Dip

Bring the Med to your home with these scrumptious lamb meatballs and a garlicky white bean dip.

Goes well with rumaki crab dip Note

Soak 10 bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before use to prevent them splintering or scorching during cooking. Note

Raita translates as yogurt, and when seasoned with vegetables, fruits or spices, it makes a wonderful cooling accompaniment to fiery curries. Leaving raitas to stand 30 minutes before serving allows their flavours to blend more intensely. Note

Garlic wedges can be made a week ahead. Note

Labne can be left to drain and thicken, still weighted, in the fridge for up to three days. Note