All posts in Middle East

Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice mix which incorporates a variety of herbs and spices and used in soups, stews and even sprinkled over bread to create a

I was in the mood for some coffee and cake this afternoon - it was pouring with rain outside and the house was cold. I wanted to warm

This delicious dish from Turkey is really simple. Called Guvech over there it refers to the pot it is cooked in. Normally a clay dish which is served

Here's a dish guaranteed a small ripple of applause at any dinner party. This Jordanian national dish is just fabulous. The rice, which is cooked in lamb stock,

I remember eating a similar dish to this in Istanbul in one of the amazing meze restaurants dotted around the city. The dish I tried was intensely acidic

This is a classic Turkish dish which is quite unlike anything I've tasted before. I've eaten it many times, but never made my own until now. It's actually

This was an absolute triumph. I just love the earthy flavours running through this dish. It's such a simple yet delicious way to bring the humble rice to

Lamb ribs are a new one to me! I've eaten them once at a Szechuan restaurant but never seen them in the shops let alone cook with them.

I love potatoes - I must have Irish blood running through me from some distant relative cause I love them all ways! One of the tastiest preparations for