Recipes from this book
Aubergines with Tomatoes and Chickpeas (Mussaka’A Menazzaleh)
Claudia Roden · Arabesque
Delicious served hot as a side or cold as a salad, this dish of aubergines, with tomatoes and chickpeas is a hearty and warming dish.
Bulgur and Chickpea Salad (Safsouf)
Claudia Roden · Arabesque
This bulgar and chickpea salad recipe from the Arabesque cookbook lends itself to a delicious vegetarian side dish or as part of a feast.
Kofte Kebab with Tomato Sauce and Yoghurt (Yoğurtlu Köfte Kebabi)
Claudia Roden · Arabesque
Made with beef or lamb, these kofte kebabs are a popular Turkish dish, best served in a toasted pitta with salad and sauce.
Lentils with Pasta and Caramelized Onions (Rishta Bi Addas)
Claudia Roden · Arabesque
Rishta bi addas, or lentils with pasta and caramelised onions, is a tasty pasta salad style recipe from Claudia Roden.
Rice Pudding with Apricot Compote (Roz Bi Halib Wal Mishmish)
Claudia Roden · Arabesque
A welcoming rice pudding recipe which is served with a dollop of apricot compote. The dessert is enhanced with a choice of floral orange blossom or rose water.
Roast Shoulder of Lamb with Couscous and Date Stuffing (Dala M’Aamra Bi Kesksou Wa Tmar)
Claudia Roden · Arabesque
An inviting roast lamb recipe inspired by Moroccan flavours that will have your home smelling of delicious spices. The pull-apart lamb shoulder is served with sticky date stuffing.
Sautéed Chicken with Tomato Pilaf (Tavuk Ve Domatesli Pilav)
Claudia Roden · Arabesque
This mouthwatering tomato pilaf with sautéed chicken kebabs hails from Claudia Roden's Arabesque cookbook. The sweet but sharp sumac adds an extra level to the dish.
Skate with Preserved Lemon and Green Olives (Hout Bil Laymoun M’Rakade Wal Zeytoun)
Claudia Roden · Arabesque
For an unusual fish dish, this skate recipe is a must. From the Arabesque cookbook, the pan fried skate is cooked with lemons and green olives. Simply divine!
Tagine of Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives (Tagine Djaj Bi Zaytoun Wal Hamid)
Claudia Roden · Arabesque
A flavourful Moroccan tagine-inspired chicken recipe from Claudia Roden. Bring together warm spices with chicken, lemon and olives for a wholesome meal.