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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
Ok, what are you having for dinner tonight? Well, let me make your life a little easier for you - THIS! Spiced Köfte and Potatoes with a Tangy Tahini Yoghurt (Baharatlı Köfte ve Patates ve Yoghurtlu Tahın) - full recipe in Dinner Tonight including how to make it completely plant-based too - #PleaseMakeIt    #köfte #meatballs #dinnertonight #melizcooks #potatoes #roastpotatoes #patates #spices #tahini #yoghurt #meze #mezze #onetray #easydinner #fridaynight #delicious #dinner #fyp
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Ok, what are you having for dinner tonight? Well, let me make your life a little easier for you - THIS! Spiced Köfte and Potatoes with a Tangy Tahini Yoghurt (Baharatlı Köfte ve Patates ve Yoghurtlu Tahın) - full recipe in Dinner Tonight including how to make it completely plant-based too - #PleaseMakeIt #köfte #meatballs #dinnertonight #melizcooks #potatoes #roastpotatoes #patates #spices #tahini #yoghurt #meze #mezze #onetray #easydinner #fridaynight #delicious #dinner #fyp
Fırında Karışık Dolma (Baked Stuffed Vegetables & Leaves). Full recipe on my blog and in Meliz’s Kitchen.  Serves 6–8 4 large onions 6 ripe tomatoes 400g (5½ oz) Swiss / rainbow chard (with stalks on)  50 g (1¾ oz) fresh flat leaf parsley 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp pul biber ¼ tsp paprika ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt 1 tsp coarse black pepper 2 tbsp Turkish sweet red pepper paste (tatlı biber salçası) 3 tbsp tomato purée 250 g (9 oz) short grain rice  1 tbsp dried mint 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 50 g (1¾ oz) pine nuts 16 vine leaves 1 chicken or vegetable stock cube 400 ml (14 fl oz) boiling water 200 ml (7 fl oz) cold water 30 g (1 oz) unsalted butter ¼ tsp pul biber #dolma #sarma #vegetables #fyp
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Fırında Karışık Dolma (Baked Stuffed Vegetables & Leaves). Full recipe on my blog and in Meliz’s Kitchen. Serves 6–8 4 large onions 6 ripe tomatoes 400g (5½ oz) Swiss / rainbow chard (with stalks on) 50 g (1¾ oz) fresh flat leaf parsley 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp pul biber ¼ tsp paprika ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt 1 tsp coarse black pepper 2 tbsp Turkish sweet red pepper paste (tatlı biber salçası) 3 tbsp tomato purée 250 g (9 oz) short grain rice 1 tbsp dried mint 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 50 g (1¾ oz) pine nuts 16 vine leaves 1 chicken or vegetable stock cube 400 ml (14 fl oz) boiling water 200 ml (7 fl oz) cold water 30 g (1 oz) unsalted butter ¼ tsp pul biber #dolma #sarma #vegetables #fyp
Köfte Kebabs & Garlic Sauce. One of our faves. Perfect midweek fakeaway, recipe and method also on The Happy Foodie website (bake in a preheated oven at 210°c fan / 230°c conventional but please follow the written recipe for best results)  For the chicken köfte:  500g chicken thigh fillets, blitzed in a food processor 1 red onion, coarsely grated / finely chopped (food processor) 1 large red romano / capia pepper, / small red bell pepper, finely chopped (food processor) 30g flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely grated 1 tsp pul biber 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp sea salt flakes 1 tsp dried mint 2tbsp Turkish Sweet Red Pepper Paste 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil For the garlic sauce:  1 tsp finely grated garlic 4 tbsp mayonnaise 120ml runny natural yoghurt 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp finely chopped parsley 1 tsp lemon juice ¼ tsp dried mint ¼ tsp pul biber ½ tsp sea salt flakes ¼ tsp coarse black pepper #köfte #kebab #kebabs #onepotmeal #midweekmeal #midweekdinner #easydinner #midweek #weekenddinner #fakeaway #garlicsauce #yoghurt #mayo #chicken #lamb #beef #melizcooks #fyp
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Köfte Kebabs & Garlic Sauce. One of our faves. Perfect midweek fakeaway, recipe and method also on The Happy Foodie website (bake in a preheated oven at 210°c fan / 230°c conventional but please follow the written recipe for best results) For the chicken köfte:  500g chicken thigh fillets, blitzed in a food processor 1 red onion, coarsely grated / finely chopped (food processor) 1 large red romano / capia pepper, / small red bell pepper, finely chopped (food processor) 30g flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely grated 1 tsp pul biber 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp sea salt flakes 1 tsp dried mint 2tbsp Turkish Sweet Red Pepper Paste 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil For the garlic sauce:  1 tsp finely grated garlic 4 tbsp mayonnaise 120ml runny natural yoghurt 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp finely chopped parsley 1 tsp lemon juice ¼ tsp dried mint ¼ tsp pul biber ½ tsp sea salt flakes ¼ tsp coarse black pepper #köfte #kebab #kebabs #onepotmeal #midweekmeal #midweekdinner #easydinner #midweek #weekenddinner #fakeaway #garlicsauce #yoghurt #mayo #chicken #lamb #beef #melizcooks #fyp
