SMALL WONDERS

Rockmelon with shanklish

SERVES 6 // PREP TIME 10 MINS

A simple, mouthwatering combo of sweet and salty. Pictured p89

½ rockmelon, deseeded, cut into wedges Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 200 gm shanklish (see note), crumbled 1 small white onion, very thinly sliced Toasted sesame seeds, to serve

1 Arrange rockmelon on a serving plate and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with shanklish, onion and seeds to serve.

Note Shanklish, a hard sheep’s milk cheese coated in za’atar and spices, is available from Middle Eastern grocery stores. If unavailable, substitute feta.

Shepherd’s salad

SERVES 6 // PREP TIME 20 MINS

This dish is the best way to showcase ripe summer tomatoes. Pictured p88

500 gm mixed heirloom tomatoes, large ones quartered
1 red capsicum, finely diced