Ingredient: vegetable stock

Spinach and chickpeas are simmered with cumin, garlic, and smoked paprika for a fragrant Spanish tapas dish. Hearty yet light, it’s perfect with roasted peppers, mushrooms, or potatoes.

Artichokes are trimmed and simmered gently with garlic, olive oil, and white wine for a tender Spanish tapas dish. It’s light, seasonal, and pairs with peppers, aubergine, or chickpeas.

Chickpeas are simmered with spinach, tomatoes, and smoked paprika for a hearty Spanish stew. It’s warming, vegetarian, and ideal for pairing with roasted vegetables, green beans, or patatas bravas in winter tapas spreads.

Fluffy couscous tossed with roasted peppers, courgettes, and aubergine makes a side that’s both light and hearty. Perfect for balancing spiced lamb koftas, it soaks up their juices while adding colour and sweet roasted flavour.

Creamy risotto with roasted pumpkin, sage-infused butter, and Parmesan. This rich autumn side is slow-cooked for depth of flavour and finished with crisp sage leaves for texture. Serve alongside roast chicken, grilled fish, or beef …

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, …

Leek, Pumpkin & Cauliflower Soup with a twist of Feta & Za'atar. A gourmet blend inspired by leftovers, perfect for cold evenings.

Cauliflower Soup with Cheddar Cheese, a perfect autumnal comfort dish. Rich, creamy, and bursting with flavour, a must-try this season!