Master these recipes for home-cooked French crepes, Lebanese falafel and more
Turn mealtime into an overseas excursion with our recipes and how-to videos featuring Woolworths home cooks, originating from France, Greece, Lebanon and Malta. Learn their cooking secrets and tips as they share authentic family recipes that are close to their hearts, then try them for yourself. Forget armchair travel, stovetop travel is the new form of staycation.
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Crepes from France
Say ‘bonjour’ to your new family favourite French crepe recipe. Crepes are a tourist favourite and have been enjoyed by the French for generations. Be transported to the streets of Paris with Marie’s anything goes recipe; enjoy them with savoury or sweet toppings, or take it from the expert and make a double batch to have the best of both. Marie loves them filled with nutella or with bolognese, ham and cheese, just like her mum used to make. Check out her trick for the perfect crepe flip.
Top tip: No crepe pan? Simply use a well-greased non-stick pan.
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Meatballs from Greece
Learn the secret to making the best Greek meatballs, also known as keftedes, with Roula from Greece. Her traditional meatball recipe is flavoured with cumin, oregano, mint and parsley then shallow-fried — it’s been perfected in her kitchen over the last 25 years. A favourite among her family, this recipe is sure to be a hit among the fussiest of eaters. Serve with Greek salad, rice or pasta.
Top tip: Enjoy as meze or a meal, depending on the size of your keftedes.
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Falafel from Lebanon
Learn how to make the perfect falafel from scratch with this authentic Lebanese recipe. This vegetarian dish passed down through Kadigh’s family calls for a mix of chickpeas, a staple in Lebanese cuisine, coriander, garlic, mint, cumin and parsley. Delight everyone with crispy, flavoursome falafel wrapped in pita, pickled vegetables, garlicky hummus and salad.
Top tip: Use dried chickpeas, and soak them overnight for best results
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Torta from Malta
Learn how to master baked Maltese torta, also known as a ricotta pie, with this traditional recipe from Doris — every family in Malta has their own version. Flaky puff pastry encases parsley, ricotta and peas, with a flavour and texture similar to pastizzi. These individual cheesy pies from the Mediterranean are simple to make and are sure to please. Round off your meal with a green salad or vegetable soup.
Top tip: Use full-cream ricotta for best results