Ingredient: Black Pepper

A vibrant one-pan shakshuka with chickpeas, spinach, and preserved lemon. The rich tomato base is lifted by citrusy tang, warming spices, and perfectly soft eggs. Ideal for brunch or a light dinner.

A light, zesty salad of creamy white beans, smoky charred courgette, and bright preserved lemon, finished with fresh dill and parsley. Perfect warm or cold, it’s a vibrant summer dish that’s simple, satisfying, and full …

Preserved lemons have a way of cutting through the everyday. I always keep a jar in the fridge, and this cauliflower pilaf is one of the reasons why. It’s a quick one-pan dish I turn …

There’s something satisfying about couscous salads when they’re packed with texture and flavour. I’ve been making versions of this one for years, but once I started adding preserved lemon, it came alive. The saltiness and …

The stew starts with a gentle sauté of onion, garlic, and spices. I use cumin and smoked paprika to build a base that feels rich and slightly smoky. I add diced sweet potato, tinned tomatoes, …

Bavette steak is one of those cuts I always come back to for barbecuing. It’s got that loose, open grain that soaks up marinade beautifully and a deep, beefy flavour that stands up well to …

I always keep a pack of skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs in the fridge through barbecue season. They’re cheap, full of flavour, and much more forgiving than breasts over the coals. When I want to change …

When I’ve got people coming round for a last-minute BBQ, I tend to grab a pack of pork shoulder steaks. They’re well-marbled, quick to cook, and a good bit cheaper than ribs or chops. Most …

Beef short ribs are made for slow BBQ. The layers of fat, sinew and meat break down over time, leaving you with something that pulls apart at the nudge of a fork. I like mine …

Skirt steak has a deep, beefy taste that stands up well to fire. It’s long and flat, cooks quickly, and slices up beautifully against the grain. It doesn’t cost a fortune, but when treated right, …