Ok, what are you having for lunch or for dinner tonight because I’ve got one of my favourite salads ready for you all with a sweet & tangy creamy tahini dressing to pour over it all 🥗🥬So good. Please make it.  INGREDIENTS  For the salad  1 large baby gem / sweet gem lettuce, leaves left whole 4 baby / 2 x Persian / Middle Eastern cucumbers, thinly sliced  8 radishes, thinly sliced  1 large spring / continental salad onion (scallion), thinly sliced  1 large, ripe avocado, halved and thinly sliced  50g walnuts, roughly chopped  1 tsp toasted sesame seeds 1 tsp nigella seeds  (+200g cooked chickpeas, optional)  For the dressing (makes a nice BIG BATCH (for 1-2 salads or 6-8 people) 90ml (6tbsp) extra virgin olive oil  45ml (3 tbsp) tahini 45ml (3tbsp) fresh lemon juice 1 tsp white wine vinegar  2 tsp Dijon mustard  1 tbsp runny honey (or agave syrup) 1 tsp freshly grated garlic  1 tsp sea salt flakes 1 tsp dried mint  METHOD  Add all of the salad ingredients to a large platter. Shove all the dressing ingredients into a jam jar, pop the lid on, shake away vigorously until thick, creamy and emulsified, and it’s done! Pour over as much of the dressing over the salad as you like.  The dressing stores well in the fridge for a week. Give it a shake before serving. If you’d like it a little less thick, add a tsp or two of ice cold water to the jar once you’ve had a shake and seen the consistency.  #melizcooks #tahini #saladdressing #springonions #scallions #radishes #Summer #summerrecipes #lunchideas #DinnerIdeas #agavesyrup #plantbased #plantbasedrecipe #salad #garlic #mustard #Honey #evoo #lemon #lettuce #saladleaves #EasyRecipe #fyp
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Ok, what are you having for lunch or for dinner tonight because I’ve got one of my favourite salads ready for you all with a sweet & tangy creamy tahini dressing to pour over it all 🥗🥬So good. Please make it. INGREDIENTS For the salad 1 large baby gem / sweet gem lettuce, leaves left whole 4 baby / 2 x Persian / Middle Eastern cucumbers, thinly sliced 8 radishes, thinly sliced 1 large spring / continental salad onion (scallion), thinly sliced 1 large, ripe avocado, halved and thinly sliced 50g walnuts, roughly chopped 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds 1 tsp nigella seeds (+200g cooked chickpeas, optional) For the dressing (makes a nice BIG BATCH (for 1-2 salads or 6-8 people) 90ml (6tbsp) extra virgin olive oil 45ml (3 tbsp) tahini 45ml (3tbsp) fresh lemon juice 1 tsp white wine vinegar 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp runny honey (or agave syrup) 1 tsp freshly grated garlic 1 tsp sea salt flakes 1 tsp dried mint METHOD Add all of the salad ingredients to a large platter. Shove all the dressing ingredients into a jam jar, pop the lid on, shake away vigorously until thick, creamy and emulsified, and it’s done! Pour over as much of the dressing over the salad as you like. The dressing stores well in the fridge for a week. Give it a shake before serving. If you’d like it a little less thick, add a tsp or two of ice cold water to the jar once you’ve had a shake and seen the consistency. #melizcooks #tahini #saladdressing #springonions #scallions #radishes #Summer #summerrecipes #lunchideas #DinnerIdeas #agavesyrup #plantbased #plantbasedrecipe #salad #garlic #mustard #Honey #evoo #lemon #lettuce #saladleaves #EasyRecipe #fyp
Ok, what are you having for dinner tonight because I really think you should be making my Yanyana Tavası. When I first travelled to Türkiye as a little girl with my family (over 30 years ago) we went on an excursion to Kemer and had lunch in a very traditional restaurant by the side of a mountain; we sat on the floor on carpets, and were served a huge tray of Etli Yanyana Tavası (an oven-baked dish made with small pieces of lamb and vegetables cooked together, “yanyana”(beside/next to each other)), which was placed in the centre of the table, with nothing other than bread to collectively tuck into it with. I’ve posted the photo on my stories.  As Cypriots, we often slow-cook meals like this with bone-in joints of meat, such as lamb shanks or lamb neck on the bone, but Tava and Güveç from Türkiye are traditionally made with “kuşbaşı” (teeny tiny) pieces of lamb. I use a similar milk-based marinade here to the lamb chop recipe in Meliz’s Kitchen. Full recipe for this Yanyana Tavası on my blog. If you don’t have a round tray, use a large rectangular once - just make sure it’s large, metal-based (not glass or ceramic) and shallow so the vegetables crisp up rather than just steam.  Serves 6 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoon Turkish sweet red pepper paste 50ml milk  1 tsp paprika  1 tsp smoked paprika  1 tsp ground pul biber  1 1/2 tsp dried oregano  1 tsp dried mint  600g boneless lamb shoulder / neck fillet, cut into tiny pieces 10 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole  1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes 3/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper  2 onions, peeled and chopped into 2cm pieces 1 large courgette, chopped into 2cm pieces 1 medium aubergine, chopped into 2cm pieces 2 romano/ medium red bell peppers, cored and chopped into 2cm pieces 2 large Charleston/ medium green bell peppers, cored and chopped into 2cm pieces 700g Maris piper potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2cm cubes  4 tomatoes, chopped into 2cm pieces 2 Bay leaves  #yanyanatavası #tepsi #onepot #onepotmeal #cosyweekend #fridaynight #fridaydinner #friday #lazyweekend #weekenddinner #slowweekend #slowcooking #lamb #vegetables
