Labneh

Sometimes the simplest recipes can provide you with the most amazing result. What starts as humble yoghurt ends up as a luxurious Middle Eastern cheese that is wonderfully versatile.

This is a basic recipe that can be eaten with salads and flatbreads, drizzled with olive oil, spread on toast, used as a vegetable dip or crumbled over stews. It also makes a lovely breakfast or dessert served with honey and fruit.

To this basic recipe, you can also mix chopped herbs, garlic, ci