Tag: mint
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Nando’s Style Macho Peas – Peas with Chilli & Mint
These macho peas were my go-to side at Nando’s for a long time. They were packed with flavour, and the herbs helped give the frozen peas a fresh taste. This recipe takes inspiration from Nando’s, which is probably my favourite high-street restaurant chain. It’s relatively cheap compared to most restaurants, super quick service, and deliciously…
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Tikka Lamb Kebabs
These lamb tikka skewers are served on naan bread with a kachumber salad and a mint yoghurt like a kebab
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Tzatziki
Tzatziki: The quintessential Greek dip. Serves 4 The first thing that springs to mind when I think of Greek food, is Tzatziki. And with good reason. It’s delicious. However, it’s not unique to Greece. Tzatziki can be found across south-eastern Europe and the middle east. Greek Yoghurt Traditionally, the yoghurt for Tzatziki is strained to…
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Baby Carrots with Mint & Lemon
Sweeter baby carrots find balance with lemon and mint. Serves 4 Baby carrots are carrots picked earlier and can be found in supermarkets during the spring. However, if you can’t find them, you can use regular carrots cut into large batons. Ingredients 750g Baby Carrots, Scrubbed clean. Zest of 1 Lemon Juice from ½ Lemon…
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Mint and Cucumber Salad
This refreshingly easy salad makes the perfect accompaniment for summer picnics and grilled meats. Serves 4 There are three stages to this mint and cucumber salad. Stage 1 – Salt the cucumber. Stage 2 – Make the dressing. Stage 3 – Dress the salad. Salting the Cucumbers Salting the cucumbers is necessary even if it…