Lebanese Chicken
Freshly ground cumin, lemony sumac, the boldness of garlic, the smooth earthy nuttiness of the walnut, all balanced with a drizzle of honey and the sweet nibble of a pomegranate aril. An adaptation of a Lebanese chicken recipe.
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Mexico City Food Guide
Mexico City Food Guide, Muchas Graçias Mexico City – colourful, chaotic, and a crash-course in street-food, as Ishay Govender-Ypma learns, tasting her way through markets and curb-side stalls. Fine dining your north star? Check! But you’ll soon be drawn back to the abuela-style dishes found in the simple diners and homes around town. My Mexico [...]
Brazilian Food – a Mix of Influences
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Dining in Dubai
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Dubai through the Food of the People
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Roasted Butternut, Crisp Apple & Labneh Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing
Roasted Butternut, Crisp Apple & Labneh Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing - pomegranate molasses from Istanbul and a flashback to the Grand Bazaar.
Three Pepper Garlic Roast Chicken – the everyday Sunday Roast
I find myself longing for the comfort of the Sunday meal on a weekday too and roasting a chicken isn't any strenuous effort. Apart from mixing up a marinade to slather over it, and turning it over a few times, there isn't much to be done.
Moroccan Lemon & Cumin Lamb and Vegetable Stew
This Lamb & Vegetable Stew is given a distinctly Moroccan Twist by the addition of lip-smacking preserved lemons and freshly ground cumin. Chilli adds an exciting bite.
Baked Aubergine with Hummus and Zaatar Greek Yoghurt
The Cape Town food loving community has adopted Meat Free Monday with zeal and while we all attempt to reduce our carbon foot print, re- use, re-purpose and recycle, eating a meat free meal one or more times a week is a contribution toward that end and just makes sense. A really easy, fuss free meat free meal (or accompaniment to a meal) is grilled aubergine served with home-made hummus and a dollop of thick natural yoghurt dusted with zaatar, a lemony sesame seed Lebanese spice.