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Honey Dill Glazed Turnips & Carrots

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Honey Dill Glazed Turnips & Carrots 

We are great lovers of vegetables in this house.  I think I probably serve two different vegetables with every main meal that I serve in this house.  I have always been like that.  Carrots are a real favourite as are turnips or swede.  If  I can do them together, its even better.  


Honey Dill Glazed Turnips & Carrots 

These make  a wonderful dish for the holidays as they go with just about everything.  In fact I can't think of a protein that they wouldn't work well with! 


Honey Dill Glazed Turnips & Carrots 

They are great for holiday meals or any type of entertaining because they are a little bit more special than just plain boiled vegetables  . . .

Honey Dill Glazed Turnips & Carrots 

Being lightly glazed with some butter and honey, then flavoured with dill . . .  these arrive at the table glistening like jewels.

Honey Dill Glazed Turnips & Carrots 

Carrots tend to be a bit sweet anyways, and although turnips can be somewhat bitter, this treatment turns them into something really special.

Honey Dill Glazed Turnips & Carrots 

Did you know that snub nosed carrots tend to be sweeter?  Its true.  They are sweeter than long pointy ones. I'm not sure why that is, only that it is.

Honey Dill Glazed Turnips & Carrots 

The turnips used here are the smaller white ones with the tender skins, not the hard orange ones which are rutabaga or swede.  These are turnips which have a white skin with a purple flush of colour at the stem end.

Honey Dill Glazed Turnips & Carrots  

I like to use medium to small one, no larger than a medium sized tomato.  These are the best ones.  Much larger than that, you run the risk of them being a bit woody.


Yield: 4Author: Marie Rayner

Honey Dill Glazed Turnips & Carrots

prep time: 10 minscook time: 20 minstotal time: 30 mins
This makes a delicious side dish for the holidays.  You can easily double the quantities to serve more.

ingredients:


1/2 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
1/2 pound smallish turnips, peeled and halved
1 1/2 TBS butter
1 tsp chopped fresh dill weed or  1/2 tsp dried dill weed
1 TBS liquid honey
salt and black pepper to taste

instructions:

Cover the vegetables with cold lightly salted water. Bring to
 the boil and cook until crispy tender (about 10 to 15 minutes).  Drain
well. Melt the butter along with the honey in a skillet.  Add the
carrots and turnips, seasoning to taste and sprinkling with the
dill weed.  Cook, stirring frequently until glazed and starting to
caramelise a bit at the edges.  Serve immediately.

Note
 - You can quite easily make these ahead, by cooking as above, then
transfer to a covered dish and refrigerate, reheating them gently until
well heated through when you want to serve them.
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Honey Dill Glazed Turnips & Carrots 

The flavours of dill and honey compliment these vegetables perfectly.  I would serve these with any roasted meats or fish, along with some green beans and maybe roasted potatoes.   These make a most deserving side dish for the holidays!  Bon Appetit! 



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Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches

Tuesday, 11 December 2018

Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches 

I can't believe that two weeks from today will be Christmas day.  My days seem to be evaporating into thin air!  

That's why things like these delicious Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches are on the menu more often than not as my days are filled with addressing cards, writing notes, etc.  

You know how it goes.  Every year I say I am going to have everything done before December, but I am such a procrastinator! 


Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches 

These might not be the most attractive sandwiches to look at, but this is certainly a case where you won't want to judge a book by its cover, because they are fabulously delicious! 

They are a delicious play on all of those slider recipes that are floating about out there.


Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches 

At the weekend, I had taken out what I thought was chicken thighs from the freezer only to discover it was a mix of chicken breasts and chicken tenders.  

I poached them in some stock, with some peppercorns and a few bay leaves added.  

Tender and moist, they were perfect for shredding.  I used some for these sandwiches and I will use more for chicken salad one day.

Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches 

I toasted some lovely soft buns on the insides and then spread the bottoms with some mayonnaise and tomato chutney.  

The tomato chutney gave it a bit of a sweet and spicy spark. 

