Food editor Leila talks ‘squandwich’ What makes a food editor tick? Well firstly we are all slightly mad, no wait, scratch that, I think ditzy would be the…
Lentils are packed with soluble fibre, which lowers the GI value of this soup. Yoghurt is also a good low-GI choice for soups and salads.
Head north for one of the best game viewing experiences in the country By Rosanne Buchanan Where is it? Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge in the Madikwe Game…
Quinoa is a species of goosefoot and is grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds. It is a good source of protein and is low fat. Tabbouleh with quinoa and honey cinnamon dressing is an Eastern-inspired dish full of sweet and lightly spiced flavours.
True to tradition, eggplant is the star of this Lebanese baba ganoush. Cooking in the oven gives the vegetables a soft smokiness and delicious, slightly crispy skin. Perfect for a…
Persian herb omelette, also known as kuku sabzi, is a wonderfully earthy dish. ‘Sabzi’ is Farsi for ‘herbs’ and it’s the herbs that make this omelette incredibly fragrant and light. Delicious as a light lunch with salad and lashings of thick yoghurt.
Print Recipe Chunky falafel bites Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 25 mins Ingredients 1 x 410g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 10ml (2 tsp) ground cumin 5ml (1 tsp) ground coriander 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped 45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil, plus extra for frying 100g fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped a squeeze of lemon 60ml
Heartwarming and delicious. Two words used to describe a bowl of Lubio polo, also known as green beans with lamb and rice. TO DRINK: A spicy rosé (using a grape such as Shiraz or Merlot) is a juicy match for warming flavours like saffron and turmeric.
TO DRINK: Earthy lamb loves Cabernet Sauvignon but the citrusy bite of the pickle needs the sweetness of some fruit, so try your Cab with a splash of…