Perfect for the May weekend or any weekend for that matter. Just add some good friends and you have the perfect feast.

The easiest of salads, with sweet figs, rocket and salty feta topped with walnuts. It's ideal to serve with Spring lamb or to have on it's own. Why not give it go!

We call it Royal, as we cook this at least twice a week for our favourite King. No measurements, just a swirl of garlic, lemon & essential spices and you are well on your way to impress.

Marinate for 24-36 hours for best results, can’t wait that long, add more lemon juice to accelerate the marinating process.

This light and creamy mousse is an instant people pleaser, we add a little bite with chopped pistachios as the perfect topping.

This recipe uses the delicate quail. We stuff the small bird with fragrant spices, fruits and nuts and serve with bread or rice. The left over meat can also be used to stuff pastries or samosas.

This is an Ottoman chicken dish and is mainly eaten around the summer months, served simply with Orzo or any small shaped pasta. I like to serve mine with a green salad, sprinkled with pomegranates and orange blossom water dressing and olive oil.

Baklava is a loved by all! It is a sticky, sweet pastry topped with pistachios, what more could you ask for? Do Baklava The Hampstead Kitchen way and sprinkle rose petals over yours for that added drama!