So many of you have asked for the recipe for this super moist gluten-free Spanish orange and almond cake which features on my Mallorcan menu at the restaurant. It is inspired by the fields and fields of fragrant blossoming orange and almond trees we passed through as we travelled via the extraordinary antique train – El…
Tag: Almonds
Lebanese Feta, Orange and Almond Filo Pie
A couple of weeks ago, my School House gallery menu was inspired by recipes I’ve picked up in Lebanon including this beautifully light and flavoursome filo pie. It takes just a few minutes to put together and it freezes well so, if you can’t eat it all in one sitting, don’t worry about it. This is the…
Palestinian Maftoul Tabbouleh with Toasted Almonds and Pomegranate
Maftoul – an Arabic word derived from the root ‘fa-ta-la’ which means to roll or to twist – is a traditional Palestinian hand-rolled grain that was introduced to the country by Moroccan migrants. It possesses a beautiful nutty taste – especially of you go to the trouble of toasting it first – and a really pleasing texture in…
Umbrian Wild Garlic Pesto
A classic Italian pesto is a great thing simply because it’s so versatile, adding a herby kick to all sorts of things including pasta, freshly baked pizza, soups and bruschetta. I make it in huge batches and freeze it so I’ve always got a tasty back up for busy days. This version is made with the wild…
