Warm Up with these 3 Autumn Recipes
As the leaves change colours and the air turns crisp, there's nothing quite like cozying up to a comforting meal that celebrates the flavours of autumn. Embrace the season with these 3 delicious recipes from Kohkoz, perfect for warming up chilly evenings and bringing a taste of Lebanese cuisine to your table.
1. Autumn Harvest Salad with Kohkoz Garlic Dip Dressing:
- Roasted butternut squash: 2 cups, cubed
- Sweet potatoes: 2 cups, cubed
- Brussels sprouts: 1 cup, halved
- Kohkoz Garlic Dip: ¼ cup
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Walnuts: ¼ cup, toasted
- Feta cheese: ½ cup, crumbled
- Toss together a mix of roasted seasonal vegetables like butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and brussels sprouts.
- Drizzle with a homemade dressing made by mixing Kohkoz Garlic Dip with a splash of olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Garnish with toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese for added flavour and texture.
2. Mujadara (Lebanese Lentils and Rice):
- Brown lentils: 1 cup
- Basmati rice: 1 cup
- Onions: 2 large, thinly sliced
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Coriander: 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Kohkoz Garlic Dip: for serving
- Crispy fried onions: for garnish
- Cook lentils and rice together until tender, then sauté with caramelised onions until golden and fragrant.
- Season with cumin, coriander, and a touch of cinnamon for warm, earthy flavour.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy fried onions and a dollop of Kohkoz Garlic Dip.
3. Sfeeha (Lebanese Meat Pies):
- Ground lamb or beef: 450g
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Pine nuts: ½ cup
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Active dry yeast: 1 packet
- Warm water: ¾ cup
- Olive oil: ¼ cup
- Cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Coriander: 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Kohkoz Traditional Hummus: for serving
- Prepare a spiced lamb or beef filling with onions, pine nuts, and a blend of Middle Eastern spices.
- Roll out dough and fill with the meat mixture, then pinch the edges to form small pies.
- Bake until golden brown and crispy, then serve warm with a side of Kohkoz Traditional Hummus for dipping.
