I do not know why, it's taken me now to only make this Lebanese dish, it is my ultimate fave and have it at least twice a month!
I am a big fan of flavours, I really like something to pack a punch, not in a heat kinda way, but flavorsome. This Lamb Shawarma does just that and so much more. When eating this I feel like I am on holiday, somewhere nice and sunny, or even dinging out al fresco style with friends and who is to say that you couldn't make this dish yourself and pack up for dining out picnic style.
My very first lamb shawarma was back in my party hey days, pre parenthood! After a night out with friends, everyone would go out and grab a bite to eat, before we called it a night, or more like 3am eats! The spot to be, always was Maroush in Knightsbridge! You would literally see everyone you knew there, queuing up, shouting out for more sauce, or in a separate queue for a watermelon juice.
Now this bad boy, simply just finished off the evening, with all that fresh salad, juicy meat and my ultimate fave Toum! What is Toum you ask, well it has to be hands down my favourite sauce, it is made with a tonne of garlic, vegetable oil and few extras, but I promise once I've mastered this recipe I will be sure to share it with you all.
If you are all about ease and not wanting to spend a long time in the kitchen, than this is the dish. once you have marinated your lamb you can leave it to settle in for a few hours, but nay not for me, I want to eat it as soon as, so this dish is great for that purpose, it takes 3 hours to cook, so if you have to run an errand quick, tidy the house or catch up on your fave show than this is perfect just for that.
I hope you guys enjoy this favourite lamb dish of mine and my family, and it to takes you to a place of enjoyment
Ingredients
Leg of lamb
1 large garlic clove , minced
2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground cardamon
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp salt
Black pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 180C/350F (standard) or 160C/320F fan
2. Mix all the marinade together
3. clean your lamb and cut a few slices in to it, not too deep just enough for the marinade to seep in
4. Rub all the marinade all over the lamb and place in a roasting tray
5. pour boiled water in to the roasting tray, around the lamb
6. Cover with 2 sheets of foil and tightly cover the pan and place in the oven
7. Roast for 3 hours, removing from the oven 2 - 3 times to baste
8. Remove foil. Meat should be tender
9. Baste again, then return to oven for 30 minutes to get a nice crust.
10. Shred your lamb and serve with a wrap, fresh salad, coleslaw and a cheeky side of chips
You can thank me later.
Bon Appetit!
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Happy Monday guys! What can I say, but life has been great of late, the sun is shining we are venturing out more with friends and family, plus can you believe we are now in June, I mean where has the time gone so quickly, we are half way through the year already, but that's ok, the sun is out and so is the paddling pool.
This week, we've been staying at my grandfathers house, as it was half term for Leanora and unfortunately I had to be at work (no rest for the wicked) and it was great as all our little cousins were there too, so they had great company all round. As I couldn't be there for most of the day and the sun was glorious and beaming out, I treated them to brand new paddling pool so they can chill and keep cool.
Fret not, as soon as I got back from work and made my tasty new perfect weeknight dinner, as tasty dish of asparagus, courgette, chicken and orzo pasta. I grabbed a big bowl a very large glass of rose, my new fave being from Kylie Minouge, I pulled up a pew and dipped my feet in to the early evening.
We also got a few new books, just because Leanora was off from school doesn't mean she should not be kept occupied and get a little education in. I picked up a few CGP books, these are great for kids studying, I got loads of math's and her fave subject 2 science books, I mean she can't stay in the pool all day, she will shrive up like a prune. Unfortunately I did not treat myself to any new books, as I've still two new one I need to get through, but I will be making a dent in those this week.
New month's bring new flowers, and my favourite blooms peonies have now come in to the florists and I treated my home and grandads to have few new bunches. I literally can not get enough of these, I have a weird obsession anytime I see them I have to buy them all.
A new thing, well not new I just have not been in years, who knows why, but every time I go I enjoy it. Now Leanora is of an age she can understand about going to church. I think it is a great way to bond, learn about our belief meeting new people, especially the older ladies, who are the cutest telling me all about the christian dating scene and all the best christian dating site to check out. I mean do i have single all over my forward or something haha! But set aside, going back to church is something Leanora and I will be doing regularly on a Sunday morning.
