Steel Glass 8-in-1 food processor •Karaca Mastermaid Stand Mixer When hosting, the most important thing is to prep, prep, prep. Things you can do in advance to get ahead: ‌•Finely chop vegetables for salads and store them in Tupperware in the fridge (without mixing them together until just before serving and stirring through the salad dressing) ‌•Make dips, store in Tupperware in the fridge and simple plate up and garnish just before serving. ‌ •Finely chop parsley / prepare garnishes / juice lemons / mix up salad dressings in advance so you are ready to go when serving ‌•Prepare köfte mixes and marinades (or marinate the meat in advance) and refrigerate until you need them / are ready to cook ‌•Lay your table (with the Fatih Tutak range of course!) ‌What I’ve prepared in this video:* •Mantarlı Bulgur Köftesi (Mushroom-filled bulgar wheat cones) ‌•Kasap Köfte (butchers’ mince patties) ‌•Arpa şehriyeli pilav (buttery orzo rice cooked in chicken stock) ‌•Taze bakla salatası ve süzme yoghurt (Cypriot style marinated broad beans over strained yogurt) ‌•Piyaz & Tahın (white bean salad, onions, tomatoes & parlayed with a sumak and dried mint dressing served with lemony tahini) ‌•Gavurdağı Salatası (Pomegranate & Walnut salad with tomatoes, cucumber, parsley & Romano pepper with a pomegranate sumak dressing) •Minik Tırnaklı Ekmek (Mini “nail” breads) ‌•Olives, hot pickled peppers and gherkins marinated in EVOO and pul biber ‌#melizcooks #karaca #dinner #meze #turkishfood
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ad Let me show you how I turn my kitchen into a restaurant with the beautiful new @karacaunitedkingdom dinner set collection with Fatih Tutak ‌This set is genuinely stunning. It’s become my “special” dinner set at home, where even the most simple recipes look beautifully presented, as if they’ve been prepared by a chef in a restaurant; however, instead of going out to eat, you become the chef in your own home. ‌•Karaca Fatih Tutak Dinner Set •Karaca Plasma Steel Cookware •Karaca Vigor 7-Piece knife set •Karaca Lalin Bamboo Chopping Board •Karaca MasterMaid Pro-Steel Glass 8-in-1 food processor •Karaca Mastermaid Stand Mixer When hosting, the most important thing is to prep, prep, prep. Things you can do in advance to get ahead: ‌•Finely chop vegetables for salads and store them in Tupperware in the fridge (without mixing them together until just before serving and stirring through the salad dressing) ‌•Make dips, store in Tupperware in the fridge and simple plate up and garnish just before serving. ‌ •Finely chop parsley / prepare garnishes / juice lemons / mix up salad dressings in advance so you are ready to go when serving ‌•Prepare köfte mixes and marinades (or marinate the meat in advance) and refrigerate until you need them / are ready to cook ‌•Lay your table (with the Fatih Tutak range of course!) ‌What I’ve prepared in this video:* •Mantarlı Bulgur Köftesi (Mushroom-filled bulgar wheat cones) ‌•Kasap Köfte (butchers’ mince patties) ‌•Arpa şehriyeli pilav (buttery orzo rice cooked in chicken stock) ‌•Taze bakla salatası ve süzme yoghurt (Cypriot style marinated broad beans over strained yogurt) ‌•Piyaz & Tahın (white bean salad, onions, tomatoes & parlayed with a sumak and dried mint dressing served with lemony tahini) ‌•Gavurdağı Salatası (Pomegranate & Walnut salad with tomatoes, cucumber, parsley & Romano pepper with a pomegranate sumak dressing) •Minik Tırnaklı Ekmek (Mini “nail” breads) ‌•Olives, hot pickled peppers and gherkins marinated in EVOO and pul biber ‌#melizcooks #karaca #dinner #meze #turkishfood
Ok, here’s my “bidda” flatbread recipe (to go with the previous “kıymalı tantuni” reel) which I’ve shared many times before. The full written recipe and method is on my blog, but the visual method can be seen on the reel, and the simple list of ingredients are also written below. Link to my blog in the linktree in my bio. Please make them. Recipe - makes 16 200ml lukewarm water  125ml lukewarm milk 1 tsp caster sugar  1 sachet instant dry yeast (7g) 500g strong white bread flour  1 tsp salt  1 tbsp olive oil Tarif - 16 kişilik 200 ml ılık su 125 ml ılık süt 1 çay kaşığı şeker 1 paket instant kuru maya (7 g) 500 g beyaz ekmek unu 1 çay kaşığı tuz 1 yemek kaşığı zeytinyağı #bidda #flatbread #bread #typ #baking
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Ok, here’s my “bidda” flatbread recipe (to go with the previous “kıymalı tantuni” reel) which I’ve shared many times before. The full written recipe and method is on my blog, but the visual method can be seen on the reel, and the simple list of ingredients are also written below. Link to my blog in the linktree in my bio. Please make them. Recipe - makes 16 200ml lukewarm water  125ml lukewarm milk 1 tsp caster sugar  1 sachet instant dry yeast (7g) 500g strong white bread flour  1 tsp salt  1 tbsp olive oil Tarif - 16 kişilik 200 ml ılık su 125 ml ılık süt 1 çay kaşığı şeker 1 paket instant kuru maya (7 g) 500 g beyaz ekmek unu 1 çay kaşığı tuz 1 yemek kaşığı zeytinyağı #bidda #flatbread #bread #typ #baking
