This Pesto Lamb Chop Skewers with BBQ Vegetables is a fun way to elevate a simple BBQ night into something extra special and delicious! It’s a wonderful main course recipe to serve for the family or even as a platter when you have a large group of people because it’s easy to up the quantity and suits a variety of tastes. It’s also fun and interactive to serve too. Today I'm sharing with you this lamb loin chops recipe that is slathered in a rich, aromatic basil pesto, then barbecued to perfection, and comes out juicy and tender every time. The vegetables are perfectly charred and then dressed in a sweet balsamic glaze with extra virgin olive oil and finely grated parmesan cheese. It's healthy, super flavourful, simple to make, and versatile. Enjoy! Helpful Tips SPECIAL INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: Lamb Loin Chops: these chops are pretty lean, look like a mini t-bone steak, and only need 5-6 minutes per side to barbecue. Basil Pesto: this is a blend of fresh basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, and parmesan cheese. You can use a homemade recipe or a store-bought jar. I have used my own recipe which is dairy-free. I prefer a dairy-free pesto because the cheese does not stick to the grill and you don't miss out on the parmesan flavour as I replace it with hemp seeds for a creamy and cheesy taste. Here is the link: https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/dairy-free-basil-pesto Balsamic Vinegar Glaze: this is the result of the blend of balsamic vinegar and a sweetener, such as honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar, that has been cooked down until it forms into this amazingly scrumptious thick, syrupy concoction. I drizzle it over my green salads, barbecued vegetables, and even cooked meats. HOW TO MAKE IT: This recipe takes only 4 steps to bring it together: Prepare the lamb chops with the pesto and set them aside to marinate. Chop the vegetables and season. BBQ the vegetables first and then the lamb chops. Place onto a platter, drizzle with dressing and serve. COOKING TIPS AND IDEAS Other cuts of lamb you can use for this recipe include forequarter chops, cutlets, and ribs. Keep in mind the cooking time may vary. Lamb Loin Chops generally cooking over high heat, need 5-7 minutes per side depending on their thickness. Corn will take the longest time to cook so I usually start grilling this on its own for 5 -10 minutes. My general rule with corn is that it will need a total of 20 minutes, rotating 4 times. Mini truss tomatoes will take the shortest time to cook. I cook them over 2 sides for a total of 3 minutes per side. Watch How to Make It Other Lamb Recipes Lamb Cutlets with Sage and Chickpeas https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/lamb-cutlets-with-sage-and-chickpeas Honey Garlic Lamb with Pickled Cucumbers https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/honey-garlic-lamb-with-pickled-cucumber Lamb Leg Roast Kleftiko Style https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/lamb-leg-roast-kleftiko-style Greek Pasta Soup https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/2019/06/04/greek-pasta-soup One Tray Lamb, Green Beans, and Potato Bake https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/2019/06/04/one-pan-lamb-bean-and-potato-bake And now it’s time to start cooking! As always, if you make any of my recipes, I would love to hear your feedback. Don’t forget to save it on your Pinterest board as well! I have a board named CreateCookShare and Video by CreateCookShare that you can follow and save. Can’t wait to hear from you. Happy Cooking! Margaret x Pesto Lamb Chop Skewers with BBQ Vegetables Serves 4 Prep 15-20 Cook 35 INGREDIENTS Lamb: 8-10 Lamb Loin Chops 3 heaped tablespoons basil pesto (dairy free pesto optional) Sea salt and pepper Vegetables: 1 large zucchini, sliced on the diagonal 8 large button mushrooms, sliced in half 8 mini truss tomatoes 4 corn cobettes Extra virgin olive oil + spray Balsamic vinegar glaze Parmesan cheese, finely grated (dairy-free alternative) Sea salt Freshly cracked pepper To Serve (optional and dairy free options): Pita Bread Tzatziki Extra Pesto METHOD 1. Thread the lamb chops onto large skewers and coat both sides with pesto and season with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Allow to marinade whilst preparing the vegetables. 2. Slice the vegetables. Spray with extra virgin olive oil and season with sea salt and pepper. 3. Heat BBQ and first add the corn. Cook for 10 minutes, before adding the remaining vegetables. The corn will need a total of 20 minutes, rotating 4 times. BBQ the remaining vegetables for 10 minutes, or until lightly charred, turning halfway. 4. Remove vegetables and arrange them on a platter. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and parmesan cheese. 5. BBQ lamb chops for 6-7 minutes per side over high heat or until charred and cooked to your liking. 6. Serve alongside the vegetables with fresh pita bread. Optional to serve with extra pesto, parmesan cheese, and creamy tzatziki. HAVE YOU MADE THIS RECIPE? LET ME KNOW ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/createcookshare/ AND TAG ME #CREATECOOKSHARE #glutenfreebbq #glutenfreebarbecue #bbqlamb #pestolamb #bbqvegetables

