Baharat (Bahārāt, بهارات) is a Middle Eastern spice mix or blend that can be found all over the region. It does vary from household to household and most certainly from region to region, and like Ras El Hanout and Advieh, it is…
In culinary terms, “Ras el Hanout” refers to the aromatic spice blend used liberally in North African cooking. What is Ras el Hanout? The term “Ras el Hanout” (in Arabic رأس الحانوت) actually means “head of the shop” in Arabic. In…
Tabil (in Arabic تابل) is a favourite spice mix or blend from Tunisia and Algeria. Unlike the the “busier” Ras El Hanout, Tabil is very, very basic, containing only coriander, caraway and chilli flakes in its simplest form. Flavours of…
Chicken Basquaise or Chicken Basque is a very popular French casserole dish from the Basque country, although you will find many variations of it all across the Mediterranean. Chicken Basquaise with Merguez Sausages Basque country is the area of the…
Son-in-law eggs recipe, a favourite Thai recipe, especially with children. Learn to make this easy Thai recipe at home! Curious name or not, son-in-law eggs are a favourite amongst Thai children, with their soft on the inside and crispy, chewy…
Hünkar Beğendi or Sultan’s Delight is one of my favourite Turkish recipes. It’s something I must have on my frequent trips there. Hünkar Beğendi (Sultan’s Delight) Hünkar Beğendi or Sultan’s Delight, is an old Turkish recipe going back a few…