In my most-cherished Ottolenghi book ‘Plenty’, is this wonderfully aromatic and warming dish – it makes the perfect winter salad when plates of cold lettuce
Cuisine: Africa & Middle East
Roasted Sweet Potato, Leek and Harissa Soup
This soup is the perfect winter warmer on a cold night and makes great leftovers for lunch the next day. Often I make a double
Moroccan Baked Eggplant with Harissa Yoghurt
This recipe uses two of my all-time favorite North African spice blends and showcases them beautifully! The spice mix creates an aromatic outer crust and
Ottolenghi’s Leek Fritters with North African Chermoula
This is a favourite of mine from Ottolenghi’s vegetarian book ‘Plenty’. He speaks of how he came up with the recipe as a homage to
Pistachio & Lemon Myrtle Dukkah-Crusted Snapper
This recipe is my take on a favorite Maggie Beer recipe of mine. To showcase this stunning Aussie snapper, I’ve made mine using our Pistachio
Doro Wat – Authentic Ethiopian Berbere-Spiced Chicken Stew
Doro Wat is an Ethiopian stew using the wonderfully fragrant spice blend, Berbere. It’s one of the most famous African dishes and easily one of
Bobotie – A South African Signature Dish with Yellow Rice
This wonderful dish of spiced meat baked in the oven until its egg-custard top is golden and blistered is one of my favourite comfort dishes.
Cos and green bean salad with Middle Eastern yoghurt dressing
A lettuce salad is often pegged as ‘boring’ or ‘bland’ but this cos and green bean salad with Middle Eastern yoghurt dressing is anything but.
Brioche french toast with banana and crunchy dukkah
French toast is a brekky favorite in my house and a Sunday morning ritual we never miss. The crispy outside and soft gooey egg center
Middle Eastern Braised Lamb Shanks with Dates and Cous Cous
Lamb shanks are a classic slow-cooked dish that have been tried and tested for many years now. They’re such an easy ‘set and forget’ meal
Simple Moroccan lamb curry
This simple Moroccan lamb curry is so easy to make and packed full of flavour. Done in the pressure cooker this curry is ready in
Egyptian Dukkah-Spiced Multigrain Chips
Chips are an excellent party snack or great to munch on during movie nights but they aren’t the healthiest snack option. Lynton from My Market
Cumin and Chilli-Spiced Chickpea and Lemon Soup
Chickpeas are little health powerhouses. They are jam-packed with protein, fibre, folate and good carbohydrates. This Chickpea and Lemon Soup by My Market Kitchen’s Emma
Figs with marscapone and cardamom
Everyone loves dessert but they can often be time-consuming and difficult to make. This simple dessert using figs is super easy to make but doesn’t
Preserved Lemons recipe a must for all Moroccan food fans
Preserved lemons are salty, lemony flavor bombs that can rev up any bland dish and give it an exotic twist. Used particularly throughout Moroccan cooking,
