I have always wanted to travel to the Middle East. The long and complex history and rich culture alone make it a region worth visiting but I would be fibbing if I didn’t admit that the food is the main hook. I close my eyes and picture the scene: still-warm pita and proper kebabs, smoky … Continue reading
Something my dad has passed on to me is my undying love of hummus. I eat a lot of it. Really a lot. And I’ve tried them all. My favourite? Homemade hummus comes out on top every time. And there’s really no need for embellishment – five ingredients and a blender is all you need! … Continue reading
In spite of the recent raincloud firmly placed over England, I am going to stick to sunshine food for the next few months – fresh fare with crunch and zing and a lightness that winter’s offerings can lack. I’m spring-cleaning my diet mainly because this is my kind of food but also because it’s time … Continue reading
I came across a Persian recipe for lamb with cardamom and yoghurt a few years ago in Paul Gayler’s book Flavours which sounded wonderful – I eagerly folded the corner of the page down, put it back on the shelf and completely forgot about it…until this week. Better late than never! My brother came round for dinner yesterday … Continue reading
My Mum came over for supper last night and I wanted to cook something light and fresh for us. She is a big aubergine fan so I opted for baba ganoush. This wonderfully smoky aubergine dip is so tasty that I even know those who claim to be anti-aubergine who merrily tuck in. The smokiness comes … Continue reading
pip & little blue 