You could also use Heinz Chili Sauce or really any other kind of chutney, so long as it goes with the flavor of basil.

Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches 

I piled some shredded chicken on top of that and then I whisked together some basil pesto and honey.  

I drizzled most of it over the chicken, reserving some to brush on the bun tops.


Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches 

On top of the pesto, I layered on some sliced of Swiss type of cheese.  

Swiss melts really nicely and has a sweet nutty flavor.

Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches 

At the very last came the bun tops which I brushed with the remaining pesto mixture.  I cover them and popped them into the oven  just until heated through and the cheese had melted. 

 I then uncovered them for a few minutes to let the buns brown and crisp up a bit.

Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches 

My husband enjoyed his with some potato salad and I had mine with a mix of crisp vegetable sticks. (I love raw vegetables!)

Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches 

If you don't want the tops to be that brown, skip the uncovering bit.  

I didn't mind in the least. They were nice and crisp on the outsides, and soft and fluffy on the insides  . . .

Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches  

And the filling mixture was gorgeous, simply gorgeous.  

I love it when I cross my fingers, throw some things together and they come out delicious!   


Yield: Makes 8 SandwichesAuthor: Marie Rayner

Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches

prep time: 10 minscook time: 25 minstotal time: 35 mins
These are delicious, simple and quick to make.  I use poached chicken breasts to make them, but, they are also great way to use leftover roast chicken, rotisserie chicken or even roast turkey.

ingredients:


2 chicken breasts, poached and shredded
230g good quality basil pesto (8.1 ounces)
4 TBS liquid honey
good quality mayonnaise
tomato chutney (optional)
8 slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese
8 hamburger buns split and toasted

instructions:



Place the bottoms of your buns in a
baking dish.  Spread with some mayonnaise and tomato chutney (if
using).  Top each with a quantity of the shredded chicken.  Whisk
together the basil and honey.  Drizzle over top of the chicken,
reserving some to brush on the tops of the buns.  Top each with a slice
of cheese and then the top bun.  Brush each with some of the honey basil
 mixture.  Cover with a sheet of foil you have sprayed with some cooking
 spray.  Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, uncover and bake for 5
 minutes longer.
Note - tomato chutney is a bit spicy and somewhat sweet. You can also use the Heinz Chili Sauce that you buy in North America, which is like a sweet spicy ketchup. A good BBQ sauce also works well.
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Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches 

These were really, really good.  A new favourite around here!  I had a half of one cold for breakfast yesterday and it was still delicious, which says a lot!  Bon Appetit! 


Honey & Basil Hot Chicken Sandwiches 
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Deep Fried Mozzarella Sticks and Christmas Chutney

Monday, 10 December 2018




Occasionally I get sent new products to try.  I was recently sent these Pik-Nik Twiller Cheese snacks. As winter takes hold, Vitamin D levels start to drop. Pik-Nik’s research shows just under 90% of children experience a deficiency in this area during the darker colder months.   


  


Pik-Nik Twiller contains an important ingredient, calcium,  and now each peelable cheese stick is also enriched with Vitamin D, unlocking even more support for the body. Vitamin D is necessary to help fight of those winter woes such as colds, the dark day blues and even dry skin.   


 

These handy snacks are individually wrapped and are great for popping into a packed lunch, or for afterschool snacks  Much more nutritious than a sausage roll or packet of crisps! 

A Pik-Nik Twiller is fun to eat, tastes great and is a good source of Vitamin A as well as Vitamin D. It is made from fresh mozzarella, with no artificial additives or preservatives. It is a filling and time snack and the perfect pick-me-up for children, students and those who like to keep healthy and active.


 

The mozzarella in Pik-Nik is made from fresh milk which is started on its transformation into cheese by a rennet that is suitable for vegetarians. The cheese is mild and creamy and is a welcome snack for all the family. Mozzarella has a very elastic nature and Pik-Niks are made by stretching and folding the cheese, creating segments which are just perfect to peel. 

