Recipes

Create a Middle Eastern delight with our Za'atar Squeaky Cheese Za’atar - what is it and where does it come from? Za’atar is a culinary herb or often a spice mixture made up of toasted sesame seeds, ground dried thyme, oregano and marjoram, as well as salt and sumac. It is a spice traditionally used in Middle Eastern cuisine. The history of za’atar goes back a long way, as the herb was known and used in ancient Egypt, with a form of the za’atar preparation process being found in Tutankhamun’s Tomb upon its discovery! There are also records of za’atar...

Create the ultimate halloween food with a squeaky cheese platter Halloween 2020 is going to be quite different from the celebrations we are used to. At Yorkshire Dama, we hope to provide you with the best Halloween at home you can possibly have, from squeaky cheese platters, to DIY Halloween games and activities - we have got you covered! Spooky Halloween Snacks Just because our usual Halloween parties may be cancelled, it doesn't mean that we can't have an at-home celebration shared with our loved ones. This week’s blog will bring you some fun food ideas, using our Yorkshire Dama...

Homemade Halloumi Fries Have Never Been Better! The 16th of November is National Fast food day in the UK and our beloved Halloumi has become very popular within the fast food industry. Companies as big as Burger King are now offering a Halloumi burger for vegetarians or cheese lovers in general! The history behind fast food The first fast food restaurants are known to have opened as early as 1921 in the USA, with a speedy service as their main business goal to accommodate speedy eaters who may be in a rush on their commute to work, high school, college...

Get Festive with a Yorkshire Dama Cheese Board Christmas time - a time when families all over the world come together to celebrate, enjoy good food and share gifts. The usual Christmas dinner is turkey with all the trimmings, but a popular festive trend is a cheese board! It satisfies our desire to snack after Christmas dinner, (instead of indulging on chocolate and treats), settling down with the family with a cosy Christmas movie, playing board games whilst nibbling on a cheese board is the perfect end to a special day. Decorative Cheese Board Ideas There are many inventive ways...