Sides & salads

Got some leftover lebanese bread you need to use up? This fattoush salad is the perfect use for it. Made with a few fresh ingredients and chick peas, it works well with any middle eastern dishes or a barbecue. Add some crushed garlic to the olive oil before you cook the bread to add some more flavour.  [Read more…] about Fattoush salad

With new season fresh produce now available, try this lovely fresh asparagus, nectarine and salted ricotta salad. Great with any barbecued meats and quick to prepare, it is a guaranteed hit. Salted ricotta is available in the deli section of your supermarket. [Read more…] about Asparagus and salted ricotta salad

When lemon season is upon us, it it time to make preserved lemon. This versatile accompaniment is great with tagines, in the cavity of a roasting chicken, or in a grain salad. It is strong in flavour, so only use a small amount. A great gift for friends at Christmas too, but only make small jars as you only use it in small amounts. There’s no time like the present, so get preserving. [Read more…] about Preserved lemon

There is nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread in the house. This focaccia is a great thing to cook on the weekend, as you need a bit of time to allow the dough to rise. The effort is well worth it. [Read more…] about Fabulous focaccia

Niçoise salad is quick and easy and makes a great quick dinner or lunch. The oil from the tuna works with the lemon to make the dressing – simplifying the process.  [Read more…] about Niçoise salad

This beetroot salad is quick to make and only needs a few fresh ingredients and some pantry staples. You can buy the peeled and cooked beetroot in the refrigerator section of the supermarket, which saves your hands from staining too. Or you can cheat with tinned/canned baby beetroot if you are really pressed. [Read more…] about Beetroot salad