 

You don’t need to save your Pik-Nik for your lunch-box or tea time. They make great party food too. From Halloween to Bonfire Night and then straight on to Christmas, there’s nothing better than a good get-together with friends and family.  Pik-Nik sticks are easy party food, set on a skewer with fruit or easily decorated ready to be peeled and dunked in a chutney dip.  One of our favourite ways for the holidays is to deep fry them and serve them with dips! 

 Fried Mozzarella Sticks  

Yield: 24Author: Marie Rayner

Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Perfect for entertaining.  You can serve these delicious sticks with your favourite marinara sauce for dipping, chili sauce or our favourite, Christmas Chutney.

ingredients:

Oil for your fryer
(mine takes about 500ml or a 2 1/2 cups)
12 full sized pieces of Mozzarella string cheese
2 large free range eggs
60ml water (1/4 cup)
180g dry seasoned bread crumbs (1 1/2 cups)
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/4 tsp dried crushed chilies

instructions:


Heat the oil in your fryer, according to manufacturer's instructions.

Unwrap
 your cheese strings and cut in half crosswise so that you have 24
pieces.  Beat the egg together in a shallow bowl with the water.  Stir
the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning and crushed chilies together in
another shallow bowl. Dip your cheese sticks into the egg mixture and
then roll  in the bread crumb mixture, covering them completely. 
Repeat.  Fry the coated cheese sticks until golden brown.  Remove from
the fryer and drain on some paper kitchen toweling.  Serve warm with
your favourite dips.
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Christmas Chutney 


My Christmas Chutney is sooooo good and makes a wonderful change from the regular Cranberry Sauce for the holidays and is perfect for dipping things like these fried Mozzarella sticks.  I also make jars of it to give away as gifts. 

Christmas Chutney 

Yield: 4 cupsAuthor: Marie Rayner

Christmas Chutney

This lovely chutney makes a wonderful gift and is such a lovely change from the usual cranberry sauce.  It goes beautifully with turkey, ham or chicken and makes a delicious tangy dip.

ingredients:


3 cups fresh cranberries (300g)
1 cup sultanas (150g)
1/2 cup chopped candied peel
1/2 cup chopped peeled onion (1 medium onion, peeled and chopped)
3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
1 cup white vinegar (225ml)
1 cup water (225ml)
1 cup white sugar (190g)
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed (200g)
1/4 cup lemon juice (60ml)
2 tsp salt
2 whole cloves
2 tsp celery seed
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp dried chilies

instructions:


Place the vinegar, water, both sugars, lemon juice and salt into a
heavy non-reactive saucepan.  Bring to the boil, stirring to help
dissolve the sugar.  Once the sugar has dissolved add the cranberries,
sultanas, candied peel, onions, garlic, cloves, celery seed, ginger and
chilies.  Simmer gently, stirring often, uncovered for 45 minutes.  Pour
 into hot sterilized jars and seal.  Process in a hot water bath for 15
minutes.  This will keep for up to a year.  You can, of course, just put
 it into jars for giving away and immediate use, but if you do want to
keep it longer, you really must prodess it in the water bath.  Enjoy!
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Pik-Nik is now available at Sainsbury’s in the Polish food chiller cabinet from £1.00 to £1.50 dependent upon promotions.  

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Cranberry Breakfast Cake

Sunday, 9 December 2018

 Cranberry Breakfast Cake  

We suffered a fatality in our home today.  My trusty Nikon Bridge Camera, who has been my constant companion for the past three years died a quick and irreparable death immediately following the taking of  half of the photos of this lovely cake.  
 
Hence the lousy photos at the base of this post, of the individual pieces.  Sigh  . . .


Cranberry Breakfast Cake  

I had to take them with my phone and suffice it to say . . .  my phone photos are highly inadequate.  
 
I don't understand these people that take brilliant photos with their phones.  I must not have it on the right setting or something, because UGH! 


Cranberry Breakfast Cake 

Anyways, don't let the crappy photos deter you from wanting to bake this fabulous breakfast cake!  It really is delicious!  
 
Stogged full of lots of berries and toasted walnuts! Stogged as in stuffed to the hilt!

