Turkish green bean salad

My father used to make this All. The. Time. There always seemed to be a dish full of it sitting in the kitchen ready to be snacked upon. When I first made it as an adult I was instantly transported back to my parents kitchen, and now I make it often. I’ve given quantities of… Continue reading Turkish green bean salad

Focaccia

A bread recipe that doesn’t need endless kneading? Oh yes indeedy. Be warned however, you need to give yourself a 10-24 hour head start while the dough works its magic. Other than that, its a breeze. Ingredients 400g strong white bread flour 1 tsp fast action dried yeast 1 tsp free flowing salt (for the… Continue reading Focaccia

Köfte with veg + potatoes

Another one from my Father, which he always cooked in a particular large shallow metal dish. Absolute comfort food for me, but good enough to serve for others. Serves 4. Ingredients For the köfte: 500g beef mince A handful of fine breadcrumbs 1 large onion, grated 1 tsp cumin A handful of chopped parsley Salt… Continue reading Köfte with veg + potatoes