The humble fish dip receives an elegant upgrade in this modern taramasalata recipe featuring a zesty pickled cucumber dressing and sesame praline. Recipe by Baba's Place.
The best recipes from iconic Marrickville restaurant Baba's Place
The team behind Baba’s Place in Marrickville offer a category-defying menu drawn from their European and Middle Eastern heritage. Expect flavoursome share plates of spiced lamb leg, barbecued potatoes with toum garlic sauce, gin cocktails with a European brandy twist, and sweet orange cake with blood orange caramel. You’re in for a feast.
Passionfruit rakija and tonic
"Where we are at right now, we've got an incredible team of people that have been here for a long time, and new people, too." - Alex Kelly, Baba's Place. Recipe by Baba's Place.
Barbecued potatoes with toum
Enjoy this Middle Eastern twist on traditional baked potatoes where fingers of charred, crispy potatoes are accompanied with a zingy Lebanese garlic sauce. You won't be able to resist. Recipe by Baba's Place.
Lamb and ajvar
"The lamb we use is Kinross Station, arguably some of the best lamb in the world. We use the best chicken in Australia. We use the best farmers, and the best produce." - Jean-Paul El Tom, Baba's Place. Recipe by Baba's Place.
Beans with boiled egg sauce
This isn't your average steamed greens side - but a fresh, flavoursome side plate with an elegant, velvety-smooth sauce. You'll never look at beans the same again. Recipe by Baba's Place.
Fresh ideas
Grapes
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
Iceberg tabouli
This fresh, crunchy iceberg tabouli recipe adds a vibrant kick to your side dish menu featuring a tangy vinaigrette and elegant consommé. Recipe by Baba's Place.
Mezze martini
Balkan flavours are celebrated in this fresh and punchy martini taking on the classic dirty and dry cocktail. Hello, aperitivo hour. Recipe by Baba's Place.
Orange cake with chocolate buttercream and orange caramel
Sweet and citrus flavours unite in this decadent orange cake drizzled with a tangy orange caramel sauce. Perfect for dinner parties and weekend lunches, this delicious orange cake recipe is sure to impress. Recipe by Baba's Place.