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Butcher’s Block: spring lamb

Why do we traditionally eat lamb at Easter? Traditionally, it’s linked with Christian symbolism and the idea of Jesus as “the lamb of God.” From a practical standpoint, it’s also because lamb happens to be in season. People have a misconception that spring lambs are these tiny babies, but in fact they are 3-4 months […]

Harissa is the fiery ingredient you need in your kitchen

If you love spicy foods, harissa paste belongs in your pantry. Harissa is a fiery yet aromatic chilli paste widely used in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine. What is harissa? While recipes vary, harissa usually includes hot chillies (often smoked), garlic, olive oil, cumin, coriander, caraway, mint, rose petals and tomatoes. Where can I […]

Butcher’s Block: spring lamb

Why do we traditionally eat lamb at Easter? Traditionally, it’s linked with Christian symbolism and the idea of Jesus as “the lamb of God.” From a practical standpoint, it’s also because lamb happens to be in season. People have a misconception that spring lambs are these tiny babies, but in fact they are 3-4 months […]

Unusual ingredients: Tahini

Tahini is a condiment made from toasted sesame seeds, commonly used in Middle Eastern and North African cuisines. It is probably best known as the main ingredient in hummus and baba ghanoush — although it can also be served as a dip by itself — and has a wide range of health benefits: it’s rich […]

Unusual ingredients: Harissa

If you love spicy foods, harissa paste belongs in your pantry. Harissa is a fiery yet aromatic chilli paste widely used in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine. While recipes vary, harissa usually includes hot chillies (often smoked), garlic, olive oil, cumin, coriander, caraway, mint, rose petals and tomatoes. Harissa can be found in jars, […]

Unusual ingredients: Harissa

If you love spicy foods, harissa paste belongs in your pantry. Harissa is a fiery yet aromatic chilli paste widely used in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine. While recipes vary, harissa usually includes hot chillies (often smoked), garlic, olive oil, cumin, coriander, caraway, mint, rose petals and tomatoes. Harissa can be found in jars, […]

Unusual ingredients: Tahini

Tahini is a condiment made from toasted sesame seeds, commonly used in Middle Eastern and North African cuisines. It is probably best known as the main ingredient in hummus and baba ghanoush — although it can also be served as a dip by itself — and has a wide range of health benefits: it’s rich […]

Ultimate chocolate babka

For the babka dough Makes 1 loaf Add 60ml warm whole milk to a bowl, then sprinkle over 7g of active dry yeast and a pinch of sugar. Leave to sit for 10 minutes until foamy. Mix 265g plain flour, 2 large eggs and the yeast mixture in a large bowl for two minutes until […]

Babka

  What’s babka? Babka is a dense, sweet bread that is traditionally filled with a sweet mixture, then rolled, twisted and baked in a loaf pan. It translates to “little grandmother” Ukranian, Russian, and Eastern European Yiddish, and has always been popular where those languages are spoken. Traditional Jewish-style babka is baked in loaf pans […]