Recipes

Dukkah — a crunchy Egyptian blend of nuts, sesame and spices

Homemade Egyptian Dukkah (Nut & Spice Blend)

A homemade dukkah recipe — the crunchy Egyptian blend of toasted hazelnuts, sesame and spices for dipping with bread and olive oil. With tips, uses and a recipe card.

Muhallabia milk pudding topped with chopped pistachios

Muhallabia: Rose Water Milk Pudding

A muhallabia recipe — the silky Middle Eastern milk pudding scented with rose water and topped with pistachios. Easy, make-ahead, gluten-free, with a recipe card.

Persian jewelled rice with saffron, barberries and pistachios

Persian Jewelled Rice with Barberries & Pistachios

Persian jewelled rice (zereshk polo) — fragrant saffron basmati studded with tart barberries, pistachios and almonds. A showstopper recipe with a printable card.

Shakshuka — eggs poached in a spiced tomato and capsicum sauce in a pan

Shakshuka: Eggs Poached in Spiced Tomato

An easy shakshuka recipe — eggs poached in a spiced tomato and capsicum sauce. A one-pan brunch classic with step-by-step method, tips, FAQ and a recipe card.

Mujaddara — lentils and rice topped with crispy fried onions

Mujaddara: Lentils & Rice with Crispy Onions

An authentic mujaddara recipe — lentils and rice crowned with sweet caramelised onions. A vegan Middle Eastern classic with step-by-step method and a recipe card.

Lebanese fattoush salad with toasted bread, tomato, cucumber and sumac

Fattoush: The Classic Lebanese Bread Salad

An authentic fattoush recipe — the crunchy Lebanese bread salad with sumac and a tangy pomegranate dressing. Step-by-step method, tips, FAQ and a recipe card.

Golden layered baklava topped with pistachios, cut into diamonds

Traditional Baklava with Walnuts & Pistachios

A traditional baklava recipe — crisp filo layered with walnuts and pistachios, soaked in rose water syrup. Step-by-step method, tips, FAQ and a printable card.

Bowl of smooth Lebanese hummus drizzled with olive oil

The Best Homemade Hummus (Smooth & Creamy)

The best homemade hummus recipe — ultra-smooth, lemony and rich with tahini. Step-by-step method, expert tips, FAQ and a printable recipe card.

Chia Seeds: Benefits and 5 Easy Ways to Use Them

The benefits of chia seeds and five easy ways to use them — chia pudding, smoothies, a vegan egg substitute and more — plus serving and storage tips.

Za'atar, a Middle Eastern spice blend of thyme, sumac and sesame

A Beginner's Guide to Middle Eastern Spices

A beginner's guide to essential Middle Eastern spices — cumin, sumac, za'atar, cardamom, baharat and more — with tips on using, buying and storing them.

Bastourma (pastirma) — cured, spice-crusted air-dried beef, thinly sliced

What Is Bastourma and How Do You Eat It?

Bastourma (basturma) explained — what this spiced, air-dried cured beef is, what it tastes like, how to eat it, and where to buy it in Sydney.

What Is Parisian Essence and How Do You Use It?

What Parisian essence is, what it does in baking and gravies, how much to use, substitutes, and where to buy it in Australia.

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