Game is very common in the East Med and hunting for game is enjoyed by many irrespective of economic background. Cypriots in particular love their game and yet it is unlikely that you would find game on a restaurant menu unless you knew where to go as a local. Since moving to London and I […]
Beetroot salad with tahini dressing
The raw beetroot is lovely and crunchy and combined with the tangy tahini dressing makes for a very moreish salad. I had this with roasted chicken thighs but it would be perfect as part of a meze. Although using cooked beetroot in this type of salad is more common it doesn’t quite have the same […]
Spinach and lamb fatayers with a tahini dip
Some traditions should be sacrosanct not because they perpetuate perfection but because they represent years of love, family bonds and connections. A close friend has for the past 16 years upheld her tradition of making a Thanksgiving dinner for friends. The size of the dinner parties has ranged from 10-30 people. She started this tradition […]
Kid goat loin with spinach and whey cheese salad
Celebration of the end of the olive harvest Part 1 The olive harvest is nearing its end in the East Med and I am minded to mark this with a dish in celebration. I am also reminded of its true purpose rather than a popular substitution for vegetable oil. My father, who in his typical […]
Rabbit Stew and Orzo
Cinnamon and spice and all things nice About 10 years ago my father gave me a book as present. It’s a cook book without any photos, dubious hand drawn illustrations and no portion sizes in any of the recipes. It is written unapologetically in a strong dialect with a glossary at the back to explain […]
Roast Leg of Goat (kid) with pumpkin in yogurt and sumac
Kid is actually softer on the palate than people may think. Yes it is earthy and flavourful but it can be a little more bashful than lamb which is why I don’t think it’s fair to the meat to cook it in something as strong as rosemary. Fresh oregano, thyme and lemon are the perfect […]
