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Casa Ali ~ Supperclub dates – May

Casa Ali dinners and lunches in april turned out amazing. Dinners were totally booked out and sunday lunches saw rather intimate gatherings which resulted in cooking sessions with guests and on an other occasion, planning the performative culinary collaboration with Gabriela Parra.

As promised, a Romainian treat graced one of the dinners made by my flatmate and his girl-friend visiting from Milan. Reconnected with some old friends after many years and via Casa Ali I was introduced to some new faces. Continue reading Casa Ali ~ Supperclub dates – May

Casa Ali ~ April dates and menu

Nowruz special photo album and April gatherings at Casa Ali in the first and third weeks of the month.

Courgette, holoumi, oyster mushroom and mint.

Khir (rice pudding) with dehydrated kiwi and pistachio.

I associate the month of april with the following in no particular order

Showers.
Daisies.
Buddha’s birthday.
All fools day! The French call April 1 Poisson d’Avril, or “April Fish.”
Shared between the Ram and the Bull… colours ranging from fiery reds to oranges and earth tones.
Return of British swallows.

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Nowruz special at Casa Ali

Celebrate Nowruz and Spring Equinox in the Casa Ali style!

The ancient Persian spring festival of Nowruz, Persian for “new day,” is considered the beginning of the New Year not only in Iran, but throughout Central Asia. The holiday falls on the first day of spring, usually March 21st, and celebrations continue for 13 days.Wear something green. Please observe the timing.

FRIDAY 20th March 6.30 – 10.30pm Book Tickets

FRIDAY 22nd March 6.30 – 10.30pm Book Tickets

Menu Plantain, avocado, herbs || Courgette, halloumi, mushroom || Mixed lentils soup || Artichoke hearts, spinach, prawns, lotus root || Rice, herbs, tilapia, fresh pomegranate seeds || Rice and kiwi pudding with cardamom and nuts.

SUNDAY 24th March 12.30 – 4.30pm Book Tickets

Menu Plantain, avocado, herbs || Courgette, halloumi, mushroom || Mixed lentils soup with ginger || Artichoke hearts, spinach and lotus root || Rice, herbs, fresh pomegranate seeds || Rice and kiwi pudding with cardamom and nuts.

Welcome drinks (non-alco) on the house. Bring your own wine.

Perfect gift ~ Lavender bags

Soothe the soul and lift the spirits…..

You can use these charming handmade lavender filled bags, either between your clothes to scent them and deter moths, or under your pillows to aid a sweet nights sleep! Filled with a heady mix of locally grown lavender and rosemary from my garden.

Lavender pillows ~ 11cm x 14cm ~ 40gms — *Ref: 01 ~ 11cm x 14cm ~ 40gms

*Ref: 02 ~ 11cm x 14cm ~ 40gms — *Ref: 02 ~ 11cm x 14cm ~ 50gms

Cotton and silk thread embroidered lavender pillows — *Ref: 04 ~ 10 x 10cm ~ 15gms

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Casa Ali

Casa Ali ~ is a supper club inspired by all those with whom I have broken bread and shared food as a host or as a guest.

Red cabbage, lotus root, mushroom and coriander slasa

Leek, potato, tomato, shallot, chicken heart and cobnut

Chicken, rice, butternut squash and plantain

Sweet potato, butternut squash, sweet pepper, garlic and shallot

Chicken and salsa with leeks and rose petals

Aubergine and yogurt with herbs and spices

Plantain, avocado, mangosteen salsa with bitter almond

Plantain, beets, sweet red pepper and grapes

Plantain, cucumber, avocado, carrot and lettuce salad

Red lentils, salmon, courgette and mushrooms

Sweet potato, broccoli, mushroom, bean sprout, sweet pepper and grape

Butternut squash, celery and sweet red pepper

Aubergine, prawns, cheese and almond on wheat cracker

Puy lentil with parsley, crisped ginger and sunflower seeds

Courgette, butter bean, onion, tomato, mozzarella and prawns

Plantain, red cabbage, celeriac, carrots and shrimp

Red lentils with toasted seeds and infused oil

Labne with spicy blackberry compote, jerusalem artichoke, poppy seeds, ginger and butternut squash

Parsnips , romanesco broccoli and raw sweet peppers

Sea grass, carrots, beans, red cabbage, black berries in agar and prawns

Nasturtiums, courgette, lamb tongue, goats cheese and black berry salsa

Located, south of the river in London, Casa Ali is just 11 minutes by train from London Bridge + a ten minute walk from Norwood Junction. The exact location is a secret (will be given out via e-mail a week in advance of the meal), it adds a little mystery! Continue reading Casa Ali

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Nowruz special photo album and April gatherings at Casa Ali in the first and third weeks of the month.

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Soothe the soul and lift the spirits…..

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Casa Ali ~ is a supper club inspired by all those with whom I have broken bread and shared food as a host or as a guest.

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