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Charcoal-grilled lamb koftas with smoky aubergine showcase authentic Middle Eastern flavours. The combination of charred lamb and silky aubergine makes this recipe a summer favourite for outdoor cooking.

The First Time I Tasted These Flavours Together The first time I tasted this dish, roasted aubergine and courgette, the combination of smoky aubergine, cool yoghurt, and sharp pomegranate molasses, it stopped me in my …

I’ve always loved how roasting brings out the natural sweetness of courgettes and aubergines, but for this recipe, I wanted something that whispered warm and Middle Eastern. A gentle coating of ras el hanout does …

There’s something great about this roasted garlic hummus. It’s sweet, nutty, and so much softer than raw garlic, which makes it perfect for hummus. This roasted garlic hummus is creamy, light, and packed with a …

This smoky paprika hummus is my go-to when I want a dip with a little extra depth and warmth. It’s made with the same core ingredients as traditional hummus but elevated with sweet smoked paprika, …

This sun-dried tomato and basil hummus brings a Mediterranean twist to the classic chickpea dip. Packed with rich, tangy tomatoes and the fresh aroma of basil, it’s one of those recipes I come back to …

There’s something visually pleasing about beetroot hummus. The colour always impresses, that rich magenta-purple shade draws people in before they’ve even tasted it. But once you get past the looks, what really keeps you coming …

I love making this spiced carrot hummus when I’ve got a bag of slightly sad carrots hanging around. Roasting them brings out their natural sweetness, which pairs really well with earthy cumin, a little paprika, …

I’ve made hummus more times than I can count, but this roasted red pepper hummus is one of the ones I keep coming back to. It’s full of smoky, sweet, garlicky flavours and has a …