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You may have encountered sorrel as a garden weed. It produces bright-green, shield-shaped leaves on square stems. These lemony-flavoured leaves are one of the traditional plants harvested as spring greens. They are used in soups but also eaten as salad greens and in omelettes and sauces.

Traditionally grown for culinary purposes, Tarragon is a valued herb in the kitchen. It also has a multitude of health and medicinal benefits. Tarragon is commonly used to flavour vinegar, pickles, mustard, mayonnaise and even honey.

Broccoli is one of the stars of the brassica family. It has a delicate flavour that adds to just about every meal. It is rich in vitamins A and E, folate, calcium and iron and contains more vitamin C than oranges.

Pine nuts are the small, buttery seeds of pine trees, Archaeological evidence shows they were eaten nearly 10,000 years ago prized for their high energy content and easy portability.

A vibrant, spicy Turkish-style salad that works beautifully alongside chicken kebabs, vegetables and yoghurt sauce. Finely chopped herbs and peppers deliver authentic Turkish flavour, with Urfa biber and pomegranate molasses adding a unique depth. Balanced by a cooling yoghurt sauce, it’s equally delicious as a standalone dip.

These vegetarian koftas are packed with soy protein and fibre to support muscle health and digestion. Topped with creamy whipped feta, they are packed with calcium and probiotics to support bones and gut health. Finished with tangy pickled red onions for a burst of flavour and extra goodness.

Baba ganoush blends creamy, smoky roasted eggplant with the nutty
richness of tahini and a bright, zesty hint of lemon.

Kebabs and rice are staple dishes in Turkey, but what sets a Turkish pilaf
apart is the use of risoni pasta cooked with the rice. Yoghurt is added to the
lamb to help tenderise the meat so that once cooked, the meat melts in the
mouth. Finished with gentle, aromatic spices, this dish imparts a world of flavour.

This Turkish-inspired dish pairs beautifully with grilled fish, lamb or chicken. Roasted eggplant provides fibre and antioxidants to support digestion and heart health, while pomegranate seeds are rich in vitamin C for immunity and collagen support. Finishing off with a tangy tahini lemon dressing brings protein, calcium and healthy fats.

When it comes to any kind of kebab, it calls for simple but
quality ingredients, a marinade that deserves some time
and a lick of flame wherever possible. Grilled meats and
vegetables paired with fresh salads, dips and sauces are
one of the simple pleasures of life.

This is a pretty special, indulgent breakfast that will
revolutionise how you think about ingredient pairing! The
spiced butter, freshly poached eggs and cool garlic yoghurt
is an amazing combination that will have you making this
again and again.