3 Spiced hot beverages inspired by the Middle East
Keep warm this winter season with these 3 spiced hot beverages inspired by the Middle East! They are super quick and as easy to make as your morning coffee!
Healthy lentil and pumpkin salad with zaatar dressing
Healthy veggies and a touch of Middle Eastern spice make this pumpkin and lentil salad with zaatar dressing a side you’ll enjoy no matter the occasion.
Persian-spiced lamb shanks with bukhari rice
According to legend, these Iranian lamb shanks was created by a resourceful cook to feed a sultan who was lost in the forest. Needless to say, the sultan liked it and we know you will too! Serve with a side of Bukhari rice.
Pistachio and pine nut halva
Can’t seem to shake that sweet tooth? Try this lovely nut halva recipe and serve with a cup of mint tea! What is a halva, you ask? It's a delicious Middle Eastern sweet made from sesame flour and honey. YUM!
Falafel with hummus and dukkah
Is there anything quite so good as these Middle Eastern bites of goodness? We’re showing you how to make falafel from scratch this week, with some hummus and dukkah on the side.
Middle Eastern meatball wraps
We know work and school lunches can be a monotonous pain, and that’s why we’re always here to bring you quick, creative ideas to keep things interesting. These meatball wraps are one of our personal favourites!
Fattoush salad
This Middle Eastern salad is defined by the toasted pita bread that goes into it, adding that satisfying crunch. So how about our fattoush salad for a lovely meat-free meal today?
Chicken koftas, butterbean hummus and dip
Chicken koftas, butter-bean hummus and dip
Something between a meatball and a sausage, chicken koftas are great as an appetiser for when you have guests over. But you can make a meal of them as well with a few fresh flatbreads and a salad.
Preserved lemons
Preserved lemons
Now here’s something we love. We especially love them in Middle Eastern and North African dishes, but they also add some lovely zesty freshness to meat dishes, salads and drinks alike. Remember to slice them very thinly as their taste can be quite overpowering when adding big chunks of lemon to your meal.
Orange and lamb tagine
Orange and lamb tagine
We are back with another Sunday lunch treat for you to fall in love with. There are still plenty of spring oranges on the local supermarket shelves, so be sure to grab some this weekend to add to this delicious one-pot dish.