Cerkez Tavugu or Circassian chicken salad is a traditional Turkish salad of chicken and a creamy walnut infused garlic sauce. Apparently, the pale colour of the sauce can be likened to the complexion of the beautiful ladies from Circassia, a region of the Caucus mountains, hence the name. I absolutely love this recipe and it’s… Continue reading Circassian Chicken Salad

This is a super easy salad to prepare. Za’atar can mean one of two things – the plant that grows in Middle East or the herb blend, a mix of dried herbs, sesame seeds and sometimes other spices. The za’atar plant is a protected species in both Israel and Palestine for fear it will become… Continue reading Cucumber with Za’atar

Zaalouk or aubergine caviar as it’s known in Morocco is a great way to cook the sometimes forgotten aubergine. This combination of aubergine and tomatoes is brought to life by sweet paprika and fresh herbs. Hands down it’s my favourite dish from my blog so far, a close tie with my recipe for Circassian chicken… Continue reading Zaalouk

Turkish tomato salad otherwise known as Gavurdagi Salatasi transforms sweet tomatoes into something magical. Sumac, used all throughout the Middle East and North Africa, has a tangy lemon flavour which accompanies the pomegranate molasses perfectly. Aleppo pepper flakes can be found in Asian food shops, otherwise chilli pepper flakes are a suitable substitute. Chopped walnuts… Continue reading Turkish Tomato Salad