DROP IT LIKE IT’S HOT Ep 5: Masala Chilli Crisp! @zenaskitchen

This crispy chilli oil is exactly what you need to get you through the winter. Inspired by some of my favourite Indian flavours, it’s loaded with curry leaves, Kashmiri chilli, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and more.

It makes a lovely Christmas gift, so why not make a big batch to give out to friends and family this festive season? The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio. Enjoy! 🔥

#chilli #chillioil #chillicrisp #condiments #winterfood

CARAMELISED FENNEL AND SAUSAGE PASTA! @zenaskitchen

Sometimes all you need is a big bowl o’ beige! This caramelised fennel and sausage pasta delivers both on taste and comfort.

Fennel is woefully underrated. It normally has a mild anise or liquorice flavour but when you cook it like this, it loses those notes and becomes quite sweet. All this to say that if you don’t ordinarily like fennel, there’s still a strong chance you’ll love this dish.

The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio. Enjoy!

#pasta #pastarecipes #sausage #fennel #easyrecipes

SPICY GARLIC BUTTER STEAK! @zenaskitchen

There’s something so special about a juicy ribeye steak, seared to absolute perfection and finished with a gochujang-spiked garlic butter (full recipe on my website zenaskitchen.com).

@seemagetsbaked put me on to eating steak with rice as it absorbs all the delicious juices and I highly recommend you do the same!

I’ve been wanting a rice cooker for ages and now that it’s @AmazonUK Black Friday Week, it’s the perfect time to buy one.

If you’re looking to get one too, or any other kitchen kit for that matter, be sure to check the sale which is live until the 27th November.

#Ad #AmazonUK #AmazonBlackFriday #Steak #SteakAndRice #RiceBowl

SWEET POTATO HUMMUS! @zenaskitchen

This recipe is perfect for using up any leftover sweet potato you might have knocking about. It makes for a delicious, autumnal twist on a classic hummus - I have no doubt you’ll love it!

The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio.

#sweetpotato #hummus #dips #diprecipes

KIMCHI KATSU! @zenaskitchen

Who doesn’t love crispy fried chicken? This recipe puts a Korean spin on a Japanese classic. The chicken gets marinated in kimchi juice, before being breaded and fried to golden perfection. Served with a zingy kimchi slaw, it makes for a belter of a dish.

The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio. I hope you’ll give it a go!

#chicken #friedchicken #kimchi #chickenrecipes

ALL ABOUT THE VEG Ep 20: Sweet & Sour Cumin Cauliflower! @zenaskitchen

This stunning veggie centrepiece is perfect for entertaining. It looks impressive but it’s so incredibly easy to make. You simply brush the cauliflower with turmeric oil then roast it until charred and tender. This gives you time to make the sweet and sour cumin glaze and the pomegranate mint salad, which both complement the cauliflower (and each other!) so well.

SAVE this one for the upcoming festive season. The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio.

#cauliflower #easyrecipes #veggierecipes #dinnerpartyfood

ALL ABOUT THE VEG Ep 19: Sticky Tahini Butter Sweet Potatoes! @zenaskitchen

These sticky baked sweet potatoes are as delicious as they are indulgent. They’re so simple to make and come together in the time it takes to bake a sweet potato.

The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio. I hope you’ll give it a go!

#sweetpotatoes #vegetables #easyrecipes #autumnrecipes

ROASTED TOMATO AND RED PEPPER SOUP! @zenaskitchen

This is a recipe that I go back to time and tome again. Tomatoes and peppers are a match made in heaven, and roasting them brings the best out of them. I love a super basil-forward soup, but I also want it to retain its vibrant orange hue, so I make a basil-infused stock instead, which gives you all of the basil flavour without turning the soup brown.

Tag someone that would love this! The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is linked in my bio.

#comfortfood #tomatosoup #soupseason #goodsoup

MASOOR DAL TADKA! @zenaskitchen

This wonderfully creamy dal is delicious, full of flavour and incredibly easy to make! For anyone unfamiliar with asafoetida (hing in Hindi), it’s, in the words of @priyakrishna, what “makes Indian food taste more Indian”. Flavour wise, it’s funky, oniony and garlicky. But more importantly, it’s a flavour enhancer, making every other spice come through. You can find asafoetida in most large UK supermarkets.

I hope you’ll give it a go! The full recipe is on my website.

PS: this one is darker than the one on my website because I made it extra spicy 😊

#dal #lentils #comfortfood #midweekmeal

ALL ABOUT THE VEG Ep 18: Gochujang Butter Onions! @zenaskitchen

Though onions are the backbone of so many dishes, they can actually make a brilliant centrepiece. Adapted from @ottolenghi and @ixta.belfrage’s miso butter onions, this recipe transforms the humble onion into something incredibly delicious with just three ingredients: gochujang, butter and water. The garnishes aren’t a requirement, though they do add colour and freshness. Serve as is, over rice or with some crusty bread.

