Round Up ~ Lets cook speedy Snacks

A big Thankyou to everyone who linked up to this awesome event.
Here is the round up.

Announcing Event ~Lets Bake Cupcakes and Muffins .

Cup cakes and Muffins have taken the world by the storm, be it for birthdays or weddings or tea parties or corporate events.Every high street, shopping mall, bakery, restaurant are all tempting us with amazing delectable little cupcakes and muffins .
This event is all about baking an array of cupcakes and muffins,be as adventurous  and as creative as you dare with flavours and toppings.

To Participate:

1.Bake any type of cupcakes or muffins (eggs allowed) please link your post using the linky below by entering your Post Name and Post URL
2. Please link this event announcement with your entry, this is mandatory.
3. Use of logo is not mandatory but usage is encouraged as it helps to spread the word visually if you can use it.
4. Multiple entries are allowed, archived are only allowed if reposted and updated with this event link.
5. In the event of problem using linky you can email me the entry at simplysensationalfood@gmail.com

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Your Name:
Recipe Name
Recipe URL
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Announcing Event Cooking with love ~Dad

Cooking with love is an event that is the brain child of Sara of Sara's Corner.She introduced this event as a tribute to her grandmother. Each month guest bloggers host an event to cook for a relative. The theme for this month is Dad. For this event  lets cook a favorite dish for our dads, it can be one that he particularly likes or one that brings childhood memories back for you about your dad.

To Participate:

1.Prepare any dish that you would tribute to your dad  vegetarian only (eggs allowed) please link your dish using the linky below by entering your Dish Name and Post URL
2. Please link this event announcement with your entry, and also Sara's blog this is mandatory.
3. Use of logo is  not mandatory but it is appreciated as helps to spread the word visually if you can use it.

4. Multiple entries are allowed, archived are only allowed if reposted and updated with this event link.

4. In the event of problem using linky you can email me the entry at simplysensationalfood@gmail.com

Please use this format

Your Name:

Recipe Name

Recipe URL

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Turkish Eggplant(Aubergine) and red pepper dip

A delicious spicy and tasty dip with a smoked flavour.

Ingredients:

I large dutch aubergine
1 red capsicum pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes
1 clove garlic finely minced
 Fresh chopped coriander for garnish.

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to gas 200 degrees C/ 400 degrees F
2. Pierce the aubergine and place it in a baking tray .On the same tray place the red pepper.
3. Bake the aubergine and pepper for 20-25 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
5. Remove the skin from the aubergine and also the pepper and mash them coarsely.(If you want a smooth dip then you can place both ingredients in food processor for a smooth paste.)
6. Transfer the aubergine and pepper to a bowl, add the garlic puree,lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt and chilli flakes and mix well.
7.Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped coriander
Serve with crackers or toasted pitta bread.

Submitting to:
Flavours of Turkey event by simply.food guest hosted by PJ of Seduceyourtastebuds.

Mucver- Turkish Courgette fritters

Spicy fritters with a delectable crunchy bite.

Ingredients:

1 large courgette grated into long thin strips.
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons coriander finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
4 tablespoons chick pea flour
2 tablespoons rice flour
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
Pinch cumin powder
Oil for deep frying.
2 oz feta cheese(optional)I did not use it
1 egg(optional)I did not use it.

Method:

1.In a large bowl add the chickpea flour and rice flour.
2.Add the salt,black pepper, cumin, turmeric and chilli powder and bicarbonate of soda to the flour and mix well.
3.Add the grated courgette,chopped coriander, ginger and 1 tablespoon oil to the flower mixture and mix well.( The moisture from the courgette should be enough to bind the mixture.)
4. Dust your hands with flower and make small patties of the mixture and place on an oiled tray.
5. Heat the oil in a large pan , when it is hot deep fry the courgette fritters in small batches on medium heat.
Drain on kitchen paper and serve with a spicy dip.

NB This recipe has been adapted,the authentic version of this recipe has feta cheese and egg added to the recipe.

Submitting to:
Flavours of Turkey event by simply.food guest hosted by PJ of Seduceyourtastebuds.