Lebanese

Once cooked, cover lamb loosely with aluminium foil to keep warm while it rests for 5 minutes or so. Note

You can prepare the chicken filling a day ahead. Prepare sandwiches up to 4 hours ahead. Note

Use store-bought tabouli if you prefer. Note

These beef burgers have a lovely cheesy centre. Serve them with toasted buns and a topping of baba ghanoush and crisp salad.

Save time: Make a double batch of rissoles. Use half in sandwiches for lunch. Replace baba ganoush with hummus. Try a mixture of pork and veal mince. Note

You’ll need 1 large beetroot for this recipe. Wash and peel before grating. Burghul is steamed cracked wheat. It’s in the health food-aisle or health food shops. Note

These caseless sausages are coated in a lightly spiced yoghurt and baked under a grill. Serve them with tomato and cucumber-laced rice