This Halloumi with Honey and Thyme is the perfect appetiser before a main meal, or add it to a green salad and create the perfect lunch. Either way, you will love how easy, quick and how simply scrumptious this recipe is. This recipe may be simple but it is a flavour bomb! With only 5 ingredients needed, it takes cheese recipes to the next level! WOW your guests next time you have them over for dinner or why not cook this for yourself and enjoy the most delicious homemade lunch! Helpful Tips COOKING TIPS Make sure you slice your halloumi at least 1cm thick. Otherwise, it will melt and fall apart. It is preferable to marinade the halloumi for at least 2-3 hours but I cook it after only marinading for 10 minutes. Either way, you'll love it. Cook halloumi for only 2-3 minutes over high heat. Once cooked, it is highly recommended you serve this appetiser immediately as halloumi tends to toughen when it goes to room temperature or cold. You can re-heat halloumi in the microwave - however not for too long! WAYS TO SERVE THIS RECIPE Appetiser: pile it on a plate and serve it on its own or with pita bread. Salad: roughly chop leafy greens and add ripe Roma tomatoes, a handful of canned chickpeas, and kalamata olives. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano. Wrap or Sandwich: add the halloumi to your favorite wrap, burger or sandwich. Watch How to Make It Other Recipes with Halloumi Halloumi and Vegetable Bake https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/halloumi-and-vegetable-bake Halloumi Muffins https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/2019/02/28/halloumi-muffins Chicken and Halloumi Tray Bake https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/chicken-and-haloumi-tray-bake BBQ Sprouts Mini Burgers with Halloumi https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/2018/05/25/bbq-brussels-sprouts-mini-burgers-with-halloumi And now it’s time to start cooking! As always, if you make any of my recipes, I would love to hear your feedback. Don’t forget to save it on your Pinterest board as well! I have a board named CreateCookShare that you can follow and save. Can’t wait to hear from you. Happy Cooking, Margaret x Halloumi with Honey and Thyme Slices 10-12 Prep 10min - 3 hours optional Cook 10 INGREDIENTS: 650g halloumi block, sliced 1cm thick 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons honey Freshly cracked pepper (optional) METHOD: 1. In a bowl combine and whisk the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, thyme and honey. 2. Pour over the slices of halloumi to marinate, turning halloumi over to coat both sides. Allow to marinade for 10 minutes and up to 3 hours. 3. Heat skillet or grill and place slices of halloumi (do not overcrowd or have pieces touching). Cook for 2 minutes on each side and then place onto a serving platter. 4. Pour any marinade leftover over the cooked halloumi and season with freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately. ENJOY! #halloumi #halloumiwithhoneyandthyme #greekfood

Whether you are having pizza night or running low on time and need an easy meal, I would suggest this Potato, Mushroom and Truffle Oil Pizza. It has a creamy ricotta base that is covered in thinly sliced potatoes and mushrooms, then topped with chives, chilli flakes and a generous drizzle of truffle-infused extra virgin olive oil. Pizza night is one of our favourite ways to have an easy and fun night at home. That's because pizza is one of those meals that makes the whole family happy and is easily one of the best recipes to make. Helpful Tips PIZZA BASES (Gluten Free) Pizza is one of the easiest meals to cook especially when you find a ready-made base that you love. As I find some weeknights too busy to create a meal that requires too much prep and cooking time, I prefer using a ready-made base that I store in my pantry. It is a saviour on those nights that you crave comfort food minus the cost and unhealthy ingredients of take away foods. If you live in Australia I can suggest a few that we love (these are personal preferences and not sponsored in any way) Toscano Authentic has traditional plus gluten-free pizza bases. These gluten-free bases are our first preference. They are stone-baked and taste as close to what you would expect from an Italian pizzeria. Click the link for their pizza base range: http://toscanoauthentic.com.au/product-range/toscano-bread/ Venerdi Gluten Freedom is a thinner base that is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and vegan friendly. They are the only organic sourdough pizza bases that are gluten-free (that I am aware of) and feel easy to digest. Click the link for their range: