A combination of fragrant Indonesian spices like cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, and coriander, and the dried fruits and sweet notes of African cuisine, South African Cape
Cuisine: Africa & Middle East
Cape Malay Vegetable Curry
South African Cape Malay curry came about when Indonesian immigrants settled in Cape Malay in the 17th century. This curry is a combination of fragrant
West African Satay Okra Curry
West African Satay has to be one of my favourite, though underrated, curries. My version gets the peanut savoury/sweetness that’s indicative of this curry from
Grilled Baharat Snapper and Fattoush Salad
My Grilled Baharat Snapper and Fattoush Salad takes the simplicity of spiced and grilled fish and teams it with a traditional Lebanese side dish –
Lebanese Baharat Beef-Loaded Rice (Hashweh)
My Lebanese Baharat Beef-Loaded Rice is more traditionally known as Hashweh. Hashweh, which in the Middle East literally translates to ‘stuffing’ or ‘stuffed’, is a
One-Pot Baharat Chicken and CousCous
A bit of an amalgamation of Middle Eastern regions brings full flavour and utter ease in the form of my One-Pot Baharat Chicken and CousCous.
Butterflied Za’atar Roast Lamb and Potatoes
A guaranteed crowd-pleaser – roast lamb. But not just any roast lamb, my Butterflied Za’atar Roast Lamb that’s infused with our zesty, flavourful Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern Beef Bowls with Carrots, Zucchini Rice, and Za’atar
In this simple, easy-to-make, easy-to-eat one-bowl dish, minced beef is sauteed until browned and flavourful and teamed with sweet tender carrots and tangy Middle Eastern
Beef and Mixed Vegetable Tagine with Ethiopian Berbere
This African twist on the one-pot wonder is full of wonderful flavors, textures, and aromas that will delight your senses! Spiced with our Ethiopian Berbere
BBQ’d Berbere Fish with Zesty Tomato Salsa
One of my favourite summertime recipes to showcase this wonderful blend! The spicy, sweet, savoury flavours of the Berbere blend work so well with the
Berbere Lamb Chops with Chickpea, Feta, and Cucumber Salad
The perfect warm-evening dish that just screams summer! These Berbere-spiced lamb chops are grilled to medium-rare perfection, then served with a super-fresh salad of cucumber,
Lebanese Baharat Chickpea Soup
A delicious, hearty soup that’s packed full of flavour and nutrients. This one-pot wonder uses our Lebanese Baharat to add bags of flavour along with
Moroccan Chicken with Honey and Carrots
A tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish that I’m sure many of you are well acquainted with. This version, however, takes all the delicious, sumptuous
Moroccan Beef Tagine with Pumpkin and Chickpeas
I love a classic tagine, but this cheats version is much easier and just as delicious. Instead of using a traditional clay tagine, I just
Moroccan Rice Pilaf with Caramelised Onion, Orange and Pistachios
Perfect as a side dish alongside some grilled chicken or lamb or used simply as a standalone dish, this rice pilaf is full of flavour!