This might be my favourite recipe of the series - I hope you give it a go! The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio.

#onions #braisedonions #veggiedishes #vegetabledishes

HARISSA BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP! @zenaskitchen

Tis the season for squash and my favourite way to enjoy it is in soup form. Seasoned with harissa and warm spices and topped with crispy pitta chips and garlicky coriander oil, this soup is jam-packed with flavour.

Coming in at less than £2 per portion, this hearty soup is affordable and delicious, and it’s made with quality ingredients from @amazonfreshuk online. I hope you’ll give this one a go!

The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio. Enjoy!

#Ad #AmazonFreshUK @AmazonFreshUk #soup #soupseason #souprecipes

CREAMY BROWN BUTTER PUMPKIN PASTA! @zenaskitchen

This might just be the ultimate autumn comfort food. Pumpkin purée gets cooked down in brown butter, before being combined with mascarpone, parmesan and warm spices to make the most delicious pasta sauce. Add some crispy herby breadcrumbs and you’ve got yourself a pretty wonderful (and very indulgent!) pasta dish.

Shoutout to @haileecatalano and @sophiewyburd whose brown butter ricotta rigatoni and squash an taleggio pasta respectively inspired this dish! 🫶🏾

The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio.

#pastarecipes #autumnrecipes #pumpkinrecipes #tinnedpumpkin

CRISPY BAKED SRIRACHA HONEY WINGS! @zenaskitchen

Crispy chicken wings, tossed in a delicious, sticky sriracha sauce - the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.

The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio. It outlines how nail crispy chicken wings in the oven every single time - no deep fryer necessary!

#wings #chickenwings #chickenrecipes

CRISPY HERBY FALAFEL! @zenaskitchen

Crispy on the outside, light and fluffy in the middle, and packed with fresh herbs and spices - what’s not to love?

When @thermomixukandireland challenged me to make a recipe using ingredients that are often discarded, my mind immediately went to falafel.

They’re great for using up any herbs lurking at the back of your fridge. The same goes for the green tahini sauce - throw in any herbs and/or greens that need using up and you’re good to go.

The full recipe can be found on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio.

Thermomix is so much more than a blender. It makes cooking so easy, particularly for people that don’t have much time to spend in the kitchen. I’m excited to experiment with it more!

#ad #falafel #falafelrecipe #veganrecipes #tahinisauce

ALL ABOUT THE VEG Ep 17: Sticky Miso Carrots with Herby Hummus and Pickled Radishes! @zenaskitchen
 
This stunning veggie number is the perfect combination of flavours and textures. The sticky miso carrots pack a sweet, umami punch. The herby hummus brings both freshness and creaminess. And the pickled radishes add some much needed zing.

The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio. I hope you’ll give it a go!
 
#carrots #roastedcarrots #hummus #hummusbowl #autumnfood #easyrecipes

TURMERIC COCONUT SQUASH SOUP! @zenaskitchen

Gotta love British weather. This time last week, it was almost too hot. Now, it’s gotten so chilly that I’ve been craving soup, so I’m bringing back one of my all time faves.

Turmeric and coconut are a match made in heaven and they complement the butternut squash so beautifully. The crispy chickpea topping and ginger chilli oil take it all to the next level, both in terms of flavour and texture. I hope you love this one as much as I do! The full recipe is on my website.

#soup #squashsoup #goodsoup #autumncooking #butternutsquash

Ad | LAYERED CHICKPEA AND ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD! With a creamy harissa dressing @zenaskitchen

Eating the rainbow has never been so easy with this delicious, autumnal salad with layers and layers of flavour and texture. Literally.

When @sainsburys asked me to join the Nectar Fruit and Veg Challenge, it was an easy and resounding yes. The challenge is simple: up your fruit and veg purchases and win bonus Nectar points.

@jackfruitfulkitchen recently put me onto big layered salads, and I couldn’t think of a better dish to showcase vegetables in all their glory.

The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio. I hope you’ll give it a go and join me on the Nectar Fruit and Veg Challenge!

#ad #NectarFruitandVeg @nectar_uk #saladrecipes #autumnrecipes #roastedvegetables #veganrecipes

DROP IT LIKE IT’S HOT Ep 4: Peanut Chilli Crisp! @zenaskitchen

This mild, crunchy chilli oil is about to be your new favourite condiment. It’s great with SO many different things, but my favourite way to enjoy it is simply with rice and a fried egg.

Shoutout to @whitemausu and @chefthomebateman, whose peanut rayus inspired mine! The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio.

#chillioil #chillicrisp #condiment #spicyfood