https://www.venerdibreads.com.au/product/gluten-freedom-fancier-sourdough-pizza-bases/ Senza Wellness Foods is an award-winning gluten-free pizza base that is light and has a traditional pizza base texture. They also have a cauliflower pizza base which includes 2 servings of vegetabes! Click the link for their pizza base range : https://www.shop.senzafoods.com.au/products/senza-gluten-free-pizza-base-220g SPECIAL INGREDIENTS REQUIRED Any recipe requiring a minimal amount of ingredients needs to focus on the quality of ingredients: White Potatoes: Make sure the potatoes you purchase are on the smaller side, unmarketed, clean and smooth textured with no bruises. It is important when slicing the potatoes that a mandolin is used and they are sliced very thin. This helps them cook at the same time as the pizza and no preboiling is required. Shitake Mushrooms: fresh shitake mushrooms offer a creamy, buttery and rich flavour that you won't find with many other common mushroom varieties and are most commonly used on pizza. Truffle Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil: This combination of Cobram Estate’s premium quality Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil with black truffle creates a balanced earthy infusion that will bring a beautiful flavour to your pizza. It is subtle and delicate and our favourite truffle inflused olive oil. HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE Prepare the toppings. Slice, soak in water and then drain the potatoes which helps them crisp up and slice the mushrooms. Prepare the pizza base by drizzling the truffle infused olive oil and spreading the ricotta. Layer the potato and mushrooms around the base, season and top with chives. Bake Drizzle more oil and sprinkle chili flakes. Slice and serve. Watch How to Make It Other Recipes that Use Potatoes Cheesy Potato Cakes https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/cheesy-potato-cakes Potato with Bacon and Onion Gratin https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/potato-with-bacon-and-onion-gratin Fish with Potatoes and Capers https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/potato-with-bacon-and-onion-gratin And now it’s time to start cooking! As always, if you make any of my recipes, I would love to hear your feedback. Don’t forget to save it on your Pinterest board as well! I have a board named "Videos by CreateCookShare" that you can follow and save. Can’t wait to hear from you. Happy Cooking, Margaret x Potato, Mushroom and Truffle Oil Pizza Pizza bases 25cm diameter (approx) Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS: 2 pizza bases 2 tablespoons Cobram Estate Truffle Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus extra 4 small-medium white potatoes, sliced paper-thin with a mandolin 6-7 Shiitake Mushrooms (larger side) 1 ½ cups fresh Ricotta cheese (approx. 500g) 3 tablespoons chives, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chili flakes Sea salt flakes and cracked pepper METHOD: 1. Add sliced potatoes to a bowl of water and soak for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel. This helps the potato crisp once baked. 2. Place pizza bases on a lined baking tray. Drizzle over the pizza 1-2 teaspoons of the Truffle Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil and then spread half of the ricotta. 3. Layer the potato and mushroom slices over the top, alternating in a fan shape pattern, and generously season with sea salt flakes, freshly cracked pepper, and chopped chives. 4. Bake for 20 minutes at 220C fan-forced, in a preheated oven. 5. Remove from oven, drizzle with Truffle Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and top with chili flakes and extra chives. Slice and serve. #glutenfreepizza #glutenfreepotatopizza #potatoandmushroompizza #truffleoil

These mini cakes are the perfect addition to any brunch menu, afternoon tea, light snack, or a fun dessert platter. They’re full of flavour, the perfect texture, simple to make, and fun to eat. I have been told by family and friends that these are the best friands they have ever tried and now it's your turn to enjoy them too! Helpful Tips INGREDIENTS AND VARIATIONS Self-Raising Flour: as I am using gluten-free flour, I highly recommend using gluten-free self-raising flour. This is because it gives the friands a more fluffy texture. In saying this, if you choose to swap this for traditional flour, you can use plain flour instead. Egg Whites: egg whites are used in this recipe as the rising agent. They need to be white and frothy before adding to the remaining ingredients and this can be achieved with a simple fork, however, if you prefer, you can use a whisk or an electric handheld whisk. Blueberries: you can use frozen blueberries for this recipe, or if you prefer, you can swap them for raspberries instead. HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE This recipe has 5 basic steps: Melt the butter and allow it to cool. Crush the pistachios. Whisk