After church, headed home to do a quick spring clean, get Leanora's uniform ready as the half term has come to an end and a big meal prep for the week ahead. This is something I enjoy doing on a Sunday I like to get a meal plan in some I know what I need for the week and what to buy, and where appropriate have it prepped, so much time and food saved this way.
What do you guys have planned for this week, anything fun and exciting or even new you plan on doing. Don’t forget you can also tag me over on Instagram or by using the #LondonMumma tag to show me what you get up to or keep up to date on what’s new on the blog via Bloglovin!
Lindsey
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We’ve all had the chat, pretty much on a daily basis, for me it is probably the one of the most talked about discussions that we have in the office! Where to eat and drink in London.
With so many restaurants, pop up’s, dining events, food markets, tv shows (my favourite, Come Dine With Me) even to those that love cooking for friends and family be it at home or a new thing which I love is, hosted dinner or brunch in a private dining rooms, we are simply spoilt for choice. I love to be adventurous and enjoy trying new dishes and cuisines from all over the world and I find that my hometown London offers that.
Honestly going out to dine in London is one of my favourite things to do here, be it on my lunch break, out and about with Leanora or friends and family, it is like each week something new and interesting is opening up on the streets here, it’s so diverse and I have to say I am quite spoilt for choice. I think for us Londoners or those that come over here for holidays, love and know that you can find a great place to eat and drink here, be it for a family get together to a reunion and catch up with friends, or those that crave a little something new or a little bit more intimate for date night, you know that you have come to the right place!
To keep me up to date on what is new and trending and helping me find something a little different I can always be found scouring the squaremeal website for something a little different and innovative, be it a 10 piece tasting menu being offered, which does not only tickle my taste buds, but also makes for a great present for a friend. You will also find restaurants that have popped up in your local area, or if you fancy something a little further afield.
Another great source of finding something new and different is via Instagram, with restaurants and cafes all vying for the perfect instagrammable decor be it cafes with bright pink exteriors, flower walls, futuristic egg shaped toilets, to horticultural inspired eateries for people to come eat and drink and take a selfie or two, it anther great source and friendly place to start for the perfect London dining experience.
Speaking of yummy food, I’ve loads of tasty dishes that I’ve made which you can find on my recipe section here or you can also find what I’ve been whipping up on my Bloglovin page and inspo over on Pinterest, plus keep your eyes peeled and check back as I’ll be sharing a new dish this week on the blog.
I am always in the hunt for something new and interesting to try so if you know if any great spots be it new or old, I would love for you to share it with me in the comments below.
London Mumma
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This polenta with roasted mushrooms is an all-time favourite of mine
in the winter. It’s warming, indulgent and ever so comforting, great for lunch or a weeknight dinner.
This dish I normally save for myself when I’m home alone, one because
I hate to share and secondly, Leanora is not a fan of mushrooms, so
more for me in my tummy, another bonus is, it takes no time at all to make
after a long day at work no one wants to be in the kitchen slaving away.
January calls for something healthy, I have even decided to start growing my own vegetables and I’ve just purchased my first ever bag of seed potatoes, I’ll let you know how it goes!
Whilst this dish is somewhat a little bit naughty with all the cheesy goodness in the polenta, the vegetables totally balance's out the healthy vs naughtiness ratio, well in my eyes anyway.
INGREDIENTS
Polenta
Parmesan
Salt
Pepper
Chestnut mushrooms
Fresh thyme
Bullion (vegetable stock)
Butter
DIRECTIONS
- Line a baking tray with some parchment paper and lay out your chopped mushrooms, add 4 cloves of garlic a few sprigs of thyme, season with salt and pepper, 3 tbsp of olive oil, enough to cover but not saturated the ingredients and toss gently and make sure all ingredients are coated and mixed together and place in on middle shelf of the oven at 180c
- Boil the kettle and grab a saucepan add 1 1/2 cups of boiling water to pan once bubbling add your bullion.
