Watermelon is eaten with cheese in the Middle East, and that is about it, according to the author Reem Kassis. This is a modern take on the concept: adding nuts, mint, and lime juice to brighten things up. This is a simple salad but one that I loved. The fruit is sweet, with hints of tartness from the lime, and the pistachios add a crunch. Burrata adds the rich creaminess that pairs so well with the fruit. This is the perfect light salad for a hot summer day or for a heavy me

I was looking for a quick appetiser for a few friends who were coming over. This is the recipe I came across. It is super simple, and my guests loved it. This is a modern twist on Middle Eastern flavours, pita bread, eggplant and tahini. Here they are separated more for visual impact than anything else. The appetiser is superb, the pita has crunch, the roasted eggplant adds a sweet, earthy flavour, the tomatoes add freshness, and the tahini-yoghurt is creamy and delightful. T

Shawarma are generally considered meat-filled, but a wonderful recipe uses earthy mushrooms. Shawarma originated in the Ottoman Empire...