W & X – Winter Feast and Xmas

For a change, and because we have a superb winter season in the tropics, we set that as our W theme – a time to try some favourite Winter recipes.  Kathy was our host for our Winter day and we followed this with Xmas in the tropics at Wendy’s for a change, because for us, Christmas is usually hot and steamy.  This was a chance to try out cold-climate dishes.

This was a celebration for all of us and some pictures and recipes are included here.

 

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M … Morocco

Morocco

 

 

 

Nadine was our host and the air was filled with the smell of spices for our Morocco day.

Tuna Masala

We started with Pauline’s Tandoori Tuna Masala served as open sandwich finger food.

 

 

 

 

Laura served Zaalouk, Moroccan Eggplant Salad with Khobz Kesra, Moroccan Bread.

Zaalouk

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marie prepared a Moroccan Salad with Pomegranate.  She used Hawaiian sweet potato with yellow and purple skinned sweet potatoes – a delicious combination.

Pomegranate Salad

 

 

 

 

 

Nadine made a Lamb Tagine with Dates and Apricots, served with Couscous.

Lamb Tagine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joan prepared Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Raisins, served with Moroccan Rice; a tasty combination of flavours and spices.

Chicken Thighs

 

 

 

 

 

Laura also prepared Moroccan Coconut Snowballs.

Coconut Snowballs

 

 

 

 

 

We finished with Wendy’s Spicy Roasted Plums; and easy recipe, but a beautiful presentation with a lovely flavour.

Spicy Plums

 

 

 

 

 

 

Credits:

Pauline’s Tandoori Tuna Masala is from a recipe by Aziza at Ahlan Wa Sahlan

Laura’s Zaalouk is from Lands & Flavors.  Her Khobz Kesra is also from Lands & Flavors.

Joan’s Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Raisins is from food.com

Nadine’s Lamb Tagine was from taste.com.au

Laura’s Moroccan Coconut Snowballs were from The Spruce.

Wendy’s Spicy Roasted Plums are also from food.com

 

See our Recipes page for more recipes.