The Food & Recipes Blog
The Food & Recipes Blog
The sweet scent of grilled food and sizzling sounds frequently animate vibrant street corners across Africa. The continent is home to a tapestry of quick, flavour-packed bites from roasted corn to spicy meat skewers. Puff puff Nigeria is one of these, a golden, fluffy and slightly sweet ball of dough that transports many West Africans to their childhood Read More
Few street foods have sparked as much universal love as shawarma. This beloved dish—thinly sliced, marinated meat wrapped in warm flatbread—has transcended its Middle Eastern roots to become a global sensation. Whether wrapped in pita on a bustling Beirut street or served with garlic sauce and fries in a London food truck, shawarma flavours vary Read More
Picture stepping out on a busy street in Beirut or Amman early in the morning. A warm smell of baked dough with notes of thyme, cheese, and olive oil lingers, pulling you toward a small bakery where locals go for their daily fix. Welcome to the world of manakeesh—a supple Middle Eastern flatbread that’s both soothing and cultural Read More
Roaming through Morocco’s colourful street markets, you are surrounded by a concert of sights, sounds, and—most unforgettable—smells. Among the sizzling kebabs and mountains of fresh flatbreads, one dish shines with its deep aroma and warming richness: harira soup. This rich tomato-based soup, generally accompanied by dates and sweet pastries, is a culinary staple in Morocco and a national Read More