Type: Dairy-free
Spiced ‘shepherd’s pie’ with butterbean crust
If lamb siniyah is a Middle Eastern take on the shepherd’s pie, then this is my North African take, with a butterbean…
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with mint and cumin
This is a feast of a meal, served with something like butterbeans – gently mashed with the cooking juices from the lamb…
Grilled lamb fillet with almonds and orange blossom
This is a great dish for feeding friends, as you can get much of the work done in advance. The day before,…
Lamb siniyah
This is the Middle Eastern equivalent of shepherd’s pie, with a tahini crust standing in for the layer of mashed potato. It’s…
Anchovy and samphire spaghetti
Both samphire and anchovy pack a really salty punch. Combining the two results in a simple little dish which delivers big on…
Gigli with chickpeas and za’atar
Gigli means ‘lilies’ in Italian, and their floral wavy edges are a great vehicle for the chickpeas and anchovies in the sauce….
Baked rice with confit tomatoes and garlic
This was my go-to side for a good few months, working well with pretty much anything else on the table. There’s also…
Rice noodle salad with cucumber and poppy seeds
For anyone who thinks that this list of ingredients looks suspiciously long for a book of simple recipes, I’m actually feeling quite…
Soba noodles with lime, cardamom and avocado
Scraping the seeds from 12 cardamom pods and crushing them might feel like a bit of a fiddle, just for ½ tsp,…