Falafel with hummus and dukkah

Published on March 7, 2018

Is there anything quite so good as these Middle Eastern bites of goodness? We’re showing you how to make falafel from scratch this week, with some hummus and dukkah on the side.

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Massaman butternut burgers

Published on November 27, 2017

Do you love Thai food? Then you have to try our Massaman butternut burgers. Perfect for vegetarians, it lives up to its name and is packed with peanuts and spices key to Middle Eastern cuisine.

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Fattoush salad

Published on September 7, 2017

This Middle Eastern salad is defined by the toasted pita bread that goes into it, adding that satisfying crunch. So how about our fattoush salad for a lovely meat-free meal today?

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An exclusive interview with Tammy Fry from vegan powerhouse The Fry Family Food Co.

Published on July 3, 2017

I was lucky enough to attend this year’s Fry’s Annual Green Meeting hosted in Cape Town where they launched their latest product Kasha, an instant cereal that can be used as a shake on-the-go or as a warming porridge this winter. It’s filled with protein and superfoods, gluten-free and of course, 100% vegan. After the product launch, over a glass...

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Baba ganoush

Published on June 5, 2017

Making this Middle Eastern spread is super easy and the perfect accompaniment to any vegetarian dinner. Enjoy baba ganoush with flatbreads, veggies, anything that can be dipped, spread or spooned!

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Preserved lemons

Published on February 11, 2017

Now here’s something we love. We especially love them in Middle Eastern and North African dishes, but they also add some lovely zesty freshness to meat dishes, salads and drinks alike. Remember to slice them very thinly as their taste can be quite overpowering when adding big chunks of lemon to your meal.

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Cook with these spices for better health

Published on December 28, 2016

Don’t overlook your spice rack when it comes to cooking healthy dishes. Not only do spices add wonderful flavour (without any kilojoules!), but each one has its own special properties to benefit your health.

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Brinjal, cauliflower and ostrich tabbouleh

Published on November 29, 2016

This traditional Middle Eastern dish has a lovely fresh, zesty and herby summer flavour. Our recipe adds brinjals, cauliflower and lean ostrich meat to the mix, turning it into a wholesome weeknight dinner.

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