It's hard to believe this Middle Eastern comfort food feast can be on the table in under 20 minutes!
64 recipes inspired by MasterChef's Ottolenghi week
You’ve watched him on MasterChef all week, now you can try your hand at recipes inspired by food guru Yotam Ottolenghi and the delicious food some of the contestants have created. Enjoy!
Middle Eastern roast chicken with couscous
“Add some spice to a family favourite” - Hayden Quinn.
Three cheese and spinach jaffles
This classic comfort food treat gets a Middle Eastern twist.
Glazed octopus skewers with chunky fattoush
These octopus skewers are not only effortlessly impressive, but they also taste amazing too. Perfect for when friends and family are popping over.
Quick stuffed bullhorn peppers
Serve as a sensational side dish or as a vegetarian main at your next dinner party.
One-bowl vegetarian kibbeh with vine leaves
This impressive vegetarian dish is not only tasty but also light on the washing up, which is always a good thing!
Eggplants stuffed with haloumi, basil and pine nuts
Eggplant, haloumi, basil and pine nuts? This recipe has got it all. Plus it's vegetarian.
Toss and bake baklava chicken wings
We're willing to bet you've never had chicken wings – or baklava – like this before!
Cauliflower and lamb 'not quite falafel'
Whether served as a meal, or as a part of a serving platter, these 'not quite felafel' will go down a treat.
Carrot, cauliflower and za'atar soup
Carrots and cauliflower get a Middle Eastern spice twist in Matt Moran's hearty soup to really warm you up during the colder months.
Ottolenghi's citrus salad: the recipe everyone has been asking for
The combination of sweet fruit and sharp leaves, along with the contrast in texture between the fruit and the crunchy, punchy salsa, makes this a very unusual salad. There’s enough of a wow factor for it to be a stand-alone starter but it also works well with some simply grilled mackerel or salmon, or leftover cold chicken. Recipe from NOPI by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ramael Scully.
King prawns with Pernod, tarragon and feta
"Prawns and feta is a classic combination,” says chef Yotam Ottolenghi. Recipe from Nopi by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ramael Scully, Ebury Press.
Middle-Eastern lamb flatbreads
It's a staple you love to hate, but mince is hotter than ever. Spice up your mid-week menu plan with this Middle-Eastern lamb flatbread recipe. Your family will love it!
Date and ricotta baklava pie with rosewater syrup
Phoebe Wood gives the classic Middle Eastern treat an update with her date and ricotta version that'll have you feeling like you're wandering the spice bazaars of Dubai.
Roasted beef sirloin with cucumber kimchi and fresh plum
This korean inspired recipe is bursting with flavour whilst the cucumber kimchi provides an amazing fresh kick. Recipe from Nopi by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ramael Scully, Ebury Press.