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Honey Soy Chicken

Mar

23

2007

Depending on the ingredients and proportions this recipe can be anything from a Japanese teriyaki through to a Chinese honey braised soy chicken. Whatever the consistency you’ll end up with a sweet sticky chicken delight. You will need to prepare the Honey Soy Sauce / Marinade. Honey Soy Braised Chicken Wings Print Recipe Ingredients Chicken Wings2 tablespoons oilOne ...

Salat Mechouia – Grilled Capsicum and Tomato Salad

Feb

21

2007

Slata Mechouia, a Tunisian cooked salad, is frequently seen as an accompaniment at Saturday lunch in the Haviv household. It is a combined effort from Marie and Robert; Robert does the roasting and Marie the chopping. Salat Mechouia - Grilled Capsicum and Tomato Salad Marie Haviv Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients 3-6 ripe tomatoes2-6 green capsicums Marie always ...

Roasted Squash and Garlic

Feb

21

2007

Galit loves roasted vegetables of any kind but roasted squash is a special favourite. Roasted Squash and Garlic Steven Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients 1 medium squash chopped into wedges (with skin)18 unpeeled garlic cloves6 sprigs fresh thyme Instructions Combine on baking trayBake, uncovered, for 30 minutes

Ciabatta

Dec

16

2006

Having mastered the French style Pain de Campagne I thought I’d move on to another sour dough – the Italian Ciabatta. I picked this style of bread because it is meant to be very light and airy, and ultimately I’m aiming for Maltese Bread which is also light and airy. Because you’re aiming for light ...

The Marquee’s Casserole

Oct

29

2006

Every time Mark Doherty comes through we tend to get him to make a casserole – after all, he’s good at it. Eventually I asked for his recipe. His first explanation was “Generally I make it up as I go along – you know, take sufficient meat, combine with suitable vegetables and cook until done”, ...

Bread with Antipasti

Oct

16

2006

A friend of mine, Gitit Wainer, did a cooking course and sent through a few recipes. This one is kind of like a pizza pie with antipasti. Bread with Antipasti Gitit Wainer I learnt a real easy bread recipe and upgraded it. Some of it I baked as is but the rest I filled with ...

Chicken or Turkey Meat Balls

Oct

13

2006

Galit’s mum, Marie, serves these meat balls with Couscous for the Saturday lunch. The Haviv’s are Tunisian so expect a good hearty meal. I’ve also seen, but not tried, a similar recipe which has an extra egg in the meat balls, but doesn’t coat them in egg and flour. Chicken or Turkey Meat Balls Marie ...

Cream of Tomato Soup

Oct

1

2006

I used to make a really thick mixture of tomatoes, onion, and chilli – so chunky it was almost a salsa – called it a soup and ate it with Bread. Galit wasn’t so keen on this, preferring a creamy texture, and the recipe got adapted to cater for her taste. It is a great ...

Pain de Campagne (French Country Bread) 7

Oct

1

2006

This is my favourite bread recipe at the moment – a French country style loaf using a sourdough starter. I’ve been making a loaf every Saturday morning for months now. The original version of this recipe is from Treuille and Ferrigno (1998), which is a book I’d thoroughly recommend for those just starting to make ...

Aviva’s Salad Dressing

Sep

29

2006

Aviva used to organise big dinner parties in London. 20 South Africans, Galit and me. She did all the catering herself. Everything was fantastic but I only ever managed to steal her recipe for salad dressing before she moved back to South Africa. Aviva's Salad Dressing Aviva Soliman Print Recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup mild olive oil1/2 cup white vinegar4 teaspoons mayonnaise4 teaspoons brown sugar1 tablespoon poppy ...