Category: Middle-Eastern recipes

Love OzHarvest, Hate Food Waste, Love Shakshouka

Recipe, photography & styling by Tanya Zouev. When I began working as a food photographer nearly thirteen years ago I was shocked at the huge quantity of food thrown out after being photographed. Entire turkeys and cakes would be swept off the set by the food crew and dumped into the trash. When I enquired … Continue reading Love OzHarvest, Hate Food Waste, Love Shakshouka

Acuka (Turkish Paprika & Walnut Spread aka “Magic Sauce”)

Recipe by Ozlem Ennor. Photography & styling by Tanya Zouev. What a magical thing it is to form friendships with people from different countries. In the time I’ve known my Turkish friend Ozlem, I have learned more about her countries’ cuisine than I’ve ever been able to by visiting Turkish restaurants or reading cookbooks on … Continue reading Acuka (Turkish Paprika & Walnut Spread aka “Magic Sauce”)

Grilled Chermoula Spatchcock & a Radish and Cucumber Tabouleh with a Baharat Pomegranate Dressing

Recipe, photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. I really do feel very fortunate that I am able to combine my two greatest loves: photography and food, with making a living. I have always considered myself incredibly lucky that I can do what I enjoy the most, and get paid for it. Aside from a handful of … Continue reading Grilled Chermoula Spatchcock & a Radish and Cucumber Tabouleh with a Baharat Pomegranate Dressing

Lebanese Spiced Lamb Layered With Babaganoush & Hummus

Recipe, styling and photography by Tanya Zouev. I consider myself lucky to have grown up eating a great variety of multicultural food including Indian, Greek and Eastern European. My own mother’s cooking rarely ventured into Middle Eastern except for the occasional hummus and tabouleh (this was due to her having Jewish friends who happened to cook Israeli … Continue reading Lebanese Spiced Lamb Layered With Babaganoush & Hummus