Simply: Easy everyday dishes (Persiana)

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Sabrina Ghayour's Middle-Eastern plus food is all flavour, no fuss - and makes me very, very happy' - Nigella Lawson I didn’t try any of the ‘Cakes, Bakes and Sweet Treats” section, as I tend to prefer savoury dishes, though did make the ‘Coriander & feta spiced loaf’. From ‘Traditions with a Twist’ I started with butternut borani as this is one of my favourite side dishes. I usually make it with spinach so was intrigued by the chance to make it with a squash.

She hosts her own sell-out Supperclubs at venues around the country including prestigious Northcote, Limewood and Barboun restaurants and has taught cookery classes for over a decade, specialising in Persian, Modern Middle Eastern, Turkish, Moroccan, Lebanese and Georgian cuisine, teaching both corporate and private clients as well as teaching at the country’s most prestigious cookery schools and institutions nationwide.

Simply: Easy everyday dishes from the bestselling author of Persiana by Sabrina Ghayour – eBook Details Grilled Pineapple & Potato Kari - Introducing pineapple to a savory dish is a challenge. It's like the party guest that drinks too much and stays too long. And, don't even get us started on pineapple pizza (what kind of animal does that?!) On paper, this recipe sounds intriguing. However, the intense sweetness of the pineapple was ultimately no match for the other ingredients. The balance was off. Additionally, the spice mixture of cumin, fennel, mustard seeds, turmeric and chili was overpowered by the addition of cinnamon. There's a kernel of a good idea here. It just needs some revision to get it right. The food has immediate “eat me” appeal’– Diana Henry, Sunday Telegraph’s 20 Best Cookbooks To Buy This Autumn

Cauliflower & Cumin Soup - Cauliflower is a familiar ingredient in our kitchen. Although the final dish was comforting and delicious, we would likely make a few adjustments if we were to make this again. Specifically, we'd roast the cauliflower instead of simmering it in water. About that water. We used some homemade vegetable broth. This is our general substitute whenever a recipe calls for water. We assume the recipe was developed this way in an effort to keep the preparation as simple as possible. Just be aware that a few simple changes will yield huge improvements in flavor. I did find some of the recipes a bit sweet for my taste, and tended to cut the sugar content by at least half. I also used crushed fresh garlic instead of the stated garlic granules. But the recipe I just had to share with you today — and how could you blame me? — is her White Chocolate, Raspberry and Pistachio Tiramisu, a fruity beauty that I need on my table. Hailed by The Observer as the ‘Golden Girl of Persian Cuisine’, Sabrina has become the nation’s ‘go to’ girl for Persian and Middle Eastern recipes, history and ingredient wisdom. She writes regularly for magazines and newspapers and her recipes and writing are featured in media across the globe.

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Simply (Octopus Books) is the fifth of Ghayour’s books and, as anticipated, has plenty to keep readers busy. I don’t cook red meat any longer so I was concerned that Simply might not be for me as it is quite meat-heavy, yet I found many recipes to put to work. Ghayour is much admired in the kitchens of home cooks as she herself is a self-taught cook turned chef, now cookery teacher and an award-winning food writer. She is very engaging with a strong online presence and is often very ‘real’ with her audience about her wellbeing.

Sabrina Ghayour’s new collection of unmissable dishes in her signature style, influenced by her love of fabulous flavours, is full of delicious food that can be enjoyed with a minimum of fuss. With sections ranging from Effortless Eating to Traditions With a Twist, Simply provides over 100 bold and exciting recipes that can be enjoyed every day of the week. Including Green hummus; Kabab koobideh; Persian tahchin; Tahdig e macaroni; Mamen Maleh's borscht; Adas polow Delicious new vegetarian recipes from the bestselling Middle Eastern chef Sabrina Ghayour, author of Persiana, Sirocco and Feasts. bazaar noun: a market in the Middle East Bazaar is a colourful, flavourful and satisfying celebration of vegetable dishes, designed to suit every occasion and every palate. The magic of this cookbook is that you won't feel like anything is missing, with dishes full of easy-to-achieve flavours and depth that would win over even the most die-hard carnivore. Each recipe utilizes the abundance of varied flavour profiles of the East, from spices, herbs and perfumed aromatics to hearty staples such as grains and pulses, combined with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. You will find salads for all seasons, spectacular sides, bowl comfort, moreish mains and sweet treats. Recipes include: Grilled halloumi flatbreads with preserved lemon salsa Charred tomato & roasted chilli soup with herb-fried croutons Root vegetable bastilla Grilled tofu salad with peanuts, sweet tamarind & spiced miso dressing Potato, ricotta & herb dumplings with walnuts & chilli butter Feta, pul biber & oregano macaroni cheese Courgette, orange & almond cake with sweet orange yogurt frosting Turmeric, Orange & Coconut Rice Pudding - This recipe had us at the mention of turmeric. Be mindful that a little goes a long way. We grated two small pieces and the flavor level was assertive, yet pleasant. Depending on how you feel about turmeric, you may want to use less. Coconut milk, vanilla and orange zest / juice make perfect companions. Since the recipe specifies a short grain rice, we chose arborio. While the results were fine, it took forever to cook (think risotto)! Much longer than the recipe advised.I asked Kavey if a four-word review would suffice, but ‘ I love this book’ isn’t enough, apparently! Each recipe utilizes the abundance of varied flavour profiles of the East, from spices, herbs and perfumed aromatics to hearty staples such as grains and pulses, combined with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. You will find salads for all seasons, spectacular sides, bowl comfort, moreish mains and sweet treats. Recipes include: Sabrina Ghayour's new collection of unmissable dishes in her signature style, influenced by her love of fabulous flavours, is full of delicious food that can be enjoyed with a minimum of fuss. With sections ranging from Effortless Eating to Traditions With a Twist, Simply provides over 100 bold and exciting recipes that can be enjoyed every day of the week. Each recipe has a photo (all the good books do!) – I love the simplicity of plating, with food pictured in the tray it was cooked on, or nestled in baking paper, all of which adds to the authenticity of the book. Most recipes also have a ‘simply delicious with’ section which refers to other recipes in the book that would make a good pairing. There is so much confidence in this book, that it even outlines which salt to use (Maldon sea salt flakes, in case you’re interested).