Baby Potatoes with Whipped Feta Ingredients: • 500g baby potatoes, halved • Handful of baby carrots • 2 tbsp unsalted butter • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided) • Salt and pepper to taste • 1 tbsp paprika • Bunch of thyme (small) • 1 garlic bulb (top cut off) • 200g feta cheese • 100ml double cream • Juice of 1 lemon • Bunch of dill, chopped (divided) Method: 1. Place the potatoes and carrots in a bowl, add salt, pour boiling water over them, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes, then drain well. 2. Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan) and place a baking tray inside to heat up. 3. Add butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the baking tray, then add the drained potatoes and carrots, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and place the thyme springs on top. Mix well and add the garlic bulb (cut side down) to the tray. 4. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and crispy, flipping them halfway through. 5. Meanwhile, blend together the feta, double cream, squeezed garlic, lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and most of the chopped dill until smooth. 6. Spoon the whipped feta onto a serving platter, arrange the roasted potatoes on top, and garnish with the remaining chopped dill. Enjoy! #potato #cheese #cooking #snack

Muhammara (Roasted Pepper Dip) Ingredients: • 4 red peppers • 3 tbsp olive oil (divided) • 70g walnuts • 30g breadcrumbs • 1 garlic clove • 1 tsp cumin • 1/2 tsp sumac • 1/3 tsp chili flakes (or to taste) • 1/2 lemon (juice only) • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses • Salt and pepper to taste For Garnish: • Olive oil • Pomegranate molasses • Crushed walnuts • Parsley or coriander Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan). 2. Place peppers on a baking tray lined with parchment and drizzle them with 1 tbsp olive oil. Roast for about 40 minutes, flipping halfway through. 3. When ready, place them in a bowl and cover with a lid or cling film, allowing them to cool. Then peel and deseed. 4. Place the roasted peppers in a food processor along with all remaining ingredients and process until smooth. (Alternatively, place in a bowl and use an immersion blender to blend.) 5. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with olive oil, pomegranate molasses, crushed walnuts, and coriander. Enjoy! #dip #muhammara #mediteranian #food

Ramazan Pidesi (makes 4) Ingredients: 500g bread flour 1tbsp yeast 1tsp sugar 1tsp salt 150ml lukewarm water 200ml warm milk 2tbsp olive oil For the egg wash: 1tbsp plain yoghurt 1tbsp water 1egg yolk For the garnish: Nigella seeds Sesame seeds Method: 1. In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well. Add water, milk, and olive oil, then mix until thoroughly combined. Cover and allow the mixture to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. 2. Once the dough has risen, lightly grease your hands and working surface with oil. Transfer the dough onto the working surface and shape it into a ball. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and shape each into a ball. 3. Place two dough balls onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them. Cover with greased cling film and let them rise for 20 minutes. 4. Prepare the egg wash by combining all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200°C and place an empty tray on the bottom shelf. 5. Brush each dough ball with the egg wash and flatten them into disks using your hands. Create indentations in the dough about 2cm from the edge to form a circle, then make vertical and diagonal indentations to create a diamond pattern. Cover with cling film and let it rest for 15 minutes. 6. Brush the dough with the egg yolk once more and repeat the indentations. Sprinkle sesame seeds and nigella seeds on top, then place the tray in the oven. Add a cup of boiling water to the empty tray on the bottom shelf and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown. 7. Repeat the process with the remaining dough and enjoy with your favorite dip! #pide #bread #baking #food

Biscotti Ingredients: • 285g bread flour • 1 tsp baking soda • 3 eggs • 185g sugar • 1/3 tsp salt • 200g almonds (crushed in half) • Zest of 1 lemon Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 150°C. 2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, salt, lemon zest, and vanilla until thoroughly combined. 3. Sift in flour and baking soda, and mix the dry ingredients until well incorporated. 4. Gently fold in the almonds until evenly distributed. 5. Shape the dough into a log on a parchment-lined baking tray, using a spoon. 6. Bake for approximately 55 minutes to 1 hour or until the log is brown and firm. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes. 7. Reduce the oven temperature to 135°C. 8. Cut the log into 1cm thick slices. 9. Place the slices back on the parchment-lined tray, lay them flat, and bake for 10 minutes on one side. Flip and bake for an additional 10 minutes until they turn golden brown and crisp. 10. Allow them to cool completely before enjoying! #biscotti #baking #italian #dessert

Chicken Strudel (makes 2 strudels) Ingredients: • 1 tbsp olive oil • 350g ground chicken • 1 shallot (finely chopped) • 2 garlic cloves (minced) • 100g spinach • Salt & pepper to taste • 200g feta • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves • Bunch of coriander (finely chopped) • 80g melted butter • 10 sheets phyllo dough • Sesame seeds for garnish Method: 1. Heat the oil in a frying pan and add your ground chicken; season with salt and pepper, cooking until browned. 2. Add shallots and garlic, cook for 2 minutes, then add spinach and mix. Cook until spinach is wilted, and there is no liquid in the pan. 3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, stir in feta, thyme leaves, and coriander. Set aside. 4. For each strudel, place 1 phyllo sheet on the working surface, and generously brush it with melted butter. Repeat to create a total of 5 layers. 5. Spread half of the filling over the top sheet of phyllo, leaving about 2 cm empty around the edges and about 5 cm from the other end of the dough. Roll tightly starting on the long side, folding in the edges to form a log. Repeat with the second one. 6. Transfer the strudel onto a baking sheet covered with parchment, seam side down, and brush with more melted butter on top. 7. Bake at 190°C for about 30-35 minutes or until golden. 8. When ready, let the strudel cool a bit, then slice and serve with your favorite sauce. 9. Enjoy! #strudel #chicken #cooking #food