vegetarian

This recipe is similar to a steamed pudding but faster and easier. I’ve made this version sugar-free but I don’t think anyone would mind.

Dates are also a good source of non-heme iron, which is especially important for individuals who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet and need to ensure adequate iron intake.

In the world of culinary artistry, sometimes it’s the simplest of dishes that leave the most indelible mark on our taste buds. Enter shirazi salad, a vibrant and refreshing creation that encapsulates the essence of Persian cuisine. With its harmonious blend of fresh ingredients, this salad is a celebration of flavours, textures and the art of simplicity.

The ranginak tart combines the rich flavours of dates and walnuts in a buttery tart crust, making it a delicious and visually appealing treat for your Christmas celebrations.

There are so many variations of this very traditional Persian rice cookie (or nan-e-berenji); some have rosewater, some cardamom. You can use poppyseeds or not. They can be decorated or left plain. All of them gift you with melt-in-your-mouth, buttery, crisp cookies that will become your new favourite.

End your Christmas feast on a sweet note with this delightful raspberry orange bundt cake.

A weekly staple pasta meal with elements of earthy flavour from the thyme, while the goat’s cheese adds a tangy and creamy element.

Serve this scrumptious pesto as a dip with crackers or crudités, add it to salads or sandwiches, toss it with pasta or use it as a marinade!

The combination of buttery crust, sweet apricots and nutty almonds will transport your tastebuds to a realm of pure bliss. This elegant dessert is perfect for any occasion, from a casual afternoon tea to a special dinner party

Cooking tomatoes with olive oil increases the bioavailability of lycopene, making it easier for the body to absorb and utilise.

Black beans, antioxidant properties of cacao & the healthy fats from coconut oil, these refined sugar-free brownies are a health food!

A rich sauce with the tender bite of lentils creates a bolognaise sauce that can’t be forgotten. Use it over pasta or as a lasagne base.