- Add into your pan the polenta and stir until all lumps are out. Stir in 150g of grated Parmesan and a small bun of butter to make extra creamy. Once it all comes together season if desired with pepper.
- Take out your roasted mushrooms and plate up on top of your polenta.
Bon appetite.
Super quick and easy to make. A truly indulgent dish which I like to have with a nice glass of red wine enjoyed on the sofa with a few candles burning and my fave podcast in the background.
Let me know if you make this polenta with roasted mushroom dish and let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
For more tasty recipe inspiration, look to our Pinterest, food board here!
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Lindsey xx
So, summer is drawing to a close and we prepare for Autumn weather, we are not quite there just yet, even though we may be having cold starts to the day, from mid-morning to early evening the summer sun is still shining bright and hotter than ever.
With temperatures on high it can be hard to decide on what to eat, whilst trying to be healthy and do not want to succumb just yet to a hearty lasagne, I've been finding comfort in Gazpacho, extremely surprising as it's a tomato based soup and I have to say I am not a fan, but this soup is served chilled and packs a punch in flavour and takes no time to whizz up at all in a trusty blender.
This bowl or a shot of soup is a perfect all-rounder served as a starter or with doorstop wedge of bread in a bowl and goes down a treat with the kiddos too as you know they can be a bit fussy.
Recently I've got in to batch cooking and this is ideal, I've actually stored it in my cookuts, Miam pancake maker, it's a great travel companion and have been taking it to work with me for lunch perfect to brave the hustle and bustle of the commute to work, which is great as I tend to go for the unhealthy options on my lunch break, like you do not like a fat Friday treat!! But knowing this is packed with vitamin c, as well as a helping of 2 out of my 5 a day, I feel good knowing that I am feeding my body and nourishing my soul, Leanora's too with the good stuff.
Honestly, this takes no time to make up, so great to prepare from the night before, or early in the morning, if you are having it later in the day. Depending on how strong your blender is you can just simply chuck in all your ingredients and zap, otherwise, it's simple as 1, 2, 3, chop and drop.
Ingredients
5 large ripe tomatoes
3/4 large cucumber, peeled, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 green pepper, deseeded, roughly chopped
2 green onions, trimmed, roughly chopped, more for garnish
2 garlic cloves, peeled, roughly chopped
olive oil
1 lemon or large lime, juice of
Salt and pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
Fresh basil, stems removed, ripped or chopped
Instructions
1.Chop up your tomatoes, cucumber, celery, pepper, green onions, garlic, basil.
2. Place all other ingredients, along with your chopped ingredients into the blender, then blend at high sped for 10 seconds and then pulse your desired consistency.
3. Pour Gazpacho into a bowl, cover and leave to chill in the fridge, until ready to serve!
Enjoy, and have a soup-erb day!
So, will the gazpacho be making it into your weekly staple for you and the family? Also I here you can try this with different fruit too, let me know if you have and what you like!
London Mumma
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I've always, always loved milkshakes, ever since nesquick strawberry powder came into my life in the 90s, fast forward a decade or two I prefer to have the real thing. I mean there is nothing better than a thick, creamy bursting with real strawberries, strawberry juice from Pago and ice cream milkshake on a hot day with your bestie.
I have to say that whilst we had a good time making these cocktails and more fun drinking them, it was a bit of a nightmare. We had to make these milkshakes in the hallway, as the electric box kept on tripping, leaving the back of the house where the place we spend most of them our time, the kitchen without any electric. Crammed in the hallway, not the best place to make these, but sure was fun, even a little strange, these strawberry milkshakes took no time to whizz up, plus Leanora thought it was more like an adventure and cool, 'cool adventure' I believe were her exact words.
Goodies all laden out, blender brought in to the hallway, we got to making these super quick, relatively messy free strawberry milkshakes.
Ingredients
3 large scoop s of Cornish ice cream, or any vanilla that tickles your fancy
2 hand full's of fresh strawberry's, tree tops off (what L & I call it)
1/2 cup of milk
1 bottle of Strawberry Pago
Drop of vanilla extract
1. Pop your milkshake glasses into the freezer to chill for 10-15 minutes, we want to keep our milkshakes cold and thicker for longer, we used the same Eva Solo ones from our Strawberry Soda recipe.
