Pisto is a Spanish type of Ratatouille which is ubiquitous in Mediterranean cuisine. It is not a glamorous dish and there is nothing complex about it, so there is very little that can go wrong. It is surprisingly low calorie though, which is great if you’re on a calorie controlled diet. The traditional Pisto recipe has courgettes (zucchini), but I usually make it with just aubergines (egg plant) because I’m not that fond of courgettes. However they do give a nice colour to the dish, so by all means add them if you wish.

Clams are very easy and simple to cook, not to mention the fact that they take next to no time to form part of a delicious meal! Fresh clams are very low in calories and can be easy to find depending on where you live. Just ask your local fishmonger or supermarket regarding their freshness.

Pinchitos Morunos are marinated kebabs of Moroccan origin and they are perfect for any summer barbeque. The blend of spices might not be easy to obtain, and even when it is available it can vary greatly from one place to another, but in this recipe the spices are perfectly balanced. You can use any type of meat for these kebabs. In Morocco they are prepared with lamb, and in Spain it is traditionally prepared with pork. For a leaner alternative you can use chicken breast, although I recommend using turkey thigh as it is very tasty and moist, and doesn’t dry out like breast meat does.

Cous cous is one of my favourite accompaniments which I do not limit to Morroccan or Middle-Eastern food. I find that it is actually very versatile and weight for weight cooked it is less calorie rich than rice or pasta, therefore making it a great choice when counting calories. I don’t find the need to add […]

This recipe is very simple and is both fast and easy to make. Rosemary and garlic go very well together, especially when garlic starts to caramelise and sweeten which brings out the intense flavours of both ingredients, making this a very tasty meal indeed, and not half as garlicky as one would expect! The most […]