My Favourite Things: EP.1 HELLİMLİ YALANCI SOĞAN DOLMASI Dolma = stuffed / to stuff Serves 4-6 5 large onions 50g fresh flat leaf parsley 3 tbsp olive oil 1tsp sea salt flakes 2 tbsp Turkish sweet mild red pepper paste 3 tbsp tomato puree 200g white short-grain or pudding rice, washed (not soaked) and drained 1x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp dried mint 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses 60ml freshly squeezed lemon juice 1tsp coarse bIack pepper 1½ tsp pul biber (Aleppo pepper/Turkish red pepper flakes) 250g hellim, cut into 1cm cubes 1 chicken or vegetable stock cube 200ml boiling hot water 300ml cold water For the butter sauce 50g unsalted butter 2 tsp pul biber 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses Full recipe on my blog. Do it. #MyFavouriteThings #dolma #hellim
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My Favourite Things: EP.1 HELLİMLİ YALANCI SOĞAN DOLMASI Dolma = stuffed / to stuff Serves 4-6 5 large onions 50g fresh flat leaf parsley 3 tbsp olive oil 1tsp sea salt flakes 2 tbsp Turkish sweet mild red pepper paste 3 tbsp tomato puree 200g white short-grain or pudding rice, washed (not soaked) and drained 1x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp dried mint 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses 60ml freshly squeezed lemon juice 1tsp coarse bIack pepper 1½ tsp pul biber (Aleppo pepper/Turkish red pepper flakes) 250g hellim, cut into 1cm cubes 1 chicken or vegetable stock cube 200ml boiling hot water 300ml cold water For the butter sauce 50g unsalted butter 2 tsp pul biber 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses Full recipe on my blog. Do it. #MyFavouriteThings #dolma #hellim
HELLİMLİ YALANCI SOĞAN DOLMASI 4-6 kişilik 5 büyük soğan 50gr taze maydanoz 3 yemek kaşığı zeytinyağı 1 çay kaşığı deniz tuzu 2 yemek kaşığı tatlı biber salçası 3 yemek kaşığı domates püresi 200 gr baldo / beyaz sütlaçlık pirinç, yıkanmış ve süzülmüş 400 gr doğranmış domates (taze veya tenekede) 2 yemek kaşığı kuru nane 1 yemek kaşığı nar ekşisi 60 ml taze sıkılmış limon suyu 1 çay kaşığı karabiber 1,5 çay kaşığı pul biber 1 tavuk veya sebze bulyon küpü 400 ml kaynar su 200 ml soğuk su Tereyağlı sos için 50 gr tuzsuz tereyağı 2 çay kaşığı pul biber 1 yemek kaşığı nar ekşisi Tam tarif blogumda bulunur. Bağlantı bio’da. #dolma #kıbrıs #hellim #halloumi
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HELLİMLİ YALANCI SOĞAN DOLMASI 4-6 kişilik 5 büyük soğan 50gr taze maydanoz 3 yemek kaşığı zeytinyağı 1 çay kaşığı deniz tuzu 2 yemek kaşığı tatlı biber salçası 3 yemek kaşığı domates püresi 200 gr baldo / beyaz sütlaçlık pirinç, yıkanmış ve süzülmüş 400 gr doğranmış domates (taze veya tenekede) 2 yemek kaşığı kuru nane 1 yemek kaşığı nar ekşisi 60 ml taze sıkılmış limon suyu 1 çay kaşığı karabiber 1,5 çay kaşığı pul biber 1 tavuk veya sebze bulyon küpü 400 ml kaynar su 200 ml soğuk su Tereyağlı sos için 50 gr tuzsuz tereyağı 2 çay kaşığı pul biber 1 yemek kaşığı nar ekşisi Tam tarif blogumda bulunur. Bağlantı bio’da. #dolma #kıbrıs #hellim #halloumi
Okay, what are you having for dinner tonight? Because I think my cozy comforting lusciously pull apart Beef Short-Ribs have to be the answer and this is how I make them with the @karacaunitedkingdom 5-ply PowerSteel 7-piece 316+ Powersteel pans. The full recipe is on my blog. Heavy-bottomed dishes are usually favoured for oven-cooked recipes like short ribs and casseroles, but the Karaca Powersteel pans are perfect for cooking the short ribs even on the stove-top. There is often the concern of meat and sauces sticking to the bottom of stainless steel pots, especially with ingredients such as pomegranate molasses, which I use here, but thanks to the new-generation non-stick 5-ply honeycomb-surfaced 316+ cookware, sticking is not an issue here, combining the best possible outcome for both flavour and durability. The scratch-resistant, metal spatula-friendly interior and easy-to-clean non-stick coating are a fabulous bonus, and the pans are compatible with all stovetops, including gas, electric, and induction. And once you’ve devoured those beautiful Short ribs, there’s nothing quite better than a cup of “çay”, perfectly and efficiently made in the Çaysever machine which not only brews tea, but also makes filtered coffee, prepares baby formula, and also works as a kettle. They say a watched kettle never boils but there’s no need to watch the “Çaysever” machine as it informs you at every stage with the speaking feature, saying things like "I started brewing tea" or "I have brewed the tea, enjoy." It brews tea by dripping at 90°C, making your tea ready in 15 minutes, keeping it fresh for up to 60 minutes with a fresh-keeping button. #melizcooks #karaca #beef #shortribs #mashedpotato
