At the heart of many great Mediterranean dishes is the humble, ubiquitous Sesame Seed. And, in the Middle East and North Africa, this staple us often seen in the form of Tahini – a very smooth paste of ground Toasted Sesame Seeds with added Sesame Oil and other goodies.Read More →
Here is the jewel of Moroccan/Tunisian/Algerian cuisine: A spicy, sweet, flavourful Stew of Goat, Lamb, or Game, with dried fruits and Tomatoes, cooked low and slow in a special pot that is both indigenous and unique to the region. I speak of none other than the beloved Tajine!Read More →
Time to shift our attention to North Africa – the oft-neglected ‘poor sister’ of Mediterranean cuisine – and discover the delights of stuff like the region’s trademark stew, Tajine. But, first, we have to learn about the region’s trademark flavour tradition and universal spice blend: Ras el Hanout!Read More →
You get it in Spain, Morocco, Italy and Greece, and throughout the Middle East and Southeast Asia. All these culinary regions have their own take on Savoury Rice reflecting their flavours and traditions – but one technique will guarantee you perfect fluffy Rice every time – whatever cuisine you celebrate!Read More →
Here’s the Italian version of an elegant, flavourful, creamy side dish that most folks think is difficult and time consuming to prepare. Most folks also think there are manifold Chefly secrets involved in creating the perfect Risotto. But I’m going to show you how it’s really done – and in under 25 minutes!Read More →
As Pasta is to Italy, as Rice is to Asia and Spain, and Potatoes are to Europe and the New World, so Couscous is to the people of the Western Mediterranean, most especially, North Africa. And this simple, delicious peasant food staple has its own unique secrets for you to discover!Read More →
Can there be any dish that is more a trademark of Greek cuisine than the ubiquitous Yoghurt sauce known as Tzatziki? As much a treat as a staple at the Greek dining table, it is at once an elegant accompaniment to any Greek feast (alongside fresh Pitas) and a breeze to make…Read More →
Chickpeas are just about universal in their appeal and they’re loved nowhere more than in the Middle East! And the yummy treat made from them most often there is revered as a staple of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. I speak of nothing less than the simple, noble Hummus…Read More →