Tag Archives: harissa

Tangy bulgur wheat salad

This is a really lovely summer salad that can stand as a lunch dish by itself or as part of a cold summer buffet with roast chicken, sausages or lamb. Every now and again, I like to introduce an ingredient … Continue reading

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Pork souvlaki with roasted vegetables

If we’re going to bother to put the BBQ on, we like to put a few vegetables on the coals as well as meat. These marinated pork souvlaki are really easy to make and go well with a rice or … Continue reading

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Spicy Spanish eggs with chorizo

A version of ‘shakshuka’, a Middle Eastern vegetarian dish of eggs in a spicy tomato sauce, is to be found on the breakfast or brunch menu of any number of upmarket cafes and restaurants these days. I first tried it … Continue reading

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Harissa roasted chickpea and vegetable traybake

Tray bakes are brilliant for fast no-fuss family suppers and this one is really versatile because you can adapt it for vegans, vegetarians or meat eaters and it’s good for low-carb dieters. Roast the veg selection and chickpeas in my … Continue reading

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