Omelettes are comfort food for me. On these lazy evenings, a great omelette, cooked in olive oil, is what I crave, simple and elegant. However, growing up eating tese on the streets of India, I have never got used to the "white omelette", I like them caramelised and crisp. This is a simple omelette with elegant flavours. Leeks add a subtle note to the eggs, and the feta adds a creamy sharpness. The topping of liberal sumac is what makes this dish special. The tartness balance

Eggs and olives are a superb combination. The salt of the eggs is balanced by the plainness of the egg whites; they support each other beautifully. This is a traditional salad with a pop of flavour. I chose to serve it more like a deviled egg rather than the traditional tossed salad format, just for visual effect. The sumac adds sourness, the pine nuts add a nutty flavour, and the paprika adds smoky heat. They are all well-balanced, and these are small bites that are deliciou

Very few foods make me happier than a nice bowl of hot soup in the winter. It warms you up, not just physically, but also makes me happy. I think this comes down to the fact that I grew up with soups; my mother would give us hot soup on cold, rainy plantations during the monsoon season. This is a lovely soup with Indian flair and a touch of the Middle East. The lentil soup is delicate and creamy, the tomatoes adding a subtle tartness and the harissa adding a touch of spice. T