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Ok, what are you having for dinner tonight because I really think you should be making my Yanyana Tavası. When I first travelled to Türkiye as a little girl with my family (over 30 years ago) we went on an excursion to Kemer and had lunch in a very traditional restaurant by the side of a mountain; we sat on the floor on carpets, and were served a huge tray of Etli Yanyana Tavası (an oven-baked dish made with small pieces of lamb and vegetables cooked together, “yanyana”(beside/next to each other)), which was placed in the centre of the table, with nothing other than bread to collectively tuck into it with. I’ve posted the photo on my stories. As Cypriots, we often slow-cook meals like this with bone-in joints of meat, such as lamb shanks or lamb neck on the bone, but Tava and Güveç from Türkiye are traditionally made with “kuşbaşı” (teeny tiny) pieces of lamb. I use a similar milk-based marinade here to the lamb chop recipe in Meliz’s Kitchen. Full recipe for this Yanyana Tavası on my blog. If you don’t have a round tray, use a large rectangular once - just make sure it’s large, metal-based (not glass or ceramic) and shallow so the vegetables crisp up rather than just steam. Serves 6 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoon Turkish sweet red pepper paste 50ml milk 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ground pul biber 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried mint 600g boneless lamb shoulder / neck fillet, cut into tiny pieces 10 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes 3/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper 2 onions, peeled and chopped into 2cm pieces 1 large courgette, chopped into 2cm pieces 1 medium aubergine, chopped into 2cm pieces 2 romano/ medium red bell peppers, cored and chopped into 2cm pieces 2 large Charleston/ medium green bell peppers, cored and chopped into 2cm pieces 700g Maris piper potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2cm cubes 4 tomatoes, chopped into 2cm pieces 2 Bay leaves #yanyanatavası #tepsi #onepot #onepotmeal #cosyweekend #fridaynight #fridaydinner #friday #lazyweekend #weekenddinner #slowweekend #slowcooking #lamb #vegetables
Let’s “yak the mangal” and make Tavuk Şiş. Full recipe in Meliz’s Kitchen and on The Happy Foodie 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 #chickenshish #chickenrecipes #chickenkebabs #recipes #recipereels #familyrecipes #meze #mezze #melizcooks #fyp
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Let’s “yak the mangal” and make Tavuk Şiş. Full recipe in Meliz’s Kitchen and on The Happy Foodie 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 #chickenshish #chickenrecipes #chickenkebabs #recipes #recipereels #familyrecipes #meze #mezze #melizcooks #fyp
Ok, what are you having for (lunch) or dinner tonight because I REALLY think you should make my little girl’s favourite ocakbaşı-style salata 💚💛🧡❤️🩷💜 delicious, crunchy, moreish, juicy, so good. The key is to shred and slice EVERYTHING as finely as possible. The full recipe is in Dinner Tonight, the method is on the reel - mix the lemon juice and vinegar together and dress the shredded cabbage with half of this mixture first to lightly pickle the red cabbage before the pomegranate molasses and extra virgin olive oil are added and then layer up the rest of the ingredients #pleasemakeit INGREDIENTS SERVES 4–6 Prep: 15 minutes 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp red wine vinegar or grape vinegar 250g (9oz) red cabbage, cored and very finely shredded 25g (1oz) fresh flat leaf parsley leaves, half finely chopped and the other half roughly chopped 1 tsp dried mint ½ tsp sea salt flakes 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 small carrot, coarsely grated or cut julienne-style 2 large, ripe tomatoes, halved, then thickly sliced 1 small red onion, peeled, halvedand very finely sliced 1 small Middle Eastern, Persian or Crooks cucumber, or ¼ English cucumber (deseeded), finely sliced 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 heaped tsp sumac #melizcooks #salad #choppedsalad #finelysliced #lunchideas #DinnerIdeas #redcabbage #cucumber #parsley #evoo #sumac #saladdressing #redonion #thenewhealthy #saladrecipes #crunchysalad #melizcooks
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Ok, what are you having for (lunch) or dinner tonight because I REALLY think you should make my little girl’s favourite ocakbaşı-style salata 💚💛🧡❤️🩷💜 delicious, crunchy, moreish, juicy, so good. The key is to shred and slice EVERYTHING as finely as possible. The full recipe is in Dinner Tonight, the method is on the reel - mix the lemon juice and vinegar together and dress the shredded cabbage with half of this mixture first to lightly pickle the red cabbage before the pomegranate molasses and extra virgin olive oil are added and then layer up the rest of the ingredients #pleasemakeit INGREDIENTS SERVES 4–6 Prep: 15 minutes 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp red wine vinegar or grape vinegar 250g (9oz) red cabbage, cored and very finely shredded 25g (1oz) fresh flat leaf parsley leaves, half finely chopped and the other half roughly chopped 1 tsp dried mint ½ tsp sea salt flakes 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 small carrot, coarsely grated or cut julienne-style 2 large, ripe tomatoes, halved, then thickly sliced 1 small red onion, peeled, halvedand very finely sliced 1 small Middle Eastern, Persian or Crooks cucumber, or ¼ English cucumber (deseeded), finely sliced 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 heaped tsp sumac #melizcooks #salad #choppedsalad #finelysliced #lunchideas #DinnerIdeas #redcabbage #cucumber #parsley #evoo #sumac #saladdressing #redonion #thenewhealthy #saladrecipes #crunchysalad #melizcooks