Cranberry Breakfast Cake 

It cuts like a dream and is so delicious warm  . . .  the berries tart and delicious against the sweetness of the cake batter . . .  with that lovely nutty crunch of walnuts.  
 
Perfect with your morning cuppa! 


Cranberry Breakfast Cake 

Its equally good when served warm as a dessert with scoops of cold vanilla ice cream  . . .  or yes, clotted cream, pouring cream or even warm custard sauce. 
 
The British love cream or warm custard on their desserts/puddings. Ice cream is very North American.


Cranberry Breakfast Cake  

I really, really hope that you will be able to bake one up for your family over these next few weeks.  I just know it will be enjoyed immensely!  

If you don't, there's something very wrong!


Yield: 8Author: Marie Rayner

Cranberry Breakfast Cake

prep time: 10 minscook time: 40 minstotal time: 50 mins
Easy to make and super light, this goes great in the morning with a hot cuppa.  Interestingly enough it is also great served as a dessert, warm, with some vanilla bean ice cream!

ingredients:

140g plain flour (1 cup)
190g white sugar (1 cup)
1/4 tsp salt
200g fresh or frozen cranberries (2 cups)
45g chopped toasted walnuts (1/2 cup)
120g butter, melted (1/2 cup)
2 large free range eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp almond extract
Icing sugar to dust

instructions:


Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F/gas mark 4.  Butter a 9 inch round cake tin well.  Set aside.

Whisk
 the flour, sugar and salt together.  Stir in the cranberries and
walnuts.  Mix together the melted butter, eggs and almond extract.  Stir
 into the dry ingredients.  The batter will be very stiff if you are
using frozen berries.  Spread into the prepared pan.  Bake or 40 to 45
minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean and
 the top is golden brown.  Serve warm, dusted with icing sugar.
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Cranberry Breakfast Cake 

Can you see the difference in the photos?  Makes me so sad.  My camera is like my right arm.  I don't know what I am going to do.  I may have to sacrifice my credit card and bite the bullet.  Sigh . . .  two steps forward and three steps back . . . that's life for you! 
 
 

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The Places I Go, Comptoir Libanais

Saturday, 8 December 2018

 

One of the things I really like doing as a food blogger is being afforded the opportunity to enjoy food in new places and venues.  Restaurant Reviews don't  happen really often, but when they do, I am always really happy to do try something new! 

I was recently contacted and asked if I would like to enjoy a meal at the new Comptoir Libanais which had recently opened up in Cheshire Oaks, which is a huge shopping complex not too far from where I live.  I was offered a meal for two on the house.  The Comptoir Libanais dining experience promises to bring the delicious flavours of Lebanon and the Middle East to the the British customer. With a myriad of bright colours and flavours the food reflects the stunning interiors of all the restaurants.   


 

Founded by Tony, Kitous, there are a number of Comptoir Libanais restaurants now open in the UK, each one offering a fabulous Lebanese dining experience.  It has always been Tony's desire “to create a place for everyone to eat and drink in humble and friendly surroundings that is affordable for all”, so to see the Comptoir family expand in England's North West brings much joy to Tony and the team. Comptoir has a strong presence in the North with restaurants in Leeds and Manchester and Cheshire was the natural next location. 

Tony grew up in the kitchen where his love for food developed, with his mother and grandmother always cooking delicious meals for him and his family at their home. This love of food and his upbringing is what drives his ambition to share the unique food and culture from Lebanon and the Middle East with the rest of the world.

 

I brought my friend Tina along with me to enjoy the experience and from the moment we entered the restaurant we were struck by the authentic feel of it, the bright colours, the delicious smells and fabulous atmosphere.  It felt just as if we had stumbled onto a wonderful Souk somewhere in the Middle East, with a vibrancy in colour and a truly down home feeling.  The colours were a treat for the eyes and everyone was quite friendly and helpful.  At first there was some confusion as they weren't expecting us, and didn't appear to know anything about it, but that was quickly sorted by the very capable and friendly staff which showed us to a nice window side table where we could view the whole restaurant from.  I loved the colour and feel of the furnishings.  Brightly coloured and patterned vinyl seating, and red painted wooden chairs, mixed with a red  striped bench seats vie for your attention along with beautiful mosaic tile patterned floors and fabulous pendulum lighting.  I found myself wanting some of those light fixtures for my own home.  The walls were lined with pictures of famous people wearing colourful Fez's and beautiful handbags which were for sale, silver tea pots, also for sale. 