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Okay, what are you having for dinner tonight? Because I think my cozy comforting lusciously pull apart Beef Short-Ribs have to be the answer and this is how I make them with the @karacaunitedkingdom 5-ply PowerSteel 7-piece 316+ Powersteel pans. The full recipe is on my blog. Heavy-bottomed dishes are usually favoured for oven-cooked recipes like short ribs and casseroles, but the Karaca Powersteel pans are perfect for cooking the short ribs even on the stove-top. There is often the concern of meat and sauces sticking to the bottom of stainless steel pots, especially with ingredients such as pomegranate molasses, which I use here, but thanks to the new-generation non-stick 5-ply honeycomb-surfaced 316+ cookware, sticking is not an issue here, combining the best possible outcome for both flavour and durability. The scratch-resistant, metal spatula-friendly interior and easy-to-clean non-stick coating are a fabulous bonus, and the pans are compatible with all stovetops, including gas, electric, and induction. And once you’ve devoured those beautiful Short ribs, there’s nothing quite better than a cup of “çay”, perfectly and efficiently made in the Çaysever machine which not only brews tea, but also makes filtered coffee, prepares baby formula, and also works as a kettle. They say a watched kettle never boils but there’s no need to watch the “Çaysever” machine as it informs you at every stage with the speaking feature, saying things like "I started brewing tea" or "I have brewed the tea, enjoy." It brews tea by dripping at 90°C, making your tea ready in 15 minutes, keeping it fresh for up to 60 minutes with a fresh-keeping button. #melizcooks #karaca #beef #shortribs #mashedpotato
Ok, what are you having for dinner tonight, because I really think you should make my Cheats’ Lahmacun Pittas. I’ve been writing and sharing my recipes online for over 14 years, and the ones I share on here are often in my cookbooks and blog. Even traditionalists like me love a good old cheats’ hack, especially when it’s as good as this! Recipe link to my blog in bio, please make it. Don’t forget to tag me when you make my recipes, I love to see them 🫶🏼 SERVES 4-6 (MAKES 12 PITTA HALVES) Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes 4 large, ripe tomatoes 2 large onions, peeled 1 large kapya biber (capia pepper), red romano or red bell pepper, deseeded, roughly chopped green çarliston (charleston) pepper or small green bell pepper, deseeded, roughly chopped 50g/1¾oz fresh flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped 400g (140z) lamb or beef mince 4 large garlic cloves, finely grated 1tsp ground cumin 1½ tsp paprika 1½ tsp pul biber (Aleppo pepper/ Turkish red pepper flakes) 3 tbsp tath biber salças/ (Turkish sweet (mild) red pepper paste) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp fine sea salt 1 tsp coarse black pepper 6 large pitta breads, sliced open into two flat pieces 2 lemons, quartered Pickled peppers, to serve For the salad: 1 large brown onion, peeled and very finely sliced 258 (10z) fresh flat leaf parsley. leaves, roughly chopped 1 tbsp sumac 1 tosp extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp sea salt flakes #lahmacun #pitta #EasyRecipe #quickrecipe #salad
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Ok, what are you having for dinner tonight, because I really think you should make my Cheats’ Lahmacun Pittas. I’ve been writing and sharing my recipes online for over 14 years, and the ones I share on here are often in my cookbooks and blog. Even traditionalists like me love a good old cheats’ hack, especially when it’s as good as this! Recipe link to my blog in bio, please make it. Don’t forget to tag me when you make my recipes, I love to see them 🫶🏼 SERVES 4-6 (MAKES 12 PITTA HALVES) Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes 4 large, ripe tomatoes 2 large onions, peeled 1 large kapya biber (capia pepper), red romano or red bell pepper, deseeded, roughly chopped green çarliston (charleston) pepper or small green bell pepper, deseeded, roughly chopped 50g/1¾oz fresh flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped 400g (140z) lamb or beef mince 4 large garlic cloves, finely grated 1tsp ground cumin 1½ tsp paprika 1½ tsp pul biber (Aleppo pepper/ Turkish red pepper flakes) 3 tbsp tath biber salças/ (Turkish sweet (mild) red pepper paste) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp fine sea salt 1 tsp coarse black pepper 6 large pitta breads, sliced open into two flat pieces 2 lemons, quartered Pickled peppers, to serve For the salad: 1 large brown onion, peeled and very finely sliced 258 (10z) fresh flat leaf parsley. leaves, roughly chopped 1 tbsp sumac 1 tosp extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp sea salt flakes #lahmacun #pitta #EasyRecipe #quickrecipe #salad