the egg whites. Bring all the ingredients together. Bake. Watch How to Make It Create a Dessert Grazing Board Adding these friands to a dessert grazing board was the reason I created this recipe. It's always a nice touch to add something you've made from scratch, along with other delicious treats. There are a few simple steps I follow when creating a lovely Dessert Grazing Board. Choose a board based on the number of people you will be serving and the variety of dessert options you want to add. I have used a marble board which keeps a cooler temperature for the fruit and chocolate added. Here is the link to the one I purchased https://www.house.com.au/product/alex-liddy-slate-~-co-rectangular-marble-serving-board-with-handles-50-x-30cm A variety of sweets and fruit is always a good idea as you cater to more people and food preferences. When placing items onto the board, begin with the centerpiece or largest ingredient. Here I have used the large egg filled with candy-coated eggs. It does not necessarily have to be in the center but placing it first means you arrange everything around it or use it as a starting point. Add colour! As so many desserts lack colour, here is where fruit can make your dessert board look vibrant and fresh. Strawberries, grapes, kiwi fruit, and passionfruit are some of my favorites to add. Watch How to Create an Easter Dessert Grazing Board Other Dessert Recipes Easter Nest Mini Cheesecakes https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/easter-nest-mini-cheesecakes Hot Cross Buns Pudding with Lemon Curd and Raspberries https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/hot-cross-buns-pudding-with-raspberries-and-lemon-curd Cinnamon Baked Pears https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/cinnamon-baked-pears Vasilopita Cake https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/vasilopita-new-years-day-cake And now it’s time to start cooking! As always, if you make any of my recipes, I would love to hear your feedback. Don’t forget to save it on your Pinterest board as well! I have a board named CreateCookShare that you can follow and save. Can’t wait to hear from you. Happy Cooking, Margaret x Blueberry and Pistachio Friands Makes 12 large friands Prep 10 Cook 30 INGREDIENTS: 100g self-raising flour, gluten free, sifted 120g pistachio nuts 200g almond flour 200g icing sugar 130g blueberries 300g salted butter (or dairy free butter) 7 egg whites, whisked METHOD: 1. Preheat the oven to 160C fan-forced. 2. Melt the butter. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Grease the tins very well with the butter. 3. In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until they resemble coarse crumbs. 4. Add to a large mixing bowl the pistachios, almond flour, flour, and icing sugar (set aside a tablespoon of pistachios to sprinkle over the top). Combine well, then add the butter and mix well again. 5. In a separate bowl add the egg whites and using a fork, whisk until frothy. Add to the mixture and combine a third time. 6. Pour the friand mixture into the tins and equally divide the blueberries, gently pushing into the mixture, then sprinkle the remaining pistachios over each friand. 7. Bake for 30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Allow sitting in the tin for 5 minutes before removing and placing it onto a wire rack. 8. Serve warm or at room temperature. After day 2, store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Optional to sprinkle with icing sugar. Have you tried this recipe? Share it with me at @createcookshare on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok! #glutenfreefriands #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreecake

My tried and true Chicken and Pork Seasoning© creates the most amazingly delicious meals and works well with baked, fried, and even barbecued chicken or pork recipes. You can create this anytime with a handful of everyday spices and store it in an air-tight jar to have on hand! Spice up any chicken or pork recipe with my homemade seasoning. It's a no brainer way to add loads of flavour and colour as well as sustain the flavour of the meat. Helpful Tips WAYS TO COOK CHICKEN OR PORK Pan Frying: If you are pan-frying your meat, season just before cooking or allow it to marinate for 2-3 hours. Once cooked, allow the meat to rest. In the meantime, melt a couple of tablespoons of butter in the same pan the meat was cooked in. This will give you a flavoured butter sauce for the meat or even your vegetables! BBQ: Whether you use a charcoal BBQ, gas BBQ, spit roaster or BBQ rotisserie, this marinade will tenderise the meat to perfection! Season and allow to marinate for a minimum of 4 hours and cook as you normally would. The combination of ingredients brings out the flavour of the meat and creates a smoky flavoured crust. Roast: My chicken and pork seasoning creates a spicy and smokey flavour when it is used to roast. Imagine a Mediterranean flavoured charcoal chicken; full