Middle Eastern

I first made this dish a couple of days after a trip to a small Lebanese restaurant in London. The courgettes were charred until smoky, then topped with cool yoghurt, fresh mint, and a dusting …

When I first tried pairing roasted courgettes with tahini, I didn’t expect the creamy, nutty sauce to complement them so well. Courgettes, when roasted until golden and slightly sweet, have a soft texture that soaks …

I love pairing courgettes with za’atar and labneh Some days I want a side dish that feels more than just “vegetables on the plate” — I want textures, contrasts, and flavours that make you pause …

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 didn’t grow up eating baked aubergines. They weren’t something I craved or even understood until much later, when I started cooking for myself properly, not just throwing things in a pan and hoping for …

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 …