Tulip's Kitchen: Howzat for a Meze?

Sunday, 16 May 2010

Howzat for a Meze?

Homemade Humous

Tzatziki

Ezme Salatasi (Turkish Spicy tomato salad

Lamb & Pine Nut Sausages

Homemade Pitta Bread

Fresh & Fabulous!

5 comments:

Belinda Wood said...: Now that's my idea of Sunday lunch/supper! Perfect accompaniment for the England cricket match now on!!; 16 May 2010 at 16:52
Heatherfeather said...: Everything looks so tasty, especially those lamb & pine nut starters.

I have nominated you for an award http://heatherfeather-lavenderblue.blogspot.com/2010/05/happiness-sunshine.html; 16 May 2010 at 16:54
Tulip said...: Well that is where the Howzat bit comes from, its the first time we have been this close to winning for years and years... I'm not a big fan of cricket but the in laws are and it just so happens we have sky sports on the TV at the moment (don't usually have it as we are F1 fans and don't need it!)so we can watch it, and what better way than with a plate of scrummy food!; 16 May 2010 at 16:57
Tulip said...: Thanks for the award Heather, I have now passed it on!; 17 May 2010 at 05:21
Marie Rayner said...: What a fab buffet Julie! I'll be right over!! (Oh that I could!) xxoo; 17 May 2010 at 06:52

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Cooking Tips

* Keep turning pork chops over, don't let the moisture cook out of them. Cook only till pink then let them finish off while resting, this way you won't over cook them.

* To test to see if an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cold, salted water. If it sinks, it's fresh. If it floats, throw it away!!

* Get yourself a bunch of fresh corinader, wash and trim the stems. Dry on paper towels then put in individual freezer snack bags. Freeze. When you need some fresh coriander just get a pack from the freezer, crush or chop and add to your recipe.

* Use a pizza cutter to cut bars or tray bakes into nice, smooth squares.

* To keep cauliflower white while cooking - add a little milk to the water.

* Microwave a lemon for 15 seconds and double the juice you get before squeezing.

* To remove egg shells from a batter, use the remaining shell to attract the piece.

* If you need only 1/2 an onion, save the root half. It will last longer.

* One pound of all purpose flour is the equivalent to 4 cups.

* When using rice, remember that 1 cup of uncooked long-grain white rice makes 3 cups cooked.