flavoured and irresistible. Sheet Pan / Tray Bake: I am known for loving a one tray bake meal and this seasoning is a winner when it comes to traybakes. Simply add chicken or pork with potatoes, onions, and carrots and season everything. Drizzle plenty of olive oil and / or butter and bake! HOW MUCH DO I USE OF THE SEASONING? I usually recommend 2 tablespoons for a medium roast chicken or 1 teaspoon for a 200g fillet. Too much is never enough so add more if you like! Watch How to Make It What goes into this Seasoning All-natural, no sugar added and no anti-caking agents are used in this seasoning. All the spices are commonly found in any household pantry, with the exception of one! Sea Salt Pepper Oregano Garlic Onion Paprika Cayenne Black Sesame Seeds and Orange Peel This should fill a 250g jar. Please make sure it is airtight! Due to no anti-caking agents, if the seasoning clumps together over time, simply shake or scrape with a fork. THE SECRET INGREDIENT When we travelled to Hawaii, I noticed a couple of the spice blends that I loved, shared something in common; orange peel. Orange Peel Granules is the citrus flavour I've added that packs a punch of flavour and makes this chicken and pork seasoning a winning formula! As the highest concentration of oil is found in the orange peel, orange peel granules are strong in flavour. In addition, orange peel adds loads of nutritional value to your meal as it contains Vitamin C, potassium and calcium. It is also known for its dietary fibre and aids in digestion. But most importantly, any citrus is known to tenderise the meat and make it less chewy. I have found the best flavour comes from grinding the orange granules myself rather than purchasing ground orange peel. I tend to grind about 1/4 cup at a time and store it in an airtight container. I do this using my NutriBullet or a small food processor. However, this step is not essential. If you prefer, you can purchase ready-made ground orange peel (just make sure it is the only ingredient on the label and no fillers are added). CAN I SUBSTITUTE ANY OF THESE SPICES? You will all be disappointed when I say this but - NO. It took me a while to create this and every time I tried to leave out the onion powder or the cayenne pepper, it just wasn't the same. I suggest to get the full flavour, you use the exact ingrendients. Other Chicken or Pork Recipes Pork Roast with Apple Sauce and Dutch Carrots https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/2018/10/26/pork-roast-with-apple-sauce-and-dutch-carrots Easy Spiced Pulled Pork with Cabbage and Apple Slaw https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/2019/05/21/easy-spiced-pulled-pork-with-red-cabbage-and-apple-slaw Lemon and Oregano Chicken https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/lemon-oregano-chicken Stuffed Chicken with Spinach and Feta https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/2019/07/29/stuffed-chicken-with-spinach-and-feta Rustic Chicken Casserole https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/rustic-chicken-casserole Chicken and Haloumi Tray Bake https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/chicken-and-haloumi-tray-bake The BEST Chicken and Pork Seasoning © Makes approx. 200g 3 tablespoons sea salt 2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons orange peel, ground 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds 1 tablespoon ground pepper 2 teaspoons ground garlic 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons paprika ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Stir to combine all spices and store in an air-tight jar for up to 6 months. Have you tried this recipe? Share it with me at @createcookshare on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok! #chickenseasoning #porkseasoning #glutenfreeseasoning

This Yoghurt Braised Chicken with Chickpea Salad is a mild dish made rich with the addition of spices like cumin, turmeric, coriander, and paprika, and cooked in a flavourful yoghurt sauce. It is served with a fresh chickpea salad and fresh Lebanese bread. I'm always attracted to chicken dinners as they are convenient, light, and a crowd-pleaser. I was initially hesitant with serving this meal to my children as I thought they may not appreciate the flavours but once they took the first bite I saw them grabbing the Lebanese bread and scooping up the sauce with the chickpeas, and I knew it was a winner. Helpful Tips INGREDIENTS AND VARIATIONS Chicken - I love using drumsticks with this recipe. There is something delicious about taking the meat off the bone when the chicken has been cooked in a thick creamy sauce like this, however in saying this, you can definitely use chicken thigh pieces. I initially created this recipe for an Australian chicken company called The Bare Bird. It is by far the best chicken we have ever eaten. So many have tried this brand from my suggestion and have agreed wholeheartedly. I am not paid to write this - it truly