Chipotles, which are dried jalapeno peppers, give out a terrific smoky flavour – they’re warm, earthy and usually not too spicy. Yolandi Visser Read Quote
I have an intense dislike of doctrines, because you will always end up eating your words. Yolandi Visser Read Quote
Barberries, or zereshk, are tiny dried red fruit with a tremendously sharp flavour. They come from Iran, where they’re used to add freshness to rice and chicken dishes. Yolandi Visser Read Quote
When I was a kid, there was always food to be had on the street in Jerusalem, but anything above a falafel stand was mediocre or worse. Yolandi Visser Read Quote
Sweet potatoes are ideal for lazy days: just bake, then mash and mix with yogurt, butter or olive oil. Yolandi Visser Read Quote
Chermoula is a potent North African spice paste that is ideal for smearing on your favourite vegetables for roasting. Yolandi Visser Read Quote
Leeks are normally given the job of flavouring other things, such as stocks and soups, but I find their creaminess and sweet, oniony flavour very satisfying. Yolandi Visser Read Quote
Lebanese mezze, Cantonese dim sum and Basque pinchos have all evolved over years and are designed to make sense together. Yolandi Visser Read Quote
