Tomato Risotto is one of my favourite risotti. Here, I’ve taken it up a notch by using a peat-smoked tomato sauce with truffle that lends incredible depth to this classic Italian recipe. Christmas Risotto As Christmas draws near, the air…
Mujaddara is a rustic and very humble looking vegan rice and lentil dish that is enjoyed throughout the Middle East. Origin of Mujaddara The roots of Mujaddara can be traced back hundreds of years, with its origin believed to be…
Easy, rustic Egyptian rice recipe as enjoyed by many in the land of the pyramids. It makes the perfect accompaniment to so many Middle Eastern and North African dishes. Egyptian Rice with Vermicelli This combination of rice and vermicelli isn’t…
Koshari is a rustic, no frills, comforting carbfest of epic proportions! Rice, pasta, noodles, chickpeas, lentils – all topped with some crispy, yummy onions, tangy tomato sauce and a spine-tingling cumin sauce! What is Koshari? Koshari is a dish that raises eyebrows…
Reshteh polo is a Persian dish of rice and noodles that is customarily eaten during Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Some families have it on the eve and others, for dinner on the day itself. It has such an amazing…
This Vegetable Maqluba is a delicious, lightly spiced rice dish that makes a wonderful centrepiece for celebrations. Perfect for vegetarians but will also be loved by the carnivores in your family. What is Maqluba? Maqluba, which means upside down, is…