African Archive

• 0January 9, 2010

  Spiced Chickpea Soup

  This was an absolute triumph! I had a few things lying around the house that I wanted rid of so...
• 0June 29, 2009

  Moorish Lamb Skewers

  These were rather delicious. I wanted something simple to make as I was feeling a little poorly. I couldn’t be...
• 0June 11, 2009

  Fish Tagine with Potatoes & Olives

  I hate people who never do anything interesting with fish. Those smug folk who exclaim that you SHOULD just “let...
• 0May 30, 2009

  Baharat Duck with Green Bean & Walnut Puree

  I just love duck – it’s one of my favourite things to eat. Period. I made dish tonight as a...
• 0May 18, 2009

  Moroccan Sardine Balls with Spicy Tomato Sauce

  I bought some fresh sardines a short while ago and stupidly didn’t use them immediately. So they’ve been in the...
• 1May 16, 2009

  Moroccan Eggs

  Here’s a delicious light breakfast or lunch dish. I was a little hungover today and couldn’t be arsed with too...
• 1May 2, 2009

  Tagine of Chicken & Figs with Toasted Almonds

  This main course was truly sensational. A really delicious and intriguing flavour. I had no idea how well chicken and...
• 0February 23, 2009

  Beans in Harissa

  The spicy Moroccan paste Harissa, a blend of chilli and spices, is a perfect companion for green beans. The earthiness...
• 2February 19, 2009

  Silverbeet with Rice

  Silverbeet or Swiss Chard is not a vegetable I had cooked with or tasted as far as I can remember,...
• 2February 17, 2009

  Moroccan Steamed Lamb with Cumin

  Words cannot begin to explain how sublime this was. Tender, juicy, tasty meat falling off the bone with absolutely no...
• 0February 13, 2009

  Carrot & Olive Salad

  With all the hot weather we’ve been having here in Sydney, I have become a bit of a fan of...
• 1February 9, 2009

  Ethiopian Berbere Chicken

  After buying some berbere spice mix, it’s been on bloody everything since! It’s so delicious… thankfully I used the last...