Arabic salad as my Grandma made it; fresh, zingy and perfect for a hot summers day.
Category: Arabic food.
Sesame Squash
A simple squash dish with sesame paste that is not tahini and chilli sauce.
Autumn squash moutabal
A decadent and creamy dip of seasonal squash, tahini and preserved lemons
Bid allayeh (eggs poached in tomato)
A very simple breakfast recipe of eggs simmered in a spiced tomato sauce.
fermented red cabbage dip with mushroom and sweetcorn
A simple dip to make with ferments passed their peak
fattet Betenjan and the village of Battir
A delicious aubergine mezze and a recollection of the village of Battir
Muhammara
Muhammara is a delicious mezze made from roasted peppers, crushed walnuts and Aleppo pepper originating in Syria
Taboon bread
Bake your own soft and chewy flat breads in a home made ‘taboon’ oven. Also a great base for a za’atar ‘pizza’!
Hummus
A delicious and creamy Jerusalem style hummus as taught to me by my Dad
Steamed carrots with garlicky yoghurt and sumac croutons
A simple, seasonal and light mezze made with carrots, yoghurt and leftover bread