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
Meliz Cooks Good Food: Episode 2, Ezme.  This a wonderful side dish / dip / salad to have on your dinner table for Kurban Bayramı / Eid-al-Adha. Perfect to spoon into and onto lots of lovely delicious things. Ezme means “to crush” and it refers to the crushed texture of this salad. Authentic ezme is very finely hand-chopped, but feel free to use a food-processor if you have one, like I have suggested in the recipe – you will get a much finer texture but still keep it textured. It keeps well in the fridge to enjoy over the next few days with friends and family 🌙 ⭐️  Full recipe on the @goodfoodeveryday website. Link in bio.  * 2-3 large  ripe tomatoes quartered, around 400g * 1 medium kapya biber / Romano / Red pointed pepper and roughly chopped  * 1 medium sivri biber or small green chilli, deseeded and roughly chopped * 1 small  onionroughly chopped * 2 large garlic cloves crushed * 25g fresh flat-leaf parsley * 2 tbsp red pepper paste * 1 tbsp tomato purée * 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses * 1 tbsp pul biber * 2 tsp sumac * 1 tbsp dried mint * 60ml extra virgin olive oil #melizcooks #ezme #meze #mezze #bayram #Recipe #tomatoes #peppers #capsicum #evoo #pomegranatemolasses #eid #goodfood #melizcooks
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Meliz Cooks Good Food: Episode 2, Ezme. This a wonderful side dish / dip / salad to have on your dinner table for Kurban Bayramı / Eid-al-Adha. Perfect to spoon into and onto lots of lovely delicious things. Ezme means “to crush” and it refers to the crushed texture of this salad. Authentic ezme is very finely hand-chopped, but feel free to use a food-processor if you have one, like I have suggested in the recipe – you will get a much finer texture but still keep it textured. It keeps well in the fridge to enjoy over the next few days with friends and family 🌙 ⭐️ Full recipe on the @goodfoodeveryday website. Link in bio. * 2-3 large ripe tomatoes quartered, around 400g * 1 medium kapya biber / Romano / Red pointed pepper and roughly chopped * 1 medium sivri biber or small green chilli, deseeded and roughly chopped * 1 small onionroughly chopped * 2 large garlic cloves crushed * 25g fresh flat-leaf parsley * 2 tbsp red pepper paste * 1 tbsp tomato purée * 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses * 1 tbsp pul biber * 2 tsp sumac * 1 tbsp dried mint * 60ml extra virgin olive oil #melizcooks #ezme #meze #mezze #bayram #Recipe #tomatoes #peppers #capsicum #evoo #pomegranatemolasses #eid #goodfood #melizcooks
Tuzlu Fıstık: Salted Peanuts. The snack of my childhood. 🥜🫶🏼🧿 INGREDIENTS  650g large raw red skin peanuts  4 tbsp cold water 2 tbsp plain flour 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt flakes  METHOD:  Preheat oven to 190°c fan / 210c.  Add the peanuts to a large bowl, pour in the water and stir well so all the peanuts are fully coated. Sprinkle in the plain flour, stir well again until the water and flour form a white paste that covers all the peanuts. Keep stirring until there is no liquid left in the bowl. Stir through the salt, mixing well then place everything on a shallow baking tray lined with baking paper.  Place the tray in the oven bake for 18 minutes on the middle shelf, take the tray out give the peanuts a gentle stir, and pop back in the oven for another two minutes. Take out and allow to cool fully (the nuts won’t be fully crunchy whilst hot - they need to cool down first) before storing in clean, fully dry, sterilised jars.  They keep well, sealed tightly in jars, in a cool dark place for up to a month #peanuts #saltedpeanuts #fıstık #snackideas #snacks #EasyRecipe #simplerecipe #melizcooks #fyp
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Tuzlu Fıstık: Salted Peanuts. The snack of my childhood. 🥜🫶🏼🧿 INGREDIENTS 650g large raw red skin peanuts 4 tbsp cold water 2 tbsp plain flour 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt flakes METHOD: Preheat oven to 190°c fan / 210c. Add the peanuts to a large bowl, pour in the water and stir well so all the peanuts are fully coated. Sprinkle in the plain flour, stir well again until the water and flour form a white paste that covers all the peanuts. Keep stirring until there is no liquid left in the bowl. Stir through the salt, mixing well then place everything on a shallow baking tray lined with baking paper. Place the tray in the oven bake for 18 minutes on the middle shelf, take the tray out give the peanuts a gentle stir, and pop back in the oven for another two minutes. Take out and allow to cool fully (the nuts won’t be fully crunchy whilst hot - they need to cool down first) before storing in clean, fully dry, sterilised jars. They keep well, sealed tightly in jars, in a cool dark place for up to a month #peanuts #saltedpeanuts #fıstık #snackideas #snacks #EasyRecipe #simplerecipe #melizcooks #fyp
