The best Levantine food that you can cook at home
This year has been different to say the least, but I’m sure we’re all looking forward to saying ‘goodbye’ to 2020 and ‘hello’ to 2021. So, we’ve got the perfect thing to see this year out in style!
Following the heritage of Levantine cooking, from Israel to Cyprus and Jordan, Ceru’s new Cook at Home Range brings the story of travel and culture from the Mediterranean region to your kitchen. The new delivery service will offer four unique DIY kits, including chicken shish, lamb shoulder, beef fillet and a vegan feast. All meal kits will arrive wrapped in a stylish silk cloth, inspired by the beautiful geometric tiles of the Levant and other distinctive Middle Eastern motifs.
Tried and tested by us, we chose to cook the lamb shoulder, and we chose right! Delivered in a beautiful wrapping cloth – that can also be reused in many different ways – the dining experience with feel good food began.
I’m no chef, so hoping to do all of the ingredients justice was a challenge, but the accompanying recipe card made the process seamless and enjoyable – not a combination I usually experience in the kitchen.
Beef Fillet: Cook at home with CERU this NYE
When you unpack it from the scarf, you may think it doesn’t look like a lot of food, but don’t be deceived – we had plenty of leftovers. The lamb shoulder was beautifully dresses with aromatic Shawarma spices and came with a fresh, vibrant pomegranate sauce and fresh mint and pistachio garnish.
The accompaniments of potato and zucchini & feta fritters gave us the authentic Greek experience, but if you’re the person at the table who takes care of ordering the side orders, you might want to make a traditional Greek Salad, or maybe add some olives, vine leaves, or picky bits of your choice.
The finished product was a delicious dinner for two, with restaurant quality produce and taste. But there’s not just land to pick from – CERU offer a variety of dishes to cook at home.
Surprise parcels: Cook at home with CERU this NYE
Chicken Shish Menu
Chicken Taouk Shish, marinated in spices, yoghurt, lemon juice and garlic. Accompanied by polenta fries, roasted cauliflower with fresh mint, pomegranate seeds, crushed walnuts and spring onions. Hamarra yoghurt dip and Greek Pita or seasonal crudites and a homemade Baklava to finish.
(£40 for two persons)
Lamb Menu
Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder, with Shawarma spices, a pomegranate sauce and fresh mint and pistachio. Accompanied by zucchini & feta fritters, spice roasted potatoes, houmous dip served with Greek pita or seasonal crudites and a homemade Baklava to finish.
(£50 for two persons)
Beef Fillet Menu
Beef Fillet Menu, with a Zhug Salsa and Crushed Hazelnuts. Accompanied by crispy roast potatoes, tenderstem broccoli, Houmous dip served with Greek pita or seasonal Crudites and a homemade Baklava to finish.
(£60 for two persons)
Vegan Menu
Vegan selection, with a crisp apple, mint & pomegranate salad and Orez rice. Accompanied by spiced cauliflower with fresh mint, pomegranate seeds, crushed walnuts and spring onions, grilled tenderstem broccoli with a tahini dressing and toasted almonds. Alongside homemade Houmous and Hamarra yoghurt dips and freshly made Greek Pita bread.
(£40 for two persons)
There after there will be two weekly delivery slots: bookings made by 5pm on Sundays will arrive for delivery on Wednesdays and all bookings made by Tuesdays 5pm will arrive on Friday. Delivery will be available nationwide for a flat charge of £3.50.