2. Toss all ingredients into your blender whiz up for 60 seconds or the consistency that you like.
3. Pour into your chilled glasses, grab a straw kick back and enjoy, these super tasty and super addictive best strawberry milkshakes, with your bestie.
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One of the biggest hurdles we face whilst relaxing by the beach is finding good healthy food on holiday.
Holidays are meant to be enjoyed, celebrated and lived up and I know that some fret about the new cuisine on offer, allergies, diets etc and most importantly eating healthy and me fitting into my new Warehouse maxi dress.
Eating healthily whilst on holiday can be easily achieved and perfected to help maintain that perfect beach bod that you have been craving and working for no matter where you are or what tropical island you have whisked off too.
Holiday booked thanks to Destination2 I've had to think how I and Leanora will, ok, ok mainly me will maintain a healthy diet, and in doing so it will all have to start at the beginning.......
Airport
I have to be organised at all times, especially now that I am a mother, but you can not help being stuck in traffic causing you delays and when arriving stopping at the first fast food restaurant you land at in the airport, but if you do, why not grab a yoghurt and a few nuts to keep you going rather than a fatty fast food snack, that will only end up bloating you.
Aeroplane food
Some airlines you can order before you board, giving you a better view of what is on offer on the flight, therefore being prepped and food ordered which will have you backing away from the trolly dollies.
Mini Bar
Step away from the mini bar, they are always loaded with snacks, most not healthy and a lot of calories and sugar inside. Rather get up venture out and check out the local shops to see what is on offer, great food, plus a walking work out too.
Breakfast
I used to be a skipper, but that is not healthy and only leaves me crashing and snacking on crap throughout the day. Instead, load up on breakfast, your fruit, veg fill up on your 5 a day to keep you fuelled right up to lunch.
Dining
Eat what the locals eat, be it fresh fish to grilled meats, after all, you do not want to miss out, but it will be fresher and lighter, then come dinner eat something lighter and greener, your gut will thank you for eating healthier and you won't go to bed with a heavy stomach, plus eating more for lunch will be a saving for you for later and allow you to survive the day longer.
How do you eat healthily whilst on holiday?
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This is the thing, I love food! I am always on the hunt for something tasty and new especially when it comes to lunch. Whilst I love to bring in a packed lunch, there are days you just need to get out of the office get some fresh air and hunt for something tasty, possibly a little bit naughty, but all in all a healthy lunch!
I suggest grabbing a work colleague and heading out to Abokado! With our bellies craving for something nice rich and tasty and food that makes you feel great, you gotta head to Abokado, a family run business and stone's throw from my office in Holborn.
With so much food choice on offer, on the bustling Holborn High Road, Wasabi, Itsu, Pret & Leon, the new underdog Abokado has become a new favourite of mine. It's light, it's healthy but it packs a whopping punch of taste and I will be happy to live in here until I work my way through the whole menu.
Regrettably, let me say from the start, I wished I had brought the whole office with me, so that I could have tried everything on the menu, but that is ok, its affordable, staff are friendly and there is so much choice, from sushi, wraps, ramen, rice dishes and some vibrant poke salads.
My colleague Inka went for Chicken Katsu, it was nutty and sweet, with a touch of heat all you could want from a katsu curry.
For my lunch I went for the Chargrilled Chicken Udon Soup, it was rich it was indulgent I could have literally lived in the pot.
Abokado hands down is a must go to for something a little special on your lunch break, so grab your colleagues, grab your friends for some lunchtime perfection.
You can find Abokado all over London. So, no matter where you are in London Town, Abokado is a stone's throw away, so find you're local here.
I've realised and embraced, the fact that my daughter loves dressing up at any given opportunity and you know what I'm ok with it and I secretly loving buying her new costumes also, lets just not let her know that shall we!
