Slow cooker: suitable to the end of step 3. Pressure cooker: suitable to the end of step 3. Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note

If you are unable to buy fresh grapevine leaves, buy those that come vacuum-packed in brine. Be sure to rinse them under cold water and dry with absorbent paper before using. Note

Baharat, an aromatic spice blend, includes some or all of the following: mixed spice, black pepper, allspice, dried chilli flakes, cinnamon, coriander seeds, paprika, clove, sumac, nutmeg, cumin seeds and cardamom seeds. It is used throughout the Middle East; here, it is often sold as “lebanese seven-spice”, and can be found in MiddleEastern food stores, […]

Veal and tomato dolmades, a family of stuffed vegetable dishes common in the Middle East and surrounding regions including the Balkans, the Caucasus, Russia, Central Asia.

These stuffed vine leaves are rich in flavour with almonds, raisins, herbs and burghul wheat all bound together and served with a refreshing yoghurt dip.

Chermoula is often made of a mixture of herbs, oil, lemon juice, pickled lemons, garlic, cumin, and salt. It is wonderful with pulled pork.

Served with homemade baba ghanoush and zingy tabbouleh, these warm falafel wraps will be a popular dinner dish.