Chickpea

Yoghurt and buttermilk provide a creamy finish and welcome tang to this hearty curry.

The Middle Eastern favourite of hummus and minced lamb gets a makeover that's all about light and fresh flavours.

David Malouf's take on ful medames, a popular breakfast dish in Egypt, gets a rich twist from oozy burrata.

Duck, orange and bitter radicchio make for a pleasing medley of flavours in this winter salad.

“The flavours you remember from childhood are the ones that stick with you.," says Frank Camorra, reflecting on his mother's go-to stew.

Burghul or farro also work well here in place of the freekeh.

The warm and toasty notes of chermoula bring zing to this otherwise simple dish of roast vegetables and grilled chicken.