I veer between thinking I’m an utter failure and believing I’m special ‘You should have set the bar a lot higher. You seem to have all the qualities a man could want. I don’t get it.’ That was a text from P, the new one, referencing the way I’ve been …...Read More

These kofte really are pleasingly straightforward and a recipe that I’ve made many times since coming back from that trip These simple yet delicious little kofte are based on something I tasted in a restaurant in the city of Antioch in southern Turkey and make use of dried mint – …...Read More

‘I’m a healthier person now that she’s gone but I feel sad and guilty. I couldn’t help her recover’ It should mean the start of a bright new family future – but the reality is sometimes unbearably traumatic. Adoptive parents tell Anna Moore about the shame and despair of admitting …...Read More

Chorizo really is such a fantastic ingredient and its capability to deliver bags of flavour to anything it comes into contact with always makes it a crowd-pleaser and a refrigerator staple in my household This wonderful combination of smoky, spiced chorizo and cumin-spiked, creamy goat’s cheese is a winner. Chorizo …...Read More

Spatchcocking a poussin reduces the cooking time further still and makes for a wonderful, evenly cooked bird with lovely crisp skin and juicy, tender meat The joy of a poussin is that it cooks in half the time of a normal-sized chicken. Spatchcocking a poussin reduces the cooking time further …...Read More

The first kebabs were made by Persian soldiers who would grill meats on their swords, hence the traditional flat skewers Persians use today For Persians, this dish is an institution. The word ‘kebab’ (or kabab, as Persians call it) means ‘to grill’, usually over fire. The first kebabs were made …...Read More

That perfect balance of a sweet, salty and creamy filling encased in puff pastry is comfort food personified It’s no secret that I always keep vacuum-packed cooked beetroot and feta cheese in my refrigerator at all times. They have saved me from going hungry on many occasions and are actually …...Read More

Quick-fix suppers with a Middle Eastern flavour by acclaimed chef Sabrina Ghayour Quick-fix suppers with a Middle Eastern flavour by acclaimed chef Sabrina Ghayour. See here See the first recipe HERE. Find ALL the recipes in the Related Articles box below Now BUY THE BOOK with £7 off! Simply: Easy …...Read More

These are stupidly simple and surprisingly delicious I came up with these when I needed to use up some mozzarella and I resorted to raiding my spice rack. It’s a marriage of the Lebanese mana’eesh (za’atar-rubbed breads) and the humble Italian pizza, but ultimately very different to both of them. …...Read More

It’s hearty but not heavy; rich – only in a really good way – and ideal for sharing I am a recent convert to dried beans and sometimes they really are worth the extra time. I like a little bite in my beans, which canned beans lack, so this garlicky, …...Read More