Grand Prix Gourmet

The Qatar Grand Prix was the penultimate event of the 2024 F1 calendar. Max Verstappen had already claimed the 2024 Driver’s Championship and only the Constructor’s Championship remained to be determined. Of course, our 2024 Favorite Menu has yet to be awarded, so plenty of excitement awaits. Middle Eastern cuisine is one of our favorites and we enjoyed dining on Whipped Feta with Dates, Turkey Kofta, a salad with Lebanese Lemon Salad Dressing and for dessert Cardamon Orange Shortbread and lemon pastries. A Spiced Chai Mule proved to be a refreshing addition to the race day ambiance.

RECIPES:
• Whipped Feta with Dates
• Turkey Kofta (see recipe below)
• Salad with Lebanese Lemon Salad Dressing (see recipe below)
• Spiced Chai Mule

Turkey Kofta
• 1 pound ground chicken or turkey (we used turkey this time)
• 2 shallots, peeled and minced
• 1 large egg, lightly whisked
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1 serrano chile, trimmed and chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 2 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs
• Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Place the ground turkey, shallots, egg, parsley, serrano, garlic, ginger, breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in the bowl and mix to combine.

Form into 8 patties and cook of grill to perfection.

Lebanese Lemon Salad Dressing
• 1/2 cup of lemon juice
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic,. minced
• 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
• Ground black pepper to taste

In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic. salt and pepper. Stir before serving.