20 years ago today the first double-episode of a new BBC TV show premiered to over 8 million people in the UK. By the 5th August, this was me singing “Son of a Preacher Man” live on TV to over 8 million people. From thousands of auditionees, I had been chosen as one of the 10 potential “Maria’s” to battle for the lead role in the West End Production of The Sound of Music at the London Palladium. Let’s rewind. In May 2006, I had just attended a gruelling opera masterclass at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where I was undertaking my post-graduate vocal studies as part of my MA in Musicology at City University. My friend and I headed back to the Music Department to pick up our bags, and noticed a notice on the notice board - “are you Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Maria?” Slightly confused why Sir Lloyd-Webber was looking for a Maria when he was neither Rodgers nor Hammerstein, a quick search online gave me a little more insight, and led me to the online registration page on the BBC website; and before I knew it, I’d sent off my registration email, and was at Wembley, auditioning with thousands of other other girls, including my friend from uni. I had just turned 23, so I was not exactly a girl - I was also (and still am) a mezzo-soprano, brunette, from the Eastern Mediterranean, and did not necessarily tick the boxes for the archetypal Caucasian Austrian coloratura nun that the musical in question depicts. However, somehow, I ended up in the final 250 (after which I told my parents, and my mum excitedly came along to the next set of auditions with me - up until that point, I’d only told my sister what I was doing); then it was down to 50 after which we were sent to “Maria School” for a week; then down to 20, when it was off to Andrew’s House, the prestigious Sydmonton Estate where we performed in groups and as soloists in the converted church theatre in his garden to the likes of Cilla Black, Arlene Phillips, and our gorgeous host, Graham Norton. I sung “I feel Pretty” from West Side Story (one of my true dream roles) and my fate in the final 10 had been sealed. Feels like only yesterday, yet a lifetime ago. What a blast! 🫶🏼💕🧿
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20 years ago today the first double-episode of a new BBC TV show premiered to over 8 million people in the UK. By the 5th August, this was me singing “Son of a Preacher Man” live on TV to over 8 million people. From thousands of auditionees, I had been chosen as one of the 10 potential “Maria’s” to battle for the lead role in the West End Production of The Sound of Music at the London Palladium. Let’s rewind. In May 2006, I had just attended a gruelling opera masterclass at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where I was undertaking my post-graduate vocal studies as part of my MA in Musicology at City University. My friend and I headed back to the Music Department to pick up our bags, and noticed a notice on the notice board - “are you Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Maria?” Slightly confused why Sir Lloyd-Webber was looking for a Maria when he was neither Rodgers nor Hammerstein, a quick search online gave me a little more insight, and led me to the online registration page on the BBC website; and before I knew it, I’d sent off my registration email, and was at Wembley, auditioning with thousands of other other girls, including my friend from uni. I had just turned 23, so I was not exactly a girl - I was also (and still am) a mezzo-soprano, brunette, from the Eastern Mediterranean, and did not necessarily tick the boxes for the archetypal Caucasian Austrian coloratura nun that the musical in question depicts. However, somehow, I ended up in the final 250 (after which I told my parents, and my mum excitedly came along to the next set of auditions with me - up until that point, I’d only told my sister what I was doing); then it was down to 50 after which we were sent to “Maria School” for a week; then down to 20, when it was off to Andrew’s House, the prestigious Sydmonton Estate where we performed in groups and as soloists in the converted church theatre in his garden to the likes of Cilla Black, Arlene Phillips, and our gorgeous host, Graham Norton. I sung “I feel Pretty” from West Side Story (one of my true dream roles) and my fate in the final 10 had been sealed. Feels like only yesterday, yet a lifetime ago. What a blast! 🫶🏼💕🧿

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