Recipes

KATI F GHANAM

Lamb shoulder FOR THE MARINADE 5 garlic cloves, grated2 tablespoons smoked paprika1 tablespoon mild Madrascurry powder½ tablespoon ground black pepper3cm piece of fresh ginger, grated1 tablespoon baharat Juice of 1 lemon1 tablespoon tomato purée2 tablespoons red pepper pasteGood pinch of salt150ml olive oil Mix together all the marinade ingredients in… Read More
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MAHALAYA

Who doesn’t love a dessert? Especially one as simple and delicious as this! This summery Mahalaya is from Imad’s Syrian Kitchen, out on the 6th of July. Mastic gum is a natural tree sap that acts like a gelatine, but with flavour. You can find it online and I really… Read More
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HQ invites you to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

Happy Cinco de Mayo! And what better way to celebrate than with these brilliant Mexican-inspired recipes? Whether you’re looking for hearty empanadas or spicy veggie tacos, we have got you covered! BEEF EMPANADAS, COOKING ON A BUDGET, THE BATCH LADY, SUZANNE MULHOLLAND INGREDIENTS 1 small sweet… Read More

Asparagus, bulgur and egg salad with miso dressing

Spring is for lighter and more colourful food, and we’ve been loving this Asparagus, bulgur and egg salad from Joe Wicks’s latest cookbook Feel Good Food! This is a belter of a recipe – a genuine feel good meal. Bulgur wheat is an amazing energy source… Read More
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Wholegrain Crêpes with Strawberry Chia Jam

Impress your loved ones with these quick and easy Wholegrain Crêpes with sweet Strawberry Chia Jam from Joe Wicks’ Feel Good Food. Pancakes or crepes? I couldn’t choose a favourite if I tried, as I love them both. This recipe is a total winner because of the delicious home-made… Read More

Spice Island Coconut Fish Curry from Lerato’s Africana

Transport yourself to the wondrous Zanzibar, aka Spice Island, with this warming and fragrant coconut fish curry from Lerato’s cookbook, Africana. This curry is reminiscent of the beautiful coast of Zanzibar, also known as Spice Island. Its warming and aromatic flavours will have you looking out the… Read More

Smoky Jollof rice from Lerato’s Africana

Autumn has well and truly arrived, so what’s better than a hearty, smoky dish to keep you warm? We’re loving this Smoky Jollof recipe from Lerato’s new cookbook Africana. There are some dishes that must come with bells and whistles, marching bands and circus troops, with a reverence that… Read More
Feel Good Food Joe Wicks Roasted Apples

Autumnal Spiced Apples from Joe Wicks’ Feel Good Food

Autumn has arrived and we’re looking for the perfect seasonal treat! We are currently loving these delicious Roasted Spiced Apples from Feel Good Food, the Sunday Times bestselling cookbook from Joe Wicks. Want to download this Roasted Spiced Apples recipe to use later? Click here. These cinnamon-spiced apples… Read More

Prepare to be enchanted by these Gingerbread Cupcakes!

There’s just one month to go until Midnight in Everwood is out in paperback, AND The Great British Bake Off is back on our screens tonight. Such a combination can only mean one thing… it’s time for cake! Dig out your mixing bowls, we’re making Gingerbread Cupcakes with Date… Read More