by MJF | May 17, 2026 | Cinnamon, Coriander, Cumin, Lamb Main Courses, Main Courses, Middle East, Mint, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Lamb with Date, Tamarind & Spice Glaze A Middle Eastern-inspired lamb dish glazed with dates, tamarind, and warm spices. The dates provide natural sweetness, body, and gloss, while tamarind brings acidity and prevents the glaze from becoming heavy. Cutting Board and...
by MJF | Apr 26, 2026 | Appetisers, Hot Appetisers, Main Courses, Middle East, Spices & Herbs, Sumac, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
 Grilled Aubergine with Tahini, Pomegranate & Mint A composed dish built on the contrast between charred aubergine and balancing elements of tahini, pomegranate, and fresh herbs. The aubergine is grilled until deeply caramelised, introducing controlled bitterness,...
by MJF | Feb 9, 2026 | Appetisers, Cold Appetisers, Dips & Dressings, Middle East, Nigella, Snacks, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Yoghurt With Nigella & Olive Oil A simple mezze-style dish where thick yoghurt is finished with toasted nigella seeds and good olive oil. The result is cool, creamy, and aromatic, with the seeds lending a subtle onion-like bitterness and crunch. Small Serving...
by MJF | Aug 31, 2025 | African, Baking, Bread, Caribbean, Middle East, Snacks, World Cuisines
Cast Iron Skillet Flatbreads – Three Ways Versatile flatbreads cookedquickly in a cast iron skillet, perfect for scooping, wrapping, or servingalongside dips, curries, or grilled meats.Whether you’ve got 5 hours, 1hour, or just 30 minutes, here is a recipe to meet...
by MJF | Aug 30, 2025 | Appetisers, Cold Appetisers, Cumin, Dips & Dressings, Hors d'Oeuvres, Middle East, Paprika, Snacks, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Hummus A classic Middle Eastern dip made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic. Smooth, nutty, and tangy — perfect with warm flatbreads, grilled meats, or as part of a mezze spread. Food Processor 250 g Chickpeas, dried (soaked overnight and cooked until tender...
by MJF | Jul 20, 2025 | Basic Preparations, Middle East, Spice Blends & Seasonings, World Cuisines
Za’atar Spice Blend A fragrant Middle Eastern seasoning blend combining herbs, sesame, and sumac, Za’atar is versatile and deeply aromatic. Traditionally sprinkled over flatbreads with olive oil, it also enhances meats, roasted vegetables, dips, and salads with its...
