Life is better when there is good food to be had — whether it’s a lazy brunch, a comforting weeknight dinner or a festive feast shared with friends and family. Great food doesn’t need to be fancy or take hours to prepare; sometimes, the best meals come together in minutes and leave you wanting more. I love experimenting with recipes from every corner of the globe, this is a curated collection of favourites. These dishes use simple, wallet-friendly ingredients - no special skills or equipment required, no hunting for the spring cheese of the golden fleeced goat of the upper Cantabrian mountains.

My philosophy: recipes are a guideline, not a legal document. Bend them to suit your own taste and ignore the purists, or let these ideas spark your own kitchen creations.

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Middle Eastern
Burnt aubergine with feta and harissa oil

Burnt aubergine with feta and harissa oil

Tastes of North Africa come together in this dish which can be served as a side or as a light meal in itself, or mopped up with flat breads as part of a mezze.
2025-10-05 04:23:04 UTC
Ash Reshteh (Persian noodle soup with lentils and soured cream)

Ash Reshteh (Persian noodle soup with lentils and soured cream)

An Iranian soup thick with beans, flat noodles and chickpeas. Hearty, full of flavour and very satisfying.
2025-10-04 02:40:02 UTC
Spiced Persian Lamb Shank Stew

Spiced Persian Lamb Shank Stew

Khoresht e ghormeh sabzi, often called Iran’s national dish, is a hearty stew made with lamb foreshanks and a distinctly Persian mix of herbs and spices. Best served hot with plenty of crusty bread to mop up the juices.
2025-10-04 00:59:32 UTC
Mirza ghasemi (Persian tomato and aubergine dip)

Mirza ghasemi (Persian tomato and aubergine dip)

A great Persian dish of soft roasted aubergine in tomato and garlic sauce, with eggs cooked into it at the last minute. Ideal for making as part of a mezze meal or as a brunch treat.
2025-10-03 23:45:25 UTC
Grilled Aubergine Tabbouleh

Grilled Aubergine Tabbouleh

A vegan tabbouleh with all the flavours of summer. The coconut and tahini dressing adds a creamy, nutty element to this winning couscous.
2025-09-29 02:25:42 UTC
Red Lentil Hummus

Red Lentil Hummus

Smooth, creamy and infused with herbs and spices, this is an easy to make spread so worth the small effort.
2025-09-28 03:32:09 UTC
Baba Ghanoush

Baba Ghanoush

The classic baba ghanoush - a Middle Eastern staple served with any self respecting meze.
2025-09-28 03:13:22 UTC
Hummus with cinnamon, lemon and ginger

Hummus with cinnamon, lemon and ginger

Grab some crusty bread or pitta to mop up the fried aromatic oil with this hummus.
2025-09-28 02:16:09 UTC
Crispy couscous with pumpkin, tomatoes and cinnamon

Crispy couscous with pumpkin, tomatoes and cinnamon

The crisp, caramelised layer at the bottom of the pan makes this couscous particularly appealing.
2025-09-27 02:21:54 UTC
Braised chickpeas with carrots, dates and feta

Braised chickpeas with carrots, dates and feta

A hearty Middle-eastern style one-pot stew featuring spiced chickpeas and carrots baked into a rich sauce, packed full of nutrition and flavour.
2025-09-27 02:07:37 UTC
Herb, spinach and burnt aubergine soup

Herb, spinach and burnt aubergine soup

A play on Indian cooking techniques and Middle Eastern flavours. A soup filled with flavours of the East fit as a meal in its own right.
2025-09-26 23:56:01 UTC
Adas bil hamod (lentil soup)

Adas bil hamod (lentil soup)

A delicious, hearty soup from Lebanon. Simple ingredients, full of flavour!
2025-09-26 23:40:17 UTC
Tunisian spiced chickpea and bread soup (lablabi)

Tunisian spiced chickpea and bread soup (lablabi)

This soup is a meal in a bowl that will give you all the nourishment and intense flavours you could wish for. Different takes on the theme are widespread, with tinned tuna and olives often served instead of the egg, or alongside the soup.
2025-09-26 06:06:17 UTC
Lamb and aubergine kofta

Lamb and aubergine kofta

Roast aubergine makes these koftas rich and moist, serve with yoghurt, salsa and rice for an outstanding meal.
2025-09-26 05:51:49 UTC
Courgette and chickpea ‘meatballs’ in spicy tomato sauce

Courgette and chickpea ‘meatballs’ in spicy tomato sauce

Get a taste of the middle-east with these chickpea “meatballs”, which are soft, pillowy and vibrant green inside. Serve with couscous or rice and a spoon of Greek yoghurt. If you like falafels, you'll love these!
2025-09-26 05:42:45 UTC
Hummus (Roasted Garlic and Caramelized Onion)

Hummus (Roasted Garlic and Caramelized Onion)

This hummus packs a punch of flavour. You can adjust the intensity by adding more or less roasted garlic to suit your taste.
2025-09-24 22:58:12 UTC
Hummus (Lima Bean)

Hummus (Lima Bean)

The buttery texture of lima beans make an outstanding smooth and creamy hummus. Serve them up with some vegetables or crackers.
2025-09-24 22:44:23 UTC
Hummus (Roasted Red Pepper)

Hummus (Roasted Red Pepper)

Red pepper, garlic and spices go into the hummus variant. Creamy with a little bit of texture, and packed with flavour – sweet, smoky, and spicy!
2025-09-24 22:35:19 UTC
Hummus (Herby Avocado)

Hummus (Herby Avocado)

A twist on the classic hummus, blending in avacado and a mix of herbs and spices for a moreable spread.
2025-09-24 05:46:59 UTC
Hummus (Classic Chickpea)

Hummus (Classic Chickpea)

The original, classic chickpea hummus. Quick and easy to make, and better than any store bought hummus - you can't beat that fresh made taste.
2025-09-24 05:38:54 UTC
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