SALADS/SIDES

Carrot and Cumin Salad

Only have carrots in the fridge? Need a salad to go with your meal? **cough** I mean, looking for a tangy and flavourful side salad to...

Muhammara

Fed up of hummus? Never! But there's always room for another dip on the table. this one can even be a bit spicy if you want! Muhammara is...

Cracked Freekeh Soup

Is it only me who bursts in to a terrible rendition of an even more terrible 90s Another Level song any time they hear the word "freaky'...

Bamieh: Okra

Bamieh is a Middle Eastern okra dish with variations to recipe across the families and the lands. Sometimes it has meat but often is...

Fattoush

Fattoush is such a simple delight. Roughly chop the veggies and drizzle with lemon juice, oil and plenty of sumac. If you haven't heard...

Molokhia

I'M SO BLOOOOOMIN EXCITED. I'm not sure how many of you are going to understand (until you eat it). My Arab friends will understand...

Corn Chowder

Today I've made two comfort dishes; this corn chowder and my mouthwatering Molokhia. I feel incredibly guilty when I say "my xxx"...

Big Bulgar Tabouleh

Now, I don't think this summer herby dish is new to many people but I think it often conjures up an image of way too many bitty herbs...

Dreamy Pumpkin Soup

I'm not quite sure how to express how much love I have for this soup. I'm not normally a fan of pumpkin soup but the whole bulb of...

Pumpkin & Lentil Salad

Let's just agree that salads just aren't enough most of the time? Man cannot live on leaves alone (well, he probably could for a while)...