 

It felt so authentic and real.  We both knew instantly that we were in for a real treat.  I think about the only thing that was missing was some music.  I think a bit of Middle Eastern music playing in the background would be nice, but this is such a busy and happening place and filled with a mosaic of people's, speaking different languages etc.  We felt comfortable and at home.  Tina remarked that she felt as if she had been dropped into the middle of a lovely Eastern Bazaar. I felt the same.  




Within the “souk” feel of the restaurant there is also a real “souk” (market), created by Tony to help guests find hard to find ingredients which are essential to make Middle Eastern food. These include spic’s such as Sumac, Zataar, or Orange Blossom, Rose Water, Tahina, and sweet treats such as Nougat and Baklawa. There is also homeware and goodies and handmade bags which are made by woman in local villages. For those who want to cook Lebanese food for their family and friends, there are two cookbooks, written by Tony and they have recently launched their third highly successful cookbook: Feasts from the Middle East . The book aims to enable guests to create a taste of the Middle East in their own kitchen at home.  (Shhh, don't tell Todd, but I ordered one from Amazon!)


The menu is made of recipes which Middle Eastern and Lebanese mothers use at home including Tony’s mother. Comptoir is a place that serves food all day from breakfast until dinner. It is a restaurant where everyone can eat casually and the food is served with warm and friendly hospitality, just like back home in the Middle-East and North Africa. Breakfast is an important meal in the Arab culture, the menu includes dishes such as Shakshuka - a classic dish made up of slow cooked tomatoes, red onions and peppers mixed with parsley, coriander and garlic. Topped with a fried egg and crumbled feta and served with pita. Alternatively , Man’ousha flat bread or full Lebanese breakfast.



The all day menu includes a huge variety of different dishes from a large selection of hot and cold mezze which are ideal for a quick snack or to share with friends and family. All the usual dips, salads and dishes are also available, from Baba Ghanuj to Marinated Jawaneh - Chargrilled marinated chicken wings with garlic, lemon & pomegranate molasses. Warm Lebanese wraps (served with a Comptoir salad and pickles) are especially popular, as are the Marinated Grills and Tagines.



No Lebanese meal is complete without something sweet there is a selection of Baklawa and Lebanese desserts, which are delicate, fragrant and delicious, such as Dark Chocolate Orange and Cardamom Cake. Refreshing homemade lemonades such as Romana - orange blossom water and pomegranate lemonade and Rosa - rose, lemon and lime lemonade, as well as Fresh Rose Mint Tea , served in a silver teapot are the perfect accompaniments to the meal as well as freshly squeezed juices, cocktails and a selection of Lebanese wines and beers, specially imported from the Bekaa Valley.

We were really spoilt for choice.  They offer a variety of drinks for their customers.  Hot drinks such as teas, coffees, chocolates (both European and Middle Eastern choices) along with a variety of wines, beers, spirits, cocktails and cold drinks.  We don't drink alcohol, tea or coffee, but were keen to try some authentic Home-made Lebanese Lemonades.

 

Tina chose for herself a Toufaha, which is an Apple, Mint and Ginger lemonade. (regular £2.95)

 

For myself I ordered a Roza, which was Lemon and Lime, with Rose Syrup.  (Regular £2.95)  Oh boy, but both drinks were amazing!  We tasted each other's (of course!) and I loved both flavours.  The Toufaha was spicier than the Roza, but both were deliciously pleasant and served with plenty of ice and a lovely paper straw!  (Yay!) 

There is a huge selection of Mezze, both hot and cold, available, along with a variety of Dips, Soups,  and Salads.  The people next to us were having a Mezze platter for two and it looked fantastic. You can also get a Mezze Platter for one. We knew we wouldn't have room for that, along with a main and dessert.
  



