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Autumn in Ayurvedic Tradition
In Ayurveda, Autumn is considered a vata season, as it shared characteristics with this particular Dosha. By making diet and lifestyle choices that counter the effects of each season, you can better maintain your internal sense of equilibrium throughout the year. The...
Moorish Cuisine and Cooking Classes
Moorish - amazing facts and trivia - The Moors introduced many new crops, that were previously unknown in both Spain and Europe, and thus deemed exotic novelties. This includes orange, lemon, peach, apricot, fig, sugar cane, dates, ginger and pomegranate as well as...
Paleo Banana walnut bread with Choc Tahini coconut icing
Gluten, dairy and Grain free recipe 350 g very ripe bananas (not including peels) 90 g coconut flour 5 eggs (250 grams), lightly whisked 50 g coconut sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground...
Roasted Bok Choy stalks & young cabbage, Bok Choy leaves, sunflower seeds served with tahini Tamari dressing
Vegetables:3 Large Bok Choy Bunches 2 Cabbages Marinade: 3 tablespoons sesame oil2 tablespoons ginger, grated finely1 tablespoon rice vinegar2 tablespoons tamari100 g sunflower seeds, roastedSea salt & ground black pepper, to tasteTahini & Tamari...
Stuffed “pumpkin boat” with Basmati rice & chickpea pilaff
These stuffed roast pumpkins with nuts and rice are garnished with parsley, coriander and mint. It gives the vegetarians a main course worthy of a place at the dinner’s table. When selecting the perfect pumpkin, choose one with no soft spots. It should also be uniform...
Potato, onion and silverbeet Tortilla
Are you planning on preparing tapas for #Mondaymeatfreemeal? Then you should definitely include one of our favourite last-minute dinner solutions, the versatile potato, onion and greens tortilla- it tastes really yummy and super affordable to make.The nice thing about...
Rhubarb black tahini frangipani tart
The first sign of transition into autumn the first rhubarb haul from the farmer’s market and should be celebrated! This recipe takes a flaky filo pastry crust, and fills it with rich black tahini vanilla frangipane and tarty...
Grilled/Smoked Zucchini “Mama Ganush” with Labane and yoghurt dressing
"Mama ghanush" funny as its sounds ( inspired by Baba Ganush) is made with zucchini or squash. The best way is to broil in the oven or better char-grill on the BBQ for the smoky flavour. This resulting in creamy and smooth dip...
Sweet banana peppers stuffed with quinoa, halloumi & sun-dried tomato
Sweet Banana - A great pepper for short season climates because it produces so quickly. It is versatile and flavourful and can be used successfully in a wide range of dishes. Pickled, stuffed or jellied are a few. Full of wonderful flavours and textures, these...
Potato, beetroot and egg salad with mayo dill sauce
This vibrant salad is traditionally served in my home at Passover. A colourful combination of fresh and cooked vegetables and eggs. You can replace the mayo with a vegan mayo or serve it with mustard vinaigrette for a tangy dressing. While perfect for the holidays,...
Roasted Cabbage, Silver beet and tofu
Roasted cabbage, stir fried greens and tofu is one of my favourite dishes through Covidian time, because it's simple yet tastes delicious and my garden is abundant with silverbeet/ Chard so any reason to cook it is awesome. This is one of the quickest ways to get a...
Greek orange filo cake- Portokaliapita
In Greece this cake is called Portokalia - which means oranges. It combines shredded filo, oranges, Greek yogurt and olive oil for a unique and easy treat garnished with figs and almonds. Indulgence total at a drop of a hat 🙂 In this cake recipe, you get to tear the...
Roasted Sweet Potato & Ricotta Cake with Orange Syrup
This cake is such a delight. No need to add any extra flour or nut flour. This yummy gluten-free cake is baked in the oven like a pudding, served with orange and pomegranate sauce, garnished with a crunchy pecan and sesame dukkah and micro herbs. Light and easy to...
Kale, Zucchini and Feta Spiral pie
This pie can be Mediterranean, Middle eastern and Moorish. In short all the "MMMMMM" An easy, nourishing, fun dish to prepare at home with the kids or adults...and using all those greens they refuse to eat usually! You can make...
Middle Eastern Red Lentil Soup
Middle Eastern Red Lentil Soup Recipe The famous lentil soup is the official sponsor of every winter in the middle east. Whenever it is cold and rainy outside, Bedouin and middle eastern mothers would immediately start preparing lentil soup. It even goes down as the...
A Moorish, Vegan Pumpkin Dip
A Moorish, Vegan Pumpkin Dip Who doesn't love dip!? This vibrant pumpkin dip is a great alternative to hummus. Made from all veggies, it's legume-free, grain-free, vegan and deliciously Moorish. It will taste better the day after as flavours will get intensified. The...
Majadra & Caramelised Onions
Majadra & Caramelised Onions Majadra is a typical Middle-Eastern dish that is usually made up of lentils, rice and caramelised onions. It's the perfect comfort food! An easy, mid-week dish to rustle up in no time. Grab a spoon and sit back and watch some NetFlix...
The mixtures of spices that will make you celebrate and excel in the kitchen !!
They spices will upgrade your cooking with minimal time and budget, 10 spice mixtures that will turn amateur cook into super capable cook. Spices ready to be used in Open Table Ayurvedic cooking class The addition of dry and fresh seasoning mixtures, which are freshly...
Chocolate Swirl Meringues served with cream and fruit of the forest
Chocolate Swirl Meringues served with Cream & Fruit of the Forest Is there anything better than a fluffy meringue than whipped cream and sour berries? Maybe if you add in a swirl of chocolate! This quintessential dessert will never grow old in our opinion. We are...
Cardamom Turkish Coffee Raw Tart – Served with Chocolate, Pistachio & Rose Delights
Cardamom Turkish Coffee Raw tart, serve with Chocolate, Pistachio & Rose Delights For those of you who like coffee flavoured desserts - this one is for you! Think Tiramisu, but in a raw vegan style that's been pimped with cardamom and sprinkled with pretty...
Black & White Salmon with Bean Mash & Greens
Black & White Salmon served on a bed of Cannelini Bean Mash Salmon is a favourite amongst many of you out there so we just had to share this simple, yet very impressive dish! Black and white sesame seeds add fantastic colour as well as a yummy nutty flavour and...
Baba Ganoush
The quintessential Middle Eastern vegan/vegetarian dish is a guarantee to wow your guests on your dinner parties or feasts. It’s all about the smokiness, which lends an amazing flavour to this famous dish. Great with crusty sourdough bread or on pita with different...
Yemeni Zehoug (Chilli paste)
Yemeni Zehoug is a hot chilli paste from Yemen. It's a spicy flavour, similar to salsa. You can use it as a condiment, marinade, spread (for the brave ones) as a dip, in sauces, for dressings and many more...enjoy! 50g Red chillies 50g Green chillies 3 cloves garlic,...
The Moor The Merrier
The Moors were a nomadic group of people from North Africa. They were originally from a region in North Africa called Mauretania. They had a huge influence on cuisines across many regions from the Middle East, to the Mediterranean and Spain. The ubiquitos term...
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