Balagan Recipes ← Steven's meanderings in a world of food ← Page 3

Empanadas de Choclo: Sweet Corn and Cheese Pasties

Oct

19

2013

Galit decided to put on a vegetarian Mexican dinner party. Bean burritos are a standard at our home but we wanted something extra. These empanadas have a creamy, sweet and salty filling. There is a bit of work in the pastry but it has a great texture and flavour – exactly what I want. Empanadas ...

Gail’s Soho Buns 4

Oct

5

2013

Gail’s is an artisan bakery in London that we frequent quite a lot. Galit loves their Soho Buns and when they published the recipe in their newsletter I thought I’d type it up. Gail's Soho Buns Gail's Artisan Bakery Little brioche with chocolate. Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients 10 g fresh yeast or 5g dried40 ml whole milk55 g caster sugar100 ml double cream2 large free-range ...

Dominic’s Spicy Apple Crumble – or is that a “Jack”? 2

Sep

28

2013

In one of those strange sequence of events I bought my team at work some donuts and Dominic responded with a recipe for Apple Crumble. Dominic fancies a lot of crumble and a lot of spices and his recipe reflects this. But given the relish with which he described this masterpiece I’d say this is ...

South-East Asian BBQ Chicken

Sep

1

2013

Charcoal grilled chicken can be found from street vendors all over South-east Asia. I’d thought I’d try making some myself. South-East Asian BBQ Chicken Steven Thomas A tender grilled chicken with a lovely yellow tint. Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients Chicken2.5 kg of chicken pieces e.g. chicken legs, drumsticks, etcFor marinade1 head of garlic peeled and chopped2 tablespoons of ground turmeric1 tablespoon of ground coriander2 teaspoons of ...

Potato Latkes

Dec

19

2012

Avichai Eisinger was coming to stay at Hanukah and he likes potatoes. So we asked his mum, Leah, what to make. Potato Latkes Leah Eisinger Print Recipe Ingredients 1 kg Potatoes 6-7 Medium sized2 cloves garlicBit of spicy paprikaSalt1-2 Eggs2-3 tablespoons flour Instructions Peel potatoes and grate themGrate or crush garlicAdd everything togetherMix wellHeat up oil for deep fryingDrop tablespoons of mixture into oil; remove ...

Beignet: New Orleans Donuts

Oct

14

2012

My five year old daughter (Dana) was watching the Disney movie Princess and the Frog and asked me to make Beignets. These donuts are a speciality of Tiana, the princess in the story, and of New Orleans in general. The word Beignet is pronounced bey-YAY, is French in origin and means fritter. Beignet: New ...

Apricot Jam / Riba Mishmish

Jul

19

2011

Robert makes a fantastic apricot jam. He always gives me some to take home from our family holidays. Apricot Jam / Riba Mishmish Robert Haviv Print Recipe Ingredients 1.5 kg fresh apricots1 kg sugar1 lemon juice only Instructions Remove stones from apricots to make about 1 kg of fruitMix all ingredientsCook 1 to 1.5 hours. Remove froth as it forms. When water disappears ...

Galit’s Chicken and Potato in the Oven

Apr

20

2011

Galit bought some chicken and potato for Saturday lunch. I wasn’t too inspired that day so Galit knocked up quite a tasty meal from her head. Galit's Chicken and Potato in the Oven Galit Haviv-Thomas Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients 800 grams Chicken drumsticks1.5 kg potatoesOlive oilSea saltSweet chilliDate Syrup2 teaspoons of onion soup mix or onion stock mix1/2 cup of boiling water Instructions Preheat ...

Israeli Pastry for Quiche, Tarts, etc

Oct

27

2010

Apparently this is a classic Israeli recipe. It is dead simple. Galit uses the same pastry for both quiches and a fantastic date biscuit. Israeli Pastry for Quiche, Tarts, etc Galit Haviv-Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients 200 ml Sour Cream or Creme Fraiche350 grams Self Raising Flour200 grams Butter Instructions Mix. I do this in a Kitchen Aid Mixer on Speed 4.Form into a ballWrap ...

Cream Cheese Icing

Aug

26

2010

Cream cheese icing is great with Carrot Cake. Cream Cheese Icing Orit Schwartz Print Recipe Ingredients 25 grams butter melted250 grams cream cheese1 cup icing sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence Instructions MixSpread over cooled cake