This flavoursome dish is loaded with lycopene, a phytochemical that gives tomatoes their bright red colour and many important health benefits. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that has anti-cancerous properties. It has also been found to help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of heart disease. Tomatoes are also rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that help protect the eyes from blue light from computers, phones and TVs, and can lower the risk of age- related eye conditions such as macular degeneration and cataracts.

Za’atar is a spice blend used in Middle Eastern cooking. The blend will vary from region to region. Most za’atar blends contain sesame seeds, thyme, marjoram, oregano, salt and sumac. For this recipe I have bought a good-quality store-bought za’atar. Serve with the Tunisian Mashed Carrot Salad.

Ummak huriyya is a traditional Tunisian dish using boiled mashed carrots. I have been inspired by this dish
and added some of my own touches. I have roasted the carrots instead of boiling so the flavour of the carrots is
sweeter and more intense. I’ve also added toasted pine nuts to add some extra crunch and texture.

I am a big fan of rose harissa. I know it’s not everyone’s favourite, but I love the fragrance it gives to the heat.

Tender, falling-apart lamb, infused with flavour, is paired with a tangy, salty, spicy sauce that lifts the flavours to a whole new level. Serve with a grain salad and some roasted eggplant for a delicious family dinner.

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This healthy fried rice goes perfectly as a side dish served with salmon, chicken or tofu. Pineapple is a fabulous source of vitamin C, which is essential for a strong-functioning immune system, healthy skin and is needed for iron absorption. Pineapple is also loaded with phytochemicals called flavonoids, which have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help protect against cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancers.

This refreshing iced tea is packed with protective antioxidants. Antioxidants are a vital part of our body’s defence system against cell- damaging free radicals that increase our risk of disease. Including a variety of antioxidant-rich foods and herbs in the diet such as pineapple and ginger is an excellent way to optimize our health and longevity

Sweet and spicy, with a delicious sticky finish, this is a fast and easy way to give your salmon a facelift. Serve it with a simple salad for a dinner with a difference.

Do you like your salsa to be fresh? Sweet? Spicy? Tangy? How about all the above? This salsa goes perfectly with
a simple barbecue and gets better the longer it sits in the fridge.

These delightful moist fruity muffins make a wholesome breakfast option or nourishing afternoon snack. Leave the skin on your pears for extra fibre and nutritional goodness.

This combination of flavours is both fun and nutritious. You can use this recipe to use up any veggies at the end of a week and you can add protein of your choice to make it a complete meal.

A combination of fresh, sweet, summer pineapple, balanced with the slight tartness of the apples.