“Çıtır Çıtır” Lahmacun. How many times can you say “çıtır çıtır” in one reel 🫣🫠🤣 - consequently the Sezen Aksu song choice felt very apt. Full recipe on my blog, link in bio.  INGREDIENTS (makes 20) For the Dough: 300ml warm water 1 tbsp caster sugar 125ml warm milk 1 sachet (7g) fast action yeast 800g plain white flour 2 tsp salt 50g natural yoghurt 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (+ a little extra) For the Topping: 4 onions, peeled, roughly chopped 4 large ripe tomatoes 1 large kapya biber / red bell pepper, cored, roughly chopped 1 large sivri biber / green bell pepper, cored, roughly chopped 1 large bunch (50g) fresh parsley, very finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, peeled, finely grated 1 tsp cumin 1 1/4 tsp paprika 1 1/4 tsp  pul biber 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 tbsp Turkish sweet red pepper paste (Tatlı biber salçası) 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 500g 20% fat beef / lamb mince #lahmacun #weekend #melizcooks #fyp #dinner
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“Çıtır Çıtır” Lahmacun. How many times can you say “çıtır çıtır” in one reel 🫣🫠🤣 - consequently the Sezen Aksu song choice felt very apt. Full recipe on my blog, link in bio. INGREDIENTS (makes 20) For the Dough: 300ml warm water 1 tbsp caster sugar 125ml warm milk 1 sachet (7g) fast action yeast 800g plain white flour 2 tsp salt 50g natural yoghurt 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (+ a little extra) For the Topping: 4 onions, peeled, roughly chopped 4 large ripe tomatoes 1 large kapya biber / red bell pepper, cored, roughly chopped 1 large sivri biber / green bell pepper, cored, roughly chopped 1 large bunch (50g) fresh parsley, very finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, peeled, finely grated 1 tsp cumin 1 1/4 tsp paprika 1 1/4 tsp  pul biber 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 tbsp Turkish sweet red pepper paste (Tatlı biber salçası) 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 500g 20% fat beef / lamb mince #lahmacun #weekend #melizcooks #fyp #dinner
Happy 3rd birthday to my first book baby, Meliz’s Kitchen! Let’s celebrate by making The original Meliz Cooks’ One Pot Lamb Mince & Pasta - but we all know it’s SO much more than just lamb mince and pasta in one pot! This is 💯  happening in my kitchen tonight - shall we see how many of us can make it for dinner tonight? 🤣🫶🏼🧿 Had to be re-shared. If you’ve made it, you know.  If you’ve made it but your friends haven’t, then tag them.  If you’ve not made it yet, it’s time for you to know. Full recipe on the reel and in #MelizsKitchen or simply google “Meliz One Pot Lamb Pasta”🧑‍🍳📕  #pasta #hellim #halloumi #homecook #kıymalıgaravolli #onepot #Recipe #onepotpasta #Happy 3rd birthday to my first book baby, Meliz’s Kitchen! Let’s celebrate by making The original Meliz Cooks’ One Pot Lamb Mince & Pasta - but we all know it’s SO much more than just lamb mince and pasta in one pot! This is 💯  happening in my kitchen tonight - shall we see how many of us can make it for dinner tonight? 🤣🫶🏼🧿 Had to be re-shared. If you’ve made it, you know.  If you’ve made it but your friends haven’t, then tag them.  If you’ve not made it yet, it’s time for you to know. Full recipe on the reel and in #MelizsKitchen or simply google “Meliz One Pot Lamb Pasta”🧑‍🍳📕  #pasta #hellim #halloumi #homecook #kıymalıgaravolli #onepotrecipes #onepotpasta #melizcooks #fyp
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Happy 3rd birthday to my first book baby, Meliz’s Kitchen! Let’s celebrate by making The original Meliz Cooks’ One Pot Lamb Mince & Pasta - but we all know it’s SO much more than just lamb mince and pasta in one pot! This is 💯 happening in my kitchen tonight - shall we see how many of us can make it for dinner tonight? 🤣🫶🏼🧿 Had to be re-shared. If you’ve made it, you know. If you’ve made it but your friends haven’t, then tag them. If you’ve not made it yet, it’s time for you to know. Full recipe on the reel and in #MelizsKitchen or simply google “Meliz One Pot Lamb Pasta”🧑‍🍳📕 #pasta #hellim #halloumi #homecook #kıymalıgaravolli #onepot #Recipe #onepotpasta #Happy 3rd birthday to my first book baby, Meliz’s Kitchen! Let’s celebrate by making The original Meliz Cooks’ One Pot Lamb Mince & Pasta - but we all know it’s SO much more than just lamb mince and pasta in one pot! This is 💯 happening in my kitchen tonight - shall we see how many of us can make it for dinner tonight? 🤣🫶🏼🧿 Had to be re-shared. If you’ve made it, you know. If you’ve made it but your friends haven’t, then tag them. If you’ve not made it yet, it’s time for you to know. Full recipe on the reel and in #MelizsKitchen or simply google “Meliz One Pot Lamb Pasta”🧑‍🍳📕 #pasta #hellim #halloumi #homecook #kıymalıgaravolli #onepotrecipes #onepotpasta #melizcooks #fyp
Never not making hummus because making hummus is always a good idea. Making a creamy, dreamy loaded hummus is an even better idea. This was the first thing I ever cooked live on 📺 exactly three years ago today!  MAKES 8–10 SERVINGS Prep: 5 minutes 1 x 660g (1lb 7½oz) jar chickpeas or 500g (1lb 2oz) cooked chickpeas (retain the aquafaba to loosen while blending, and a few chickpeas for garnish)  1 tsp finely chopped garlic cloves 100g (3½oz) tahini 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes (or more to taste) 80ml (3fl oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice A little ice-cold water to loosenthe mixture if necessary For the salad: 1 medium-sized Middle Eastern cucumber/ ⅓ English cucumber, seeds removed 1 medium red bell pepper / 1 romano pepper, seeds removed 2 spring onions 25g fresh coriander leaves 100g fresh pomegranate seeds ½ tsp sumac 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp pomegranate molasses 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes (or more to taste)  To garnish:  Summak Pul Biber / Aleppo Pepper Paprika Cumin  Extra virgin olive oil Chickpeas  Toasted pine nuts Pomegranate seeds Finely chopped salad #hummus #humus #humous #loadedhummus #tahini #chickpeas #meze #mezze #glutenfree #delicious #lunchtime #salad #EasyRecipes #finelychoppedsalad #EasyRecipes #quickrecipes #lunchsalad #lunch #salads #veganrecipe #glutenfreerecipe #eattherainbow #healthyeating #healthyliving #melizcooks #salata
