Recipes

One-bowl chocolate cake

Aseel Hamdi

A dark, moist chocolate cake that needs one bowl and no mixer.

Rosemary roast beef

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Slow-roasted beef with garlic, rosemary and a pan gravy made from the juices.

Homemade margherita pizza

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A thin, crisp homemade pizza with tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil.

Berry and banana smoothie

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A thick berry and banana smoothie for an afternoon snack, ready in five minutes.

Golden lentil and pepper soup

Aseel Hamdi

A bright soup of yellow peppers, carrots and lentils with a hint of turmeric.

Fluffy buttermilk pancakes

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Tall, fluffy pancakes made with buttermilk and served with maple syrup.

Thin pancakes with lemon and sugar

Aseel Hamdi

Thin, tender pancakes with lemon and sugar, the way my grandmother made them.

Banana oat pancakes with berries

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Wholesome pancakes made with oats and ripe banana, studded with berries.

Overnight oats with figs and honey

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Creamy overnight oats topped with fresh figs, honey and toasted nuts.

Croissants and tea for a slow breakfast

Aseel Hamdi

How to warm shop-bought croissants properly and brew the right pot of tea to go with them.