Lemon & Thyme Cheesecake

Lemon, Honey & Thyme Cheesecake

Lemon, Honey & Thyme Cheesecake We don’t really eat puddings at home – or when eating in restaurants either! But there are times that warrant a sweet dessert. For my niece-in-law’s last birthday I made this lemon, honey and thyme cheesecake and it was very well received. 22cm Cheesecake 700gram…

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Muhammara & Zhoug Mezze

Muhammara & Zhoug Mezze

Muhammara & Zhoug Mezze Countires around the Mediterranean Sea have always had light lunches and suppers covered when it comes to the – now increasingly hot – summer months. From Greece to Lebanon, families and friends sit around a meze – or mezze – table . A mezze can be…

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fattet hummus

fattet hummus

fattet hummus A great summer fix for lunch or supper. Fattet hummus, Fattet al-hummus or hummus fatteh – depending on where your from, is a wonderful mix of textures and flavours; and if pomegranates are not in season, it can be easily tweaked by incorporating peaches, apricots – or any fruit…

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Lush Green Shakshuka

Lush Green Shakshuka

Lush Green Shakshuka Green is good. Shakshuka traditionally features eggs poached on a spiced, red pepper and tomato base – but with summer just around the corner, I’m looking for a lighter alternative. The lushest green shakshuka has a base of perfectly cooked leeks, garlic and asparagus with the poached…

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Hummus & Falafel Mezze Salad

Hummus & Falafel Mezze Salad

Hummus & Falafel Mezze Salad As the temperature soars, I find myself constantly on the lookout for new salad ideas and my trusty Central Market never fails to deliver. There’s a great Levantine stall that sell great chickpea falafel, so hummus & falafel mezze salad it is! As with all…

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