Smoky aubergine grilled until silky, drizzled with garlic oil and lemon. An earthy side that pairs beautifully with lamb koftas.
Pumpkin roasted with warming curry spices, blended smooth, and finished with coconut cream. A fragrant, creamy soup with brightness from lime and a swirl of colour.
Flaky puff pastry pinwheels swirled with garlic herb cheese, golden and crisp from the oven. Perfect finger food, delicious warm or cold, and simple enough for effortless entertaining anytime.
Triangles that pack a punch These puff pastry triangles filled with spiced lamb and served with cooling mint yoghurt are bold, fragrant, and immensely satisfying. They’re the kind of appetiser that takes inspiration from Middle …
These Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Halloumi Skewers are a tropical twist on your standard vegetarian BBQ spread. Juicy chunks of caramelised pineapple meet the savoury richness of halloumi cheese, while strips of red pepper and …
Chimichurri works so well with courgettes! The first time I paired chimichurri with courgettes, it was a happy accident. I’d made the sauce for this bbq chicken with chimichurri recipe, but the courgettes I was …
This courgette, lemon, and mint salad is great in summer When the weather is warm, I find myself reaching for dishes that feel crisp and lively rather than heavy or complex. This courgette, lemon, and …
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 …
Chimichurri works so well with courgettes! The first time I paired chimichurri with courgettes, it was a happy accident. I’d made the sauce for this bbq chicken with chimichurri recipe, but the courgettes I was …
Harissa and chickpeas make courgettes so much more exciting I first tried this combination at a small Moroccan restaurant in London. They served a warm salad of vegetables in a shallow bowl, bright red from …
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 slow-roasting courgettes with tomatoes I’ve always thought of this as the easiest way to capture the flavours of ratatouille without the full complexity of the original. Instead of cooking everything separately, I let …
Why I love smoky Spanish courgette dishes When I’m cooking midweek, I’m always looking for sides that can bring a lot of personality to the table without much fuss. That’s exactly why I reach for …
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 …
Greek flavours feel so right with courgettes I wanted to create something with the sense of unhurried eating, the kind where the food is served in the middle of the table for everyone to share. …
Garlic and butter are a pairing I’ve loved since I first learned to cook. The combination feels both rustic and comforting, especially when paired with something fresh like courgette. I’ve been making this dish for …