Occasions ← Balagan Recipes

Kosher for Pesach Double Chocolate Muffins Brownies

Apr

27

2019

We had people coming over during Passover (Pesach) and my wife wanted to make something sweet. The no flour no rising agent thing posed some challenges but she came up with this recipe. It stunned us all. Yum. Kosher for Pesach Double Chocolate Muffins Brownies Delicious chocolate muffins, or is that brownies, that can be ...

Pomegranate Honey Bread Rolls

Sep

16

2018

My wife introduced me to this recipe. Bread rolls in the shape of pomegranates. Perfect for Rosh Hashanah. They’ll become a regular event for us. I’ve taken the liberty to change the original recipe to use weights … I find weights give better consistency for bread products. Pomegranate Honey Bread Rolls Steven Thomas Wonderful golden ...

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 ...

BBQ Grilling Times

Aug

11

2010

I’ve got a mate and his son staying at the moment. They quite like BBQ so we did a big cook up. I wanted to have all my notes for BBQ in one place, mainly cooking times, so here they are. All times assume turning the ingredient over half way through. I’ve got a Weber ...

Steak with Honey, Thyme and Mustard Glaze

Feb

21

2010

I had a hankering for steak. Although the recipe is for pan fried steak I have also cooked the steak on the BBQ. That meant I didn’t get the residue in the pan, but I got the BBQ effect. Very tasty. Steak with Honey, Thyme and Mustard Glaze Print Recipe Ingredients Oil600 grams beef steak2 tablespoons honey1/3 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped1 tablespoon seeded mustard1 clove garlic crushed ...

Danish Gingerbread

Dec

22

2008

Kath Wattam – a Kiwi friend who lives in Copenhagen – introduced me to Danish ginger cookies. Apparently they’re a Christmas treat. I love them so tried making my own. Makes about 80 cookies. Danish Gingerbread Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients 125 grams softened butter80 grams light brown sugar180 grams golden syrup90 grams runny honey1 teaspoon grated lemon rind1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon ginger1/2 teaspoon cloves1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda500 grams of plain white flour Instructions Cream butter and ...

Corn Fritters

Jul

16

2007

Galit wanted some creamed sweetcorn from a can. After half a can she had had enough … my challenge was to figure out what to do with the other half a can. Corn Fritters seemed a good solution. These come out nice and puffy and are perfect with either tomato sauce (ketchup), Greek Tzatziki, and/or ...

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 ...

Rosh HaShanah Dinner Party

Sep

17

2006

We always have friends over for Rosh HaShanah. Here are three of the menu’s I’ve tried …