Mutabbal hamwi: Syrian layered aubergine dip
"This recipe came from our neighbour Mona, who grew up in Hama in Syria, her childhood home built along the river. A wonderful cook, she would make this layered dish whenever she came to one of our gatherings. It has lived on in our spreads ever since." - Karima Hazim Chatila & Siline Tabbouch
Tamil egg curry
“There are many versions of egg curry; this is one I learnt from a Singaporean Indian friend, who in turn learnt and adapted it from her mum. The fennel seeds give an aniseed fragrance that’s common to many Tamil curries, tomatoes and tamarind lend a sweet-sour tang, while the coconut milk (just a tiny drizzle!) adds a touch of creaminess…
Cauliflower makloubeh
“Makloubeh is one of the national dishes of Palestine. Each home, family, and region make makloubeh differently. But traditionally, there are two types: aubergine (eggplant) makloubeh with lamb, and cauliflower makloubeh with chicken…
Lucky burger
We love burgers. A lot. We made SO many burgers to perfect this recipe. Basically, it’s a turbo-charged cheeseburger. And, well . . . yeah, it’s pretty perfect. If you can’t find mortadella, don’t sweat it — it’ll still be fantastic without it…