Special Diets ← Balagan Recipes

Ciabatta – Italian Sandwich Loaves

May

17

2020

I always thought ciabatta was a recipe from antiquity. But it was actually invented in 1982 by Arnaldo Cavallari as a response to the threat posed by French baguettes. It seems resistance to a foreign invader created a new cultural phenomenon. I’d tried making them before but failed to master manipulating the super wet dough ...

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 ...

“Hedgehog” Almond Cookies

May

1

2017

Galit has been into baking recently and made these Almond Cookies. She nick named them “Hedgehogs” because of the spiky look. Beware, not the spines, but the taste … they are very more-isa. "Hedgehog" Almond Cookies Galit Haviv-Thomas A very tasty gluten free biscuit. good for those folk who like their nuts. Print Recipe Pin ...

Mini Coconut Financiers / Minis Financiers À La Noix De Coco

Apr

9

2017

Galit wanted something Kosher for Passover and asked Karine Vigaelles for advice. Karine suggested “Minis Financiers À La Noix De Coco” off her site, but substituting almond powder for flour. A great success. Very moist and light; a delightful contrast to common fare at passover. Mini Coconut Financiers / Minis Financiers À La Noix De ...

Galit’s Mushroom and Cheese Tarts

Apr

2

2016

Galit made her Mushroom and Cheese Tarts the other day. Kath Wattam, who was visiting, said “Galit’s mushroom pastries are *SO GOOD*. I don’t think I’ve ever tasted a better combination of mushrooms, pastry and eggs, and I’ve tried a lot of them.” Galit's Mushroom and Cheese Tarts A vegetarian main that is *SO GOOD*. ...

Onion Gravy for Bangers and Mash

Sep

4

2015

I’ve lived in the Uk for 16 years now and I quite like the British classic, Bangers and Mash. This is sausages and potato puree served with an onion gravy. Sausages and puree I could already do, but I needed a recipe for the gravy. This one combines a couple that I looked at on ...

Kath’s Knækbrød

Feb

14

2015

Kath Wattam served this up for brunch when we visit her in Copenhagen last week. We had eaten a delightful meal with a variety of cheeses on Knækbrød when we asked “Where can we buy some of these crackers?” It was only then we realised that Kath had made them herself. Fantastic. Great taste and ...

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 ...

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 ...