Desperately seeking a little “Mexican sunshine” to warm up your winter? Look no further than these delicious Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers to add a bit of POP! to your plate! Served as an appetizer or tasty snack, these are sure to warm you and your guests up! Continue reading “Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers”
This recipe comes from the wonderful book, PERSIANA by Sabrina Ghayour. This is her debut cookbook and it is full of enticing and unusual recipes, using traditional ingredients and techniques with a modern, light translation. It is one of the best cookery books I have read in years.
Ghayour says: “Middle Eastern food can be heavy and plentiful, so you need to pair it with light, refreshing dishes that cleanse the palate and aid digestion. This is just that kind of dish – it is a perfect accompaniment to heavy meat and poultry dishes, providing a lovely fresh flavour – and it looks beautiful, too. The lightly sweetened dressing works well, counteracting the acidity, and I just love the intense crunchiness of this salad.”
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1/2 lb fresh Jalapeño chilies
1 head of garlic, peeled
Large bunch of cilantro
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 tablespoon dried mint
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serves 6
1 bunch green kale
1 bunch red kale
1lb carrots, peeled
1/4 cup black olives
1/2 cup chopped dates (Medjool or Deglet Noor)
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
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