Humble Tahini cookies

These unassuming cookies will surprise you with amazing flavour and how easy they are to make.

Cozy French Onion Soup

Don’t be intimidated in making this perennial favourite.  These are basic steps but you can certainly customise it to suite your taste.  Your stock will be key here so focus on that and the other bits will work very nicely together.  A great light and healthy dinner option that is as comforting as it is…

Fine Fattoush

Another light salad, usually served alongside a tabbouleh to give some options, this one is a sort of Middle Eastern take on the Caesar salad with the crispy pita bread “croutons”.  Very light and extremely healthy (I mean you got Radish in there!).  I haven’t included the sumac spice as a must in case you…

Mutabbal

Another Middle Eastern staple, this is for eggplant lovers – like me – a Godsend. This is very similar in appearance and texture to hummus but made entirely out of baked eggplant.  A nice appetizer, the eggplant is a great weighty addition to any meal. Time: 45 min Serves: 6 Good for: Flavourful, ethnic  appetizer…

Terrific Tabouleh

This is especially for those parsley lovers – where a salad can be more than just a salad. The special salad is considered Lebanon’s national food and is said to have originated in the mountains of Lebanon and Syria – but has since then found new fans all over the world (I have even seen…

Artichoke and Spinach Dip Duo

One of those instant classics in restaurants this Artichoke and Spinach dip is an easy way to create an impressive appetiser or for a casual late night movie snack.  It’s great as an alternative dip to those plastic cheese and ranch processed ones you pay for and you get a good serving of some greens…