Charred eggplants in olive oil is the perfect Middle Eastern entree.
Eggplant makdous
Eggplant makdous
Four recipes from Ben Williamson that are exactly what we plan on eating all summer long
With a love for produce at its peak, Ben Williamson highlights seasonal ingredients in his celebrated dishes, from a spicy Lebanese favourite and unexpected flavour pairings, to moreish snacks and a dessert you’ll be talking about for weeks.
Fried cabbage skewers with harissa butter sauce
Fried cabbage skewers with harissa butter sauce
These vegetarian skewers dipped in harissa butter are sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Samke harra (spicy fish)
Samke harra (spicy fish)
This recipe sees whole snapper being roasted and coated in a spicy sauce.
Salt-baked pineapple, basbousa and ashta
Salt-baked pineapple, basbousa and ashta
Basbousa is a traditional Middle Eastern cake sweetened with syrup, and ashta is a Lebanese cream used in many desserts.