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Never not making hummus because making hummus is always a good idea. Making a creamy, dreamy loaded hummus is an even better idea. This was the first thing I ever cooked live on 📺 exactly three years ago today! MAKES 8–10 SERVINGS Prep: 5 minutes 1 x 660g (1lb 7½oz) jar chickpeas or 500g (1lb 2oz) cooked chickpeas (retain the aquafaba to loosen while blending, and a few chickpeas for garnish) 1 tsp finely chopped garlic cloves 100g (3½oz) tahini 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes (or more to taste) 80ml (3fl oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice A little ice-cold water to loosenthe mixture if necessary For the salad: 1 medium-sized Middle Eastern cucumber/ ⅓ English cucumber, seeds removed 1 medium red bell pepper / 1 romano pepper, seeds removed 2 spring onions 25g fresh coriander leaves 100g fresh pomegranate seeds ½ tsp sumac 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp pomegranate molasses 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes (or more to taste) To garnish: Summak Pul Biber / Aleppo Pepper Paprika Cumin Extra virgin olive oil Chickpeas Toasted pine nuts Pomegranate seeds Finely chopped salad #hummus #humus #humous #loadedhummus #tahini #chickpeas #meze #mezze #glutenfree #delicious #lunchtime #salad #EasyRecipes #finelychoppedsalad #EasyRecipes #quickrecipes #lunchsalad #lunch #salads #veganrecipe #glutenfreerecipe #eattherainbow #healthyeating #healthyliving #melizcooks #salata
Hafta ortası lezzet, seni yakaladım. Hade bir Magarına Bulli’cik yapalım (rendelenmiş hellim, nane ve çıtır kızarmış tavukla Kıbrıs usulü makarna).  Sevgiyle yapıldığında daha da güzelleşen, çok güzel, basit ve klasik bir Kıbrıs yemeği; makarna üzerine tavuk yağı dökmek ve servis ederken fazladan bir kepçe tavuk suyu eklemek gibi ekstra dokunuşlar, her şeyi değiştiriyor. Bazıları yemeği bir miktar limon suyuyla (ben) servis etmeyi sever, bazıları bir kepçe koyu süzme yoğurtla (evet, onu da alırım). Ben ekstra hellim ile servis etmeyi seviyorum. Kesinlikle cennet gibi. Tam tarif blogumda, bağlantı biyografimde - yahni tarifi, yemek kitabım “Meliz’s Kitchen”de.  Yan not: isteyen pişmiş tavuk parçalarını tavada ocakta yağda kızartabilir (fırın kızartma yerine) tabi. 4-6 kişilik  MALZEMELER 8-10 büyük tavuk budu 200 ml kaynar suda eritilmiş 1 tavuk bulyon küpü / 200ml sıcak tavuk kemik suyu  3/4 çay kaşığı tuz 1/2 çay kaşığı iri taneli karabiber 2 yemek kaşığı zeytinyağı 500 gr bucatini / ince fırın makarna 250 gr hellim (Halloumi) ince rendelenmiş 2 çay kaşığı kuru nane Servise: Ekşi (Limon suyu) ve süzme yoğurt  Midweek comfort, I got you. Magarına Bulli (Cypriot Style Pasta with grated hellim, mint and Crispy Roasted Chicken).  Such a beautifully simple and classic Cypriot dish, that is made even better when made with love, extra touches like pouring the chicken fat over the pasta, and spooning over an extra ladleful of the chicken stock to serve. Some love this dish with a squeeze of lemon juice (me), some with a dollop of thick strained yoghurt (yeah, I’ll take that too). I love it with extra lashings of hellim. Absolutely heavenly. Full recipe on my blog, link in bio - the yahni recipe, in my cookbook “Meliz’s Kitchen”.   Serves 4-6  INGREDIENTS  8-10 large chicken thighs  1 chicken stock cube dissolved in 200ml boiling water 3/4 tsp salt  1/2 tsp coarse black pepper  2 tbsp olive oil 500g pasta (traditionally bucatini or zite is used)  200g hellim (Halloumi) finely grated  2 tsp dried mint  Squeeze of lemon juice  #melizcooks #magarınabulli #magarına #pasta #makarna #tavuk #kıbrıs #chicken #crispychicken #roastchicken #Recipe #familyrecipe #comfortfood #fyp
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Hafta ortası lezzet, seni yakaladım. Hade bir Magarına Bulli’cik yapalım (rendelenmiş hellim, nane ve çıtır kızarmış tavukla Kıbrıs usulü makarna). Sevgiyle yapıldığında daha da güzelleşen, çok güzel, basit ve klasik bir Kıbrıs yemeği; makarna üzerine tavuk yağı dökmek ve servis ederken fazladan bir kepçe tavuk suyu eklemek gibi ekstra dokunuşlar, her şeyi değiştiriyor. Bazıları yemeği bir miktar limon suyuyla (ben) servis etmeyi sever, bazıları bir kepçe koyu süzme yoğurtla (evet, onu da alırım). Ben ekstra hellim ile servis etmeyi seviyorum. Kesinlikle cennet gibi. Tam tarif blogumda, bağlantı biyografimde - yahni tarifi, yemek kitabım “Meliz’s Kitchen”de. Yan not: isteyen pişmiş tavuk parçalarını tavada ocakta yağda kızartabilir (fırın kızartma yerine) tabi. 4-6 kişilik MALZEMELER 8-10 büyük tavuk budu 200 ml kaynar suda eritilmiş 1 tavuk bulyon küpü / 200ml sıcak tavuk kemik suyu 3/4 çay kaşığı tuz 1/2 çay kaşığı iri taneli karabiber 2 yemek kaşığı zeytinyağı 500 gr bucatini / ince fırın makarna 250 gr hellim (Halloumi) ince rendelenmiş 2 çay kaşığı kuru nane Servise: Ekşi (Limon suyu) ve süzme yoğurt Midweek comfort, I got you. Magarına Bulli (Cypriot Style Pasta with grated hellim, mint and Crispy Roasted Chicken). Such a beautifully simple and classic Cypriot dish, that is made even better when made with love, extra touches like pouring the chicken fat over the pasta, and spooning over an extra ladleful of the chicken stock to serve. Some love this dish with a squeeze of lemon juice (me), some with a dollop of thick strained yoghurt (yeah, I’ll take that too). I love it with extra lashings of hellim. Absolutely heavenly. Full recipe on my blog, link in bio - the yahni recipe, in my cookbook “Meliz’s Kitchen”. Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS 8-10 large chicken thighs 1 chicken stock cube dissolved in 200ml boiling water 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 500g pasta (traditionally bucatini or zite is used) 200g hellim (Halloumi) finely grated 2 tsp dried mint Squeeze of lemon juice #melizcooks #magarınabulli #magarına #pasta #makarna #tavuk #kıbrıs #chicken #crispychicken #roastchicken #Recipe #familyrecipe #comfortfood #fyp
AD Ok, let’s make “Kayseri Yağlaması” with some of my favourite   @karacaunitedkingdom products, a beautifully layered flatbread (which we call “Bidda” in the Turkish-Cypriot dialect, “lavaş” in Turkish) and spiced mince dish from Kayseri in Türkiye. * Karaca Ceramica Steel 3Ply Stainless Steel 7-Piece Induction Non-Stick Cookware Set, Silver * Karaca Mastermaid Chef Pro Zero Side Tech Stand Mixer, 5L, 1500W, Soft Cream * Karaca Dara 2 Piece Bamboo Chopping Board, Wood   You may recognise the recipe for my Bidda, and although the ingredients are listed below,  the full recipe and method can be found on my blog (link in bio), please make it.  For the bidda:  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 For the mince filling:  2 tbsp olive oil  1 large onion, very finely diced  1 tsp sea salt  1 medium kapya / romano / pointed red pepper, finely diced 1 green carliston pepper, finely diced  1 sivri biber (spicy green pepper), finely diced (optional)  500g beef or lamb mince  2 tbsp tomato puree  1 tbsp biber salçası (Turkish red pepper paste - “tatlı” mild / sweet or “acı” hot if you prefer it with a kick)  1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika  1 tsp pul biber  400g fresh ripe tomatoes, halved and flesh coarsely grated  1/2 tsp black pepper  250ml water   #melizcooks #kayseriyağlaması #yağlama #flatbreads #bidda #lavaş #turkishfood
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AD Ok, let’s make “Kayseri Yağlaması” with some of my favourite @karacaunitedkingdom products, a beautifully layered flatbread (which we call “Bidda” in the Turkish-Cypriot dialect, “lavaş” in Turkish) and spiced mince dish from Kayseri in Türkiye. * Karaca Ceramica Steel 3Ply Stainless Steel 7-Piece Induction Non-Stick Cookware Set, Silver * Karaca Mastermaid Chef Pro Zero Side Tech Stand Mixer, 5L, 1500W, Soft Cream * Karaca Dara 2 Piece Bamboo Chopping Board, Wood You may recognise the recipe for my Bidda, and although the ingredients are listed below, the full recipe and method can be found on my blog (link in bio), please make it. For the bidda: 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 For the mince filling: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, very finely diced 1 tsp sea salt 1 medium kapya / romano / pointed red pepper, finely diced 1 green carliston pepper, finely diced 1 sivri biber (spicy green pepper), finely diced (optional) 500g beef or lamb mince 2 tbsp tomato puree 1 tbsp biber salçası (Turkish red pepper paste - “tatlı” mild / sweet or “acı” hot if you prefer it with a kick)  1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp pul biber 400g fresh ripe tomatoes, halved and flesh coarsely grated 1/2 tsp black pepper 250ml water #melizcooks #kayseriyağlaması #yağlama #flatbreads #bidda #lavaş #turkishfood
Ok, what are you having for dinner tonight, because I really think you should make my Cheats’ Lahmacun Pittas. 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.  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 #melizcooks #recipehack #recipereel #dinner #PleaseMakeIt
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Ok, what are you having for dinner tonight, because I really think you should make my Cheats’ Lahmacun Pittas. 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. 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 #melizcooks #recipehack #recipereel #dinner #PleaseMakeIt
Back cooking with the inimitable James Martin on the  James Martin Saturday Morning show tomorrow morning, Saturday 20th September at 9.30am on ITV @ITVX cooking with the one and only James Martin (of course!), Cyrus Todiwala and special guest Amy Macdonald #thisisthelife 🎤🎶  Can you guess what I’ll be cooking? 😍 And yes, that’s me prepping the hero dish before going into make up - this is why I absolutely LOVE this show, real live cooking we all get stuck into!) - cannot WAIT for this one 🫶🏼💕🧿 #cooking #jamesmartinsaturdaymorning #itv #tvchef
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Back cooking with the inimitable James Martin on the James Martin Saturday Morning show tomorrow morning, Saturday 20th September at 9.30am on ITV @ITVX cooking with the one and only James Martin (of course!), Cyrus Todiwala and special guest Amy Macdonald #thisisthelife 🎤🎶 Can you guess what I’ll be cooking? 😍 And yes, that’s me prepping the hero dish before going into make up - this is why I absolutely LOVE this show, real live cooking we all get stuck into!) - cannot WAIT for this one 🫶🏼💕🧿 #cooking #jamesmartinsaturdaymorning #itv #tvchef