is tender and fresh. Best of all the chickens are free-range and antibiotic-free which is so much healthier for us too. Seasoning - I have been a little conservative with the spices so it can appeal to everyone's palette, however, if you love middle eastern flavours please feel free to increase the spices. Feel free to adapt the recipe to your own taste and what you prefer. Chickpea Salad - My daughter loves chickpeas and this recipe goes really well with it, however, there is no harm in using a different type of bean if you are not a lover of chickpeas. Dairy-Free / Yoghurt - Make this meal dairy-free by substituting it with vegan options. You will also notice that the yogurt will look curdled when cooking – this is normal. THE BEST WAY TO EAT THIS MEAL Slice the Lebanese bread in half and spread some garlic yogurt sauce onto it. Then top it with a few chunks of chicken, a couple of tablespoons of chickpea salad, and a drizzle of the chicken sauce. Roll up and enjoy! HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE There are 3 parts to this recipe but all are very simple and easy. Lightly fry the chicken, then add the remaining chicken ingredients and cook. Combine the garlic yoghurt sauce ingredients. Combine the chickpea salad ingredients. Bring it all together! Watch How To Make It Other Chicken Recipes Satay Chicken with Manuka Honey https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/satay-chicken-with-manuka-honey-and-jasmine-rice Chicken and Halloumi Tray Bake https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/chicken-and-haloumi-tray-bake Easy Chicken Curry Soup https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/easy-chicken-curry-soup Chicken Provençal with Olives and Artichokes https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/chicken-proven%C3%A7al-with-olives-and-artichokes Lemon Oregano Chicken https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/lemon-oregano-chicken Persian Chicken with Pomegranate and Walnuts https://www.createcookshare.com/single-post/persian-chicken-with-pomegranate-and-walnuts And now it’s time to start cooking! As always, if you make any of my recipes, I would love to hear your feedback. Don’t forget to save it on your Pinterest board as well! I have a board named CreateCookShare that you can follow and save. Can’t wait to hear from you! Happy Cooking, Margaret x Yoghurt Braised Chicken with Chickpea Salad Serves 4 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS Chicken: 8 chicken drumsticks, pat dried (I use The Bare Bird) 500ml chicken stock/ broth 200g Natural yoghurt or dairy-free yoghurt 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, finely grated 3cm piece ginger, peeled and finely grated 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander ½ teaspoon sweet paprika Generous amount of sea salt and freshly ground pepper Lemon Wedges Chickpea Salad: 400g can organic chickpeas 1 cup mint and parsley, finely chopped 2-3 tablespoons olive oil Sea salt and pepper Garlic Yoghurt Sauce: 500g Greek yoghurt or dairy-free Greek Yoghurt 4 garlic cloves, minced Zest of 1 whole large lemon Sea salt and pepper To Serve: 1 red onion, finely sliced Lebanese bread (gluten-free Lebanese Bread is offered by Old Time Bakery and available in most supermarkets - otherwise traditional bread or homemade naan can also work) METHOD: 1. Generously season the chicken drumsticks with sea salt and pepper. In a wide-based pot, fry chicken on all sides until golden. 2. Add to the chicken, the garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and paprika and stir for a further minute until the spices are fragrant, then add the yogurt. Stir to combine well and season with sea salt and pepper. 3. Pour in the chicken stock – enough that the chicken is mostly submerged. Bring to boil and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, with lid half covering the pot. The yoghurt will look curdled when cooking – this is normal. Stir once half way through and turn over the chicken drumsticks. 4. In the meantime, make the garlic yogurt sauce by adding to a bowl the ingredients. Mix to combine well, cover, and refrigerate until needed. 5. Drain the chickpeas, and combine them with herbs, olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside. 6. Divide garlic yoghurt sauce between 4 plates, top with the chicken, and drizzle over some of the braising sauce. Finally, scatter a few tablespoons of the chickpea salad over the chicken and yogurt and serve with wedges of lemon, slices of onion, and Lebanese bread. Suggestion: Slice Lebanese bread in half and spread some garlic yoghurt sauce onto it. Then top it with a few chunks of chicken, a couple of tablespoons of chickpea salad, and a drizzle of the chicken sauce. Roll up and enjoy. Have you tried this recipe? Share it with me at @createcookshare on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok! #chickenrecipes #yogurtbraisedchicken #glutenfreechickenrecipes #chickpeasalad