We didn't want to overly fill up before our main course, so we ordered two separate Mezze to share.   All were moderately priced, ranging from £2.95 for a selection of pickles to £6.25 for the Lamb Kibbeh.


 

(Sorry we had taken a bite before I took the photo)

Lamb Kibbeh (3 pieces) (£6.25)  - Minced lamb cracker wheat parcels, filled with lamb, pine nuts and onion, served with a mint yogurt sauce.


 

Cheese Samboussek  (£5.50) - Pastry parcels filled with Halloumi & Feta cheese, topped with sesame seeds, served with mint yogurt sauce. 

I think our favourite of the two was the Cheese Samboussek, but both were delicious.  The Lamb was nicely spiced, and not greasy in the least, with a crisp crust and flavourful filling.  I love Kibbeh, and this was very good, not too spicy, but well flavoured.  

 

The Cheese Samboussek, had lots of filling and we both fell in love with it.  Tina wanted to show you the insides.  Both dishes came with a delicious creamy dip and pickles.  I wasn't sure what the pickles were, but we both enjoyed them.  There was a type of hot pepper, and a crisp green stick with we think was cucumber, but my favourite were the pink ones, which you can't see here because I had already eaten it. It was so good.  I saw jars of them for sale, so when we go back (and we will because we want to bring our husbands with us) I am going to buy some for here at home. Seriously tasty!   Both Mezze were a nice size and not overly filling, which was a plus for me as I don't want to already be full before my main course arrives.  A good Mezze should whet the appetite for what is to come and these did just that!

They are a variety of warm Wraps on the menu ( Falafel Lamb Kofta, Chicken Taouk, Halloumi & Olive) all served with a Comptoir salad and pickles.  You can also get a Wrap platter.  There are four different kinds of Large Salads, with vegetarian and vegan options.  There are also Grill options and Fattets, several favourites, and Tagines along with a variety of sides available.

For our main, we again chose two different options which we planned on sharing.  They didn't bat an eyelid when we asked for two separate plates.  Let me tell you, it was really difficult to choose only two things.  I could easily have eaten everything on the menu. It all sounded very appealing! 


 

One choice was the Chicken Moussakhan (£11.95) - Roasted marinated half baby chicken in pomegranate molasses, walnuts, and sumac onion confit, served with Comptoir salad & Vermicelli Basmati Rice.   

THIS WAS GORGEOUS! 

The portion was very generous, the chicken was well flavoured and tender.  Delicious with a crisp skin. I normally take the skin off my chicken, but I ate the skin, I couldn't help myself.  The salad was nice and well prepared with a lovely dressing. (I have had some pretty manky salads in restaurants over here)  This salad passed my salad test.  I also really enjoyed the rice.  I love Vermicelli rice.  This had a faint flavour of chicken stock.  All told, we were both very pleased with this option.  



For our other option we ordered the Lamb & Prune Tagine (£12.50) - Tender pieces of lamb with prunes, butternut squash, roasted almonds and sesame seeds.   We chose couscous as the go with.  

This was also delicious, with plenty of prunes, lamb, squash and a nice thick gravy.  It was nicely spiced with a really fruity flavour, which went very well with the sweetness of the lamb. The lamb was so tender it fell apart. 

A variety of sides are also available on the menu . . .  rice, couscous,  olives, quinoa, Batata Harra (Lebanese spiced fries), Hommos,  and a selection of pickles.  




There are plenty of options for dessert and the sweet tooth!  Dark Chocolate & Red Rose Berries Cake sounded good.   So did the Orange and Almond Cake, the Mango and Vanilla Cheese Cake and the Chocolate Brownie.  There are also Baklawa and ice cream or frozen yogurt. We wanted something really authentic and light so we chose the Orange Blossom Mouhalabia and a selection of Baklawa.

 

Orange Blossom Mouhalabia £5.45 - a traditional Lebanese milk pudding with date, fig, apricot, prune and sultana compote.

