Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi New year, new start. For many, this is what the start of any new year symbolises; a time to detox, to nurture your soul with food that warms, nourishes & forgives. This year I want to do things differently. In short, I wanted to: eat less meat (and not miss it) explore non-dairy alternatives for milk continue to avoid processed …
Book review: Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi
Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi If there’s one chef who deserves far more recognition than he has, it’s Yotam. Don’t get me wrong, he does indeed have quite a loyal following, but I just don’t quite think he has hit the big time in the way his food deserves to. I do think that’s more likely to change …
Middle Eastern Stuffed Flatbreads
One spice you may not have tried before is Sumac. Made from the dried, crushed berries of a sumac tree it is an essential part of any Middle Eastern cuisine, imparting a citrusy, almost bitter taste that’s delicious in marinades, seasonings, stews and soups. Its partner, Za’atar, is Sumac with herbs and spices and both together deliver an incredible and unique flavour. This is …