Tomatoes with Peas and Feta (2)

A simple salad for when tomatoes are at their best from Nigel Slater. If you like you could add a few croutons of torn ciabatta, fried crisp in olive oil, or you could plie the salad on bruschetta.

Lentil, Aubergine and Pomegranate Stew (4)

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

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

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

Cypriot Keftedes (6)

I was reminded how delicious these meatballs are on a recent visit to the island. I was served a very generous portion which I managed to devour in a restaurant in Platres. They are also very good served cold the following day. This recipe is from ” Home Food” by Olia Hercules.Serve with a salad or stuffed into a pitta with some shredded lettuce, ripe tomatoes , sliced red onions and green pepper, grated feta and tzatziki.

Sticky Pomegranate Pigs in Blankets ( 12 )

A variation on this party favourite from Yotam Ottolenghi. To save time you can use small chipolatas already wrapped in bacon if you like.

Musakhan Chicken (4)

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

Gascon Sausages and Beans (6)

Another sausage recipe from the excellent ” Cook Simple” by Diana Henry. She describes it as her ” lazy person’s substitute” for cassoulet.

Lamb and Split Pea Stew (6)

An aromatic Persian dish from John Gregory Smith which is perfect for chilly winter nights,

Tomatoes with Cucumber and Beetroot Raita (4)

A pleasing combination from Nigel Slater.

Chicken Soup with Beans and Herbs (4)

Another good soup from Trine Hahnemann which she describes as Scandinavian with influences from southern Europe.

Seafood Stew with Sourdough (4)

A fishy bake from Yotam Ottolenghi.

Beetroot with Blood Orange and Radish (2)

Bright flavours for a cold day from “Greenfeast: Autumn,Winter” by Nigel Slater.

Jacket Potatoes with Smoked Haddock and Mustard (2)

This recipe for jacket potatoes is from Nigel Slater’s ” Real Food” which remains one of my favourite cookbooks to this day. Serve with a salad.

Ful Medames (4)

A spicy bean stew which is often eaten for breakfast throughout the Middle East and North Africa. In 1980 I spent a month in Egypt staying in youth hostels and with very little money, and this is what we ate, daily. This version is from ” The Little Book of Brunch” by Caroline Craig and Sophie Missing.

Salmon and Potato Hash (4)

A delicious brunch or supper from Nigel Slater. You can leave out the jerusalem artichokes and add more potatoes if you like.

Kale and Gruyere Strata (4)

A savoury bread pudding from Yotam Ottolenghi. It is best prepared the day before and baked an hour ahead of eating. You can try different cheeses and herbs.

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