Can you say TO DIE FOR!  This is what we wrote down . . .  Smooth, silky, light  and satisfying . . .  this was a clear favourite.  We had no problem polishing it off and the compote went beautifully with it.  It almost tasted faintly like Turkish delight.  We are so in love with this, that I am now looking for a recipe to make it at home. We want it for our Christmas lunch dessert!  



The Baklawa  (£4.95) was amazing also. I love, LOVE Baklawa. It is like one of my favourite things on earth. There was a very generous serving of six pieces.  It was all delicious.  You can also buy  the Baklawa in the "Souk" along with a multitude of other goodies.  

With an ample Breakfast Menu, a Children's Menu, as well as a Takeaway Menu, there something here for everyone, and every occasion.    



We were very happy with our meal.   It was well prepared, delicious and the servings quite ample.  The service was excellent.  The atmosphere was excellent.  All-told this was a very positive experience for both of us.  Lunch for two, with drinks, excluding tip, came to about £50.00.  All in all we gave this dining experience a perfect 10 out of 10!  It is a very family friendly restaurant as well.  The couples sitting next to us had small children with them.  I loved the colour and the vibe of the place. There is also an upstairs.  Washrooms are available, both regular on the upper floor, and a Handicapped accessible on the main floor.  Very clean.


We will return for sure. 

Many thanks to Comptoir Libanais, Cheshire Oaks for this really enjoyable dining experience! 

Special notes -

Tony started his entrepreneurial flair from a young age selling lemonades and sandwiches outside his home on the street in Algeria. This drive inspired him to come to London with very little and grow the restaurant business that he has today. The authentic journey of flavours from the regions where Tony spent his childhood and where he still regularly travels now, continuing to source ingredients and decorations that will enhance the intoxicating eating experience of the Middle East.

The food is available to eat in the restaurant or to take home back to the office or to your home. Takeaway food is part and parcel of Middle Eastern culture and so Comptoir Libanais s proud to offer this service to guests at the Cheshire Oaks restaurant. Not only this, but the team will soon be launching an exclusive delivery service with Deliveroo . Comptoir Libanais will, therefore, provide the perfect option for eating at home or for picking up on the way back from work.

The restaurant also offers a large dedicated children’s menu with an activity pack and colouring in section to keep the little ones entertained. Priced at £5.95 it includes a main course, drink and dessert and includes favourites such as Halloumi Halloumi platter with falafel and hommos and Chicken wings with hommos and Lebanese fries.


About Comptoir Libanais 
There are 23 restaurants across London and around the country, including Manchester, Bath, Leeds, Reading, Birmingham, Oxford and Exeter. Comptoir Libanais also has a branch in Holland and is in the process of expanding further internationally, with restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Founded in 2008 by Tony Kitous, the name means Lebanese Counter, as it is a place where everyone can eat casually and enjoy Middle Eastern food, served with warm and friendly hospitality, just like back home.

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If you are a Baking Enthusiast and a fan of British Baking you are going to love this new book I wrote. From fluffy Victoria sponges to sausage rolls, the flavors of British baking are some of the most famous in the world. Learn how to create classic British treats at home with the fresh, from-scratch, delicious recipes in The Best of British Baking. Its all here in this delicious book! To find out more just click on the photo of the book above!

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This is a book I wrote several years ago, published by Passageway Press. I am incredibly proud of this accomplishment. It is now out of print, but you can still find used copies for sale here and there. If you have a copy of it, hang onto it because they are very rare.

Welcome, I'm Marie

Welcome, I'm Marie
Canadian lover of all things British. I cook every day and like to share it with you!
A third of my life was spent living in the UK. I learned to love the people, the country and the cuisine. I have always been an Anglophile. You will find plenty of traditional British recipes here in my English Kitchen. There are lots of North American recipes also, but then again, I am a Canadian by birth. I like to think of my page as a happy mix of both. If you are looking for something and cannot find it, don't be afraid to ask! I am always happy to help and point you in the right direction, even if it exists on another page, or in one of my many cookbooks.

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