If there’s one thing you need to make this weekend, it’s these Palestinian Fish Koftas with Sumac & Chilled Yoghurt from the stunning cookbook Falastin. They’re fragrant, vibrant, and packed with herbs and spices, delivering an irresistibly fresh flavour in every bite. Perfect as a starter, snack, or part of a mezze spread, these little fish parcels are both impressive and easy to make. The fish koftas are first pan-fried to create a golden crust, then finished off in the oven until just cooked through. Served warm on a bed of chilled yoghurt, they strike the most beautiful balance between…
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Continue ReadingBack when I was a Soup Sister selling soups at markets and events – together with the ever lovely @nienke.vanderwal – this soup was on repeat quite often. Rain or shine, this bowl is comforting, warming, nutritious and most importantly super yummy. Oh, and easy to make! So in the…
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Continue ReadingFlatbread. Yum! Feta. Yum! Wild Garlic. Yum! Yes, these little beauties are an absolute delight to make – and even better to eat. The combination of creamy, salty feta and fragrant wild garlic tucked into soft, golden flatbreads is just irresistible. I served them alongside a sweet potato harira (so…
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Continue ReadingWild Garlic – Fresh, Flavourful & Packed with Goodness. It’s that time of year again—wild garlic is growing in abundance! I absolutely love its oniony, garlicky flavour and that vibrant green colour that instantly brightens up any dish. This seasonal wild green is incredibly versatile—you can use it in soups,…
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Continue ReadingI’m in the mood for Lemon Chicken Gyros with Sautéed Peppers & Mushrooms! Ok, I know, not real gyros, but my healthier version gyros. And the star of the show? Grilled lemon! This is my new addiction: roasting, grilling or pan frying lemon until charred and caramelised and then squeezing…
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Continue ReadingThis Chilled Lemon Yoghurt with Hot Charred Tomatoes is all about contrast – cool and creamy meets smoky and sweet, and the result is so much more than the sum of its parts. Inspired by an Ottolenghi classic, I simplified it just a little – because hey, it was Sunday,…