Ever since we went to IKEA a few months back Leanora has an obsession with hot dogs, with lashings of ketchup, (utterly hate the stuff, smells weird) and what better way than saving the day on a day spent exploring London by fuelling up and trying out The Diner, in The Strands new Vegan menu, drum roll they have whooping great big hot dogs.
Bundled on the tube and fighting our way to get a seat and Leanora then nearly falling asleep, we finally made it to The Diner, to try out their tasty vast Vegan menu with some friends in tow.
We are always on the hunt for something new and tasty, especially when it involves some sweet potato fries and lashings of melted cheese on top and everyone's favourite good old mac n cheese.
Today I knew was going to be a good day, I work long weeks and last week I can not believe I clocked up 60+ hours at work, so it's important for me to make sure that my weekends are for Leanora, friends and family too, so we are always on an adventure cramming loads of sightseeing, food and giggles in and who better to spend it with than my cutie superhero.
What I love about London is that it is literally the food hub of the world, with new openings on a weekly basis, something from all over the world it's hard to not find something to suit everyone's taste, plus they are becoming more family friendly too.
Snuggly tucked away into our booth, we all knew what we wanted and set to order straight away and we wasted no time in ordering errthing!!
I love nothing more than a burger and don't get to have them often, so as soon as I saw the southern fried seitan burger I was all over it, I mean it's insanely good, I've had one before and hands down I rather eat this than a normal burger, plus you can't even tell that it's not even meat.
Fries, fries, fries, sweet potato fries oh how we loved thee and you made my heart skip a beat with cheese, I mean it's like little angels singing to you, well ones that we are going to wolf down and these sweet potato fries are simply heavenly. Crispy and sweet, what more could you want........
A bad boy side of vegan mac n cheese, I was a bit dubious, does it taste the same as normal mac n cheese, does it look the same, what can I say see for yourself and sorry to Sarah and the kids for eating it all and going into a mac n cheese coma!!
It was a thumbs up for Leanora for her veggie hot dog. Elias enjoyed it too.
Sarah went for the nacho salad, which was whopper I mean it was a mammoth of a salad, served in a crispy cajun roasted taco shell.
All giggly and stuffed, we headed for a stroll around the strand with the kids, them running off and hoping we could ketchup.
A massive thanks to The Diner for having us and we will be back soon to try out the vegan pancakes soon.
You can find The Diner at The Strand here for their Vegan menu, plus Soho and Islington too.
My jumper is from H&M and bag from Primark, Leanora's superhero costume is from Marks & Spencer's.
London Mumma xx
But on a summers day, we are going to need a tasty dish which packs a punch at the same time as tickling our taste buds, all whilst dreaming and wishing we were right back by the sea and what better dish to eat on a summers day than a chilli crab linguine and I promise you, after just one bite, you will be wanting to it this dish all summer long.
This is the perfect meal be it for lunch or dinner to enjoy with family and friends with a nice ice cold bottle of plonk (you know me Prosecco or Sancerre) and an elderflower cordial for the kiddies (Leanora loves the stuff, thinking of making my own, is it hard, or do you have any good family recipes?).
Now I must say, I did make this with both white and dark crab meat as I wanted to really taste the salty sea (makes sense in my mind) but you can opt just for the white glorious fatty flesh of crab if you wish.
Ingredients (serves 4)
400g Linguine
A handful of cherry tomatoes, chopped
300g Fresh white crab meat
4 Stems of parsley finely chopped
1 Green and red chilli chopped
Half a lemon
50ml of olive oil
1 Garlic clove finely chopped
Directions
1. Cook linguine in boiling water (you can add salt, but I don't) for 8-9 minutes.
2. Whilst linguine is cooking away nicely, in a pan, through in your olive oil, crab, chilli (as much as you like), tomatoes, and garlic and lemon juice and cook over a medium heat until all warmed through.
3. drain pasta, but save a little of the water for your sauce and pop back into your pan, pour in your warmed through ingredients and gently toss together.
4. serve amongst 4 dishes and sprinkle over your chopped parsley and serve.
Do you have a tasty summery dish that you and your friends and family like to enjoy?
London Mumma xx
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