A Middle East Feast
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Adana kebabs are long, thin skewers of lamb mince barbecued with spices and served with grilled veggies and fresh lemon.
06:58Make these prawn skewers the centrepiece of a big Middle Eastern BBQ spread. Sitting atop a bed of smoky baba ganoush, the prawns are covered with a Turkish bread sauce with butter and spices.
06:45This duck is incredibly succulent, slow roasted for six hours and served with a slightly sweet sauce that's a blend of walnut and spices.
06:10White figs have a very sweet flavour, more so than their more mellow siblings, lending this dish a warm, comforting flavour with melt-in-the-mouth lamb.
These flatbreads really bring together the best of Middle Eastern cooking, with a hint of sweetness from the honey and an aromatic array of spices like sumac, oregano and nutmeg.
09:57Fit for a feast, pull together these juicy, spicy chicken kebabs, homemade pits breads and fresh salad with a pomegranate molasses dressing and gather the clan.
July 2021
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05:04Often touted as a healthy alternative to chocolate, carob is so much more. The earthy caramel flavours pair well with savoury food, much like chocolate in a Mexican mole.
05:19This spicy fish stew has origins in the state of Libya with the name chraime deriving from the Arabic word for hot.
05:40Turn your favourite bowl of hummus into a charcoal-scented treat with a few drops of liquid smoke. The hummus makes a great snack as-is but a mushroom topping takes it from dip to meal.
07:01M'hencha is a filo pastry snake, rolled with a rich almond, white chocolate and ginger filling, with a few drops of rosewater for fragrance. Dress with rose petals for a truly stunning dessert.
05:32This Middle Eastern rice pudding is sweetened with a boozy anise liquor-flavoured sugar syrup and fresh strawberries atop.
06:17Crisp deep-fried rolls of brik pastry filled with lamb mince and parsley, served with fresh lemon and yoghurt.
07:20This is a wonderful traditional Lebanese chicken and rice dish with crisp onion, fried nuts, vermicelli noodles and a tahini dressing.
05:03Ful medames blends the best of a light salad and a comforting stew, finished with a zesty tahini-based sauce.
June 2021 07:26
07:26M'nazaeleh is a light stew made with eggplant, tomato and plenty of spices. It's vegan-friendly and can be served with bread or a Middle Eastern main.
An easy side dish of deep-fried cauliflower florets drizzled generously with a creamy tahini, garlic and lemon sauce.
05:24Fattoush is a fresh salad popular in Lebanon and Syria featuring toasted pieces of Lebanese bread, radish and beans with a zesty dressing.
05:42Zhough is a Yemeni hot sauce made with coriander and spices, served with Greek yoghurt to add a creamy twist.