ETLİ GÜVEÇ (LAYERED ONE-POT SLOW-COOKED BEEF & VEGETABLES): Ok, what are you having for dinner tonight, because you know as soon as my big casserole dish comes out, there’s some serious one pot delicious goodness coming your way. Think of this as the lazier, easier (if that’s even possible) sister version of Yanyana Tavası.  The concept of Tava is very similar to Güveç, the only difference being that the latter is layered into a deep clay pot, weighted down, with the meat at the bottom, rather than spread out into a large round metal baking tray. It’s the perfect dish for long, lazy weekends due to the slow-cooking methods, but it makes a good, hearty midweek meal too. Recipe is on my blog (link in bio - it’s quite an old one, so search for “ETLI GÜVEÇ (LAYERED ONE-POT SLOW-COOKED BEEF & VEGETABLES)) and also in my first book, Meliz’s Kitchen. For this recipe I use braising beef, but you could also use the more traditional lamb, or chicken. Please make it.  Serves 4-6 2 tbsp tomato purée 2 tbsp Turkish sweet red pepper paste (tatlı biber salçası) + 100ml boiling water  400ml chicken / beef stock  4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 800 g (1 lb 9 oz) beef braising steak, diced 2 large red onions (300 g/10½ oz), thinly sliced 8 garlic cloves, peeled and bashed 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes ¾ tsp coarse black pepper 2 kapya biber / tomato / small red bell peppers 2 large long green mild (carliston) pepper / 2 small green bell peppers, cored, deseeded and cut into 2-3cm pieces  750 g (1 lb 10 oz) Cyprus or Maris Piper potatoes, peeled, cut into 3cm chunks  3 slices of fresh lemon ½ tsp dried mint 1 tsp dried oregano 4 tomatoes, halved and sliced #güveç #onepot #fyp #weekend #cooking
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ETLİ GÜVEÇ (LAYERED ONE-POT SLOW-COOKED BEEF & VEGETABLES): Ok, what are you having for dinner tonight, because you know as soon as my big casserole dish comes out, there’s some serious one pot delicious goodness coming your way. Think of this as the lazier, easier (if that’s even possible) sister version of Yanyana Tavası. The concept of Tava is very similar to Güveç, the only difference being that the latter is layered into a deep clay pot, weighted down, with the meat at the bottom, rather than spread out into a large round metal baking tray. It’s the perfect dish for long, lazy weekends due to the slow-cooking methods, but it makes a good, hearty midweek meal too. Recipe is on my blog (link in bio - it’s quite an old one, so search for “ETLI GÜVEÇ (LAYERED ONE-POT SLOW-COOKED BEEF & VEGETABLES)) and also in my first book, Meliz’s Kitchen. For this recipe I use braising beef, but you could also use the more traditional lamb, or chicken. Please make it. Serves 4-6 2 tbsp tomato purée 2 tbsp Turkish sweet red pepper paste (tatlı biber salçası) + 100ml boiling water 400ml chicken / beef stock 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 800 g (1 lb 9 oz) beef braising steak, diced 2 large red onions (300 g/10½ oz), thinly sliced 8 garlic cloves, peeled and bashed 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes ¾ tsp coarse black pepper 2 kapya biber / tomato / small red bell peppers 2 large long green mild (carliston) pepper / 2 small green bell peppers, cored, deseeded and cut into 2-3cm pieces 750 g (1 lb 10 oz) Cyprus or Maris Piper potatoes, peeled, cut into 3cm chunks 3 slices of fresh lemon ½ tsp dried mint 1 tsp dried oregano 4 tomatoes, halved and sliced #güveç #onepot #fyp #weekend #cooking
Mince & Green Bean Stew (Kıymalı Taze Fasülye). This is one of our favourite 30 minute recipes in my house. Quick, easy and OH SO DELICIOUS. Full recipe on my blog and in Meliz’s Kitchen Serves 4–6 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, very finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed or finely grated 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp pul biber ½ tsp ground cumin 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) minced beef or lamb ¾ tsp salt ¾ tsp black pepper 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses 2 tbsp Turkish sweet red pepper paste (tatlı biber salçası) 1 tbsp tomato purée 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) fresh fine green beans 1 chicken stock cube 400 ml (14 fl oz) boiling water #greenbeans #tazefasulye #kıyma #easydinner #fyp
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Mince & Green Bean Stew (Kıymalı Taze Fasülye). This is one of our favourite 30 minute recipes in my house. Quick, easy and OH SO DELICIOUS. Full recipe on my blog and in Meliz’s Kitchen Serves 4–6 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, very finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed or finely grated 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp pul biber ½ tsp ground cumin 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) minced beef or lamb ¾ tsp salt ¾ tsp black pepper 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses 2 tbsp Turkish sweet red pepper paste (tatlı biber salçası) 1 tbsp tomato purée 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) fresh fine green beans 1 chicken stock cube 400 ml (14 fl oz) boiling water #greenbeans #tazefasulye #kıyma #easydinner #fyp

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