Author: NadiniTahini
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Greens and chermoula potato pie
The recipe was simple to make but ultimately disappointing, leading to a rating of 5.8/10. Although the taste was nice, it lacked impact. An incorrectly sized tart tin reduced the effectiveness of the spinach filling, but a mushroom variation proved better. The chermoula sauce was the highlight of the dish.
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Roasted baby carrots with harissa and pomegranate
Carrots, my dad always said they’re good for your eyes!! Still ended up with glasses… “This recipe was such a delightful combo! The oven-roasted potatoes brought that perfect crispy, salty bite, and the carrots added a lovely lightness. Together, it was just a really balanced, crave-worthy dish that I absolutely loved.” Laura I made this…
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Smoky creamy pasta with burnt aubergine and tahini
Looking at the combination of ingredients in this recipe, it should have been my favourite recipe evaaahh. Because aubergine and tahini are a match made in heaven — that’s why mutabel (or baba ganoush) is right up my alley. So this recipe felt like it was turning that dip into a real meal. I made…
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Brussels sprouts with burnt butter and black garlic
Growing up, I didn’t eat Brussels sprouts very often, and it was only after moving to the UK that I really discovered them. There are a few ways I like to prepare them: with tahini (there we go again), with Parmesan and chilli flakes (a recipe from Jamie Oliver), or with maple syrup for a…
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Mustardy cauliflower cheese
I can’t really think of a moment where I had mac ’n’ cheese or cauliflower cheese. I imagined it to be a bit bland and wasn’t that tempted to cook this recipe (therefore I labelled it with the pink label). But wow, this one completely blew me away. The combination of cheese with cumin, curry…
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Gnocchi alla romana
I didn’t make gnocchi much growing up because my parents weren’t fans — they thought it was a bit mushy and had a funny flavour, though they admitted it could have just been a one-off bad experience. I wasn’t really a big fan either, apart from a few times during uni, and I had never…
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Curried lentil, tomato and coconut soup
I was very keen to try this recipe — it had a green label, it looked easy, and it ticked all my boxes: coconut, coriander, lentils… basically everything that makes a soup both cosy and actually filling. Because let’s be honest, some vegetable soups feel more like flavoured water. Not this one. This one properly…
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Is Ottolenghi’s SIMPLE really that Simple?
The big question is: is the cookbook really as SIMPLE as it says it is? S – Short on time: recipes that take less than 30 minutes to prepare. In my experience, most recipes need 30 or more. Some might be just preparing the vegetables and you would need to make something to make it a full…
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Pumpkin, saffron and orange soup
It’s autumn which means it’s the season for soups and pumpkins, and this makes this the perfect recipe. I absolutely love it. The harissa and orange give it such a nice depth of flavour — they really lift the soup and make it taste special. I honestly never thought I’d give a soup such a…