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Spring Onion Pancake

Green Onion Pancake
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Green Onion Pancake
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  1. For the Spring Onion Pancake, place the flour into a large bowl, add the salt and stir to combine. Make a well in the centre and add the hot and cold water. Mix well to form a dough.
  2. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and set aside until needed, covered with a tea towel.
  3. Trim the green tops from the spring onions and reserve until needed. Place the garlic, the white end of the spring onions, olive oil and sea salt into a large mortar and pestle and pound to a coarse paste. Set aside until needed. Slice the green ends of the spring onions very finely on the diagonal and set aside in a bowl until needed.
  4. To make a pancake, lightly floured work bench, roll a ball of dough into a rough square. Spread a little of the garlic and spring onion paste over the dough and lightly sprinkle with green spring onion slices.
  5. Starting at one end, roll the dough up into a log shape.
  6. Then roll the log into a spiral.
  7. Using the rolling pin, roll the spiral out flat. Repeat with the remaining dough and spring onion filling.
  8. Heat a little of the canola oil in a heavy based frypan. Once hot, fry each pancake until golden, then flip and fry the other side until golden, about 2 minutes each side.
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Avocado halves with balsamic vinegar and olive oil

Avocado halves with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
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Avocado halves with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
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  1. Shake a little salt into the hole, and then add a splash of balsamic vinegar. Pour in about a teaspoon of olive oil.
  2. Eat the avocado with a spoon, starting in the middle and working your way to the skin or use as a dipping sauce for any crusty or rustic type bread.
  3. Enjoy as a delicious snack or appetizer.
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Spinach and Feta Gozleme

Spinach and Feta Gozleme
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Spinach and Feta Gozleme
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Dough
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Dough
  1. In a large bowl, sift the flour and salt. Slowly add the water while kneading.
  2. Turn onto a flour dusted surface and knead for about 10 minutes or until it becomes smooth.
  3. Return to the bowl. Cover with a tea towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Filling
  1. Option 1. Cheese and fresh spinach finely chopped
  2. Option 2. Cheese
  3. Option 3. Saute the onion in a frying pan with the extra virgin olive oil. Add the spinach and salt and pepper to taste and cook for a few minutes. Turn the heat off and keep aside to cool down.
Method
  1. Divide dough into 4 balls. Roll each piece into a 20-25 cm circle.
  2. Sprinkle crumbled feta over half the circle then top with some spinach and season. If using option 2&3 top the circle with corresponding filling.
  3. Fold dough over to form a half circle and press edges with a fork.
  4. Heat the frying pan on low-medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon oil. Carefully lift one of the gozleme and place it in the frying pan. Fry the gozleme on one side until golden brown, then flip it over and fry until also golden brown.
  5. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Roasted Green Peppers with Simple Vinaigrette

Roasted Green Peppers
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Roasted Green Peppers
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  1. Preheat an oven to 200°C.
  2. Place the peppers onto a baking dish. Drizzle with some olive oil. Roast in the preheated oven until the skins are nicely blackened, about 30 minutes.
  3. Turn the peppers once halfway through to ensure even cooking. Don't overcook the peppers.
  4. Meanwhile, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic in a bowl; set aside.
  5. Take the baking dish out of the oven. Pour the vinaigrette over the hot peppers. Serve immediately with some bread or refrigerate for later use.
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Butterflied roasted eggplant salad

Butterflied roasted eggplant salad
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Butterflied roasted eggplant salad
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  1. Heat the oven to 190°C. Rinse the eggplant under cool running water, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.Place the eggplant onto the baking sheet and prick in several places using a fork. Bake until incredibly tender and the skin is wrinkly, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool 10 to 15 minutes until easily handled.
  2. In the meantime combine the tomatoes, garlic, chopped thyme, salt and pepper, drizzle with some olive oil. Allow to stand for half an hour before serving.
  3. Holding the stem in place, butterfly the eggplant so it opens almost like a panel, with the flesh totally exposed. Score the flesh crosswise.
  4. Top with the roasted tomatoes then with the crumbled feta. Garnish the eggplant with parsley. Drizzle over a little olive oil. Serve with some pitta bread on the side.
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Avocado Onion Salad

Avocado Onion Salad
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Avocado Onion Salad
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  1. Cut avocados in half, remove the pit, and cut in half again. Slide off the peel, and slice lengthwise. Scatter avocado slices on a serving platter.
  2. Top with sliced onions.
  3. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Season generously to taste with salt and pepper.
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Turshia

Turshia
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Turshia
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  1. Wash and chop vegetables into bite size pieces Stuff into large glass containers.
  2. Place pickling liquid ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil. Allow to cool slightly ( ~ 60-70 degrees) Pour into glass containers, over vegetables. Seal containers.
  3. Ready to eat within 7-10 days.
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Smoked ham hock and lentil soup

Smoked ham hock and lentil soup
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Smoked ham hock and lentil soup
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  1. Add the hocks to a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and cook for five minutes. Drain the hocks and add back to a clean saucepan. Cover with 4½ litres of water and simmer for 40 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, add the lentils to a saucepan of boiling water. Bring up to a simmer and drain.
  3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, leek and garlic and cook for about 10 minutes until golden.
  4. Add the bay leaves and lentils and stir through. Add the hocks and their broth and simmer for 40 minutes.
  5. When the meat is coming away from the bones, turn off the heat, remove the hocks and set aside. Once cool enough to handle, pick off the meat and discard the skin and any gristly bits. Break the meat into bite-sized pieces and add back to the pan with the parsley. Adjust the seasoning if necessary and cook for five more minutes.
  6. To serve, poach the eggs to your liking. Serve each bowl of soup with an egg, a drizzle of oil and a good grind of pepper.
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Smoked paprika chicken with kale

Smoked paprika chicken with kale
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Smoked paprika chicken with kale
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  1. 1. Season the chicken marylands with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. Place them into a large bowl and set aside.
  2. In another bowl, add the lemon juice, olive oil, coriander seeds, smoked paprika, balsamic vinegar and garlic, then mix until well combined.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken and rub into the skins. Cover with plastic wrap and place the refrigerator for 1 hour to marinate.
  4. Preheat the oven to 200C . Arrange the fennel, carrots, onions and lemon wedges in a single layer in a deep roasting pan. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. Place the marinated chicken on top, and pour the marinade liquid and chicken stock over the chicken.
  5. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, occasionally basting the chicken with the pan juices until the chicken is cooked through and golden.
  6. 8 minutes before the chicken is ready, gently toss the kale through, mixing with the juices from the pan to ensure it is well covered and will not dry out and burn. Add a little more sea salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Remove from the oven when cooked.
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Pork steaks with roasted tomatoes

Pork steaks with roasted tomatoes
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Pork steaks with roasted tomatoes
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  1. Preheat oven to 180 C.
  2. Slice the tomatoes in half and pack in the bottom of a roasting pan or oven-proof dish. Season with salt and pepper and some of the thyme. Season the pork steaks and pack on the tomatoes.
  3. Pour over the balsamic vinegar and the olive oil and roast in the oven for 60-80 minutes.
  4. Halfway through the roasting time, turn the pork steaks over o that they roast on both sides. The meat is done when the tomatoes, vinegar and oil have made a delicious sauce in the bottom of the pan.
  5. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.
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