Ozi Lala Levantine Kitchen

Hmm! Look at that line-up at the butchers! 👀 They have been a big fan of my jars since the beginning and I'm so happy that we are able to inspire each other like this! They use my Honey Harissa in their lamb sausages, finger licking good! And the popular Shawarma mix is in their skewers 🍢 and chicken sausages which it must win them some awards 🥉it's so good! If you are around Aylesbury, go check them out.

One of my proudest achievements! Got invited by to be a judge for the Great Taste 2022 awards in London today. Went through nearly 40 products from cheese to chocolate, bread to ice cream and it was the best day ever! I could do this everyday 😉

Looking forward to the heatwave this weekend? ☀ If you are planning on a BBQ here is an idea for how to elevate it with a sauce/baste that packs ton of flavour! 🫄🏻

I've tried it on a rotisserie chicken now it's officially called Whirling Harissa Chicken 🐔 basting it with the sauce every 5-10 minutes with a brush after it's skin was cooked about 15-20 minutes into the cooking. It was declared the best chicken by my daughters along side lots of "nom nom" sounds.

It will equally work well with direct grilling any other meat or vegetables. Just watch out for flare ups 🔥

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New product development is complete! 👀 Will be available soon on my website and I have a feeling it will be a hit! 🫄🏻Could you guess what it might be?

I've had a marvellous time tasting out dishes from the menu of the . Very moreish, genuine and bold flavours that is clearly a labour of love which will raise your eyebrows and put a smile on your face. The atmosphere is so relaxed and welcoming that you can turn that smile into a laughter without hesitation. I look forward to going back for more.

Only the beginning of the feast from the middle east...

I feel like a gardener watering his plants when I drizzle olive oil over my dishes! Both extremely rewarding and satisfying 🤗 This charred peppers with feta and dill will become a lot more tasty too.

It has been a while since the last time I have been invited to a birthday party and I'm glad I had turned up with few bowls of hummus and falafels..

Burnt aubergine with honey harissa sauce served on a bed of whipped feta and Greek yogurt, topped with baby asparagus tips and bacon crumble.

The older I get more I struggle to bring memories back from my childhood. Not surprising, the most vivid ones are related to food and eating.

I remember sneakily having spoonfuls of the half-cooked stuffing my grandmother used to make with sweated onions in olive oil, currants, pine nuts, parsley, rice, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves and allspice for the Biber Dolması. I could never have enough of it and I remember her worrying about not having enough to stuff her dolmas. This scenario would repeat every time she has made any type of dolma.

Today I tried to replicate that joy from my memories, it wasn't the same but it made me think of my grandmother which was quite heartwarming.

Hamshuka! One of my favourite comfort meals to cook. I used to serve this from my food truck in autumn and winter times. Perfect topping for a nice dollop of hummus and a good measure of Amba Sauce on it is heavenly I promise!

Did you know that my Shawarma Spice can be used for not just making marinades but also can be used as a seasoning spice for many dishes like casseroles or stews. Chuck some into your favourite crock pot chicken dish and you'll be surprised how good it will turn out.

Tekirdağ Köfte with Honey Harissa sauce. Tekirdağ is famous with its meatballs and rakı of course. They are rolled into sauce shape rather than more common circular balls. After they are done cooking, I've rolled them in a simple sauce I've made with my Honey Harissa and served it on a bed of yogurt. Traditional köfte masters in Tekirdağ would most likely disagree with my choice of sides but hey ho, it wasn't too bad 😁

Marriage of eggs 🥚 and potatoes 🥔 is good enough to get the day set straight. Why not to celebrate it with a sprinkle of Pul Biber 🌶 like you'd do with a handful of confetti 🎊 on a wedding day! All I need is now a good cup of coffee ☕

And on with the new! Wish all of you a very happy New Year 🎄🍾🍸🎉

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Got some exciting news! Last night I've been chosen as the regional winner of the Pivot Entrepreneur of The Year 2021 by the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Such and exhilarating experience and honour to receive! The gala evening was a special one and feeling so lucky to have shared a table full of incredible entrepreneurs and friends. Thank you!

Honey Harissa and Shawarma are now available at the The Grocer Shops in Amersham. This little shop has lots to offer and filled with fresh and ambient products that are carefully selected. Go check them out! Thanks Jackson and Seddon for the wonderful photo 📸 you can find his amazing wines across my jars 😍

If I was living in Marlow, I would feel very spoiled having so many wonderful foodie spots from restaurants to the specialty shops! The Meat Hook of Marlow is one of the recent additions to those spots wearing the crown 👑 A busy buzzing butcher shop filled with top quality meat, fish and deli products served by an amazing team. I'm very excited to have my full range of products on their shelves and be part of the Marlow's culinary scene.

I'm so excited to have my Honey Harissa now available at the wonderful Peterley Manor Farm ❤️

"This sauce has everything; it’s sweet, savoury, fruity, tart and heady with spice, the cumin comes through nicely. I can see this sauce working well with many Middle Eastern and South Asian dishes, but it will also add bags of flavour to all kinds of dishes. It is clearly incredibly versatile." Judged by talented Masterchef 2021 winner Tom Rhodes with this note! ❤️

I'm very excited to announce my Amba Sauce is now also decorated with "Highly Recommended" by Great British Food Awards 2021 run by Great British Food Magazine 🤗

Honey Harissa is also now available on Amazon UK and with Prime free next day delivery! If you get one, let me know what you think 😎

The Family! Thanks for this photo.

If you know me, that means you know that I eat about 5 eggs for breakfast 🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚😅

Honey Harissa is marriage made in heaven with eggs. I use it in my shakshuka and I can't have enough of that belly warming comfort.

I have been playing with idea of creating my own harissa for a very long time and finally I'm pleased to share the outcome! Harissa is a fiery flavour bomb that is used across North Africa and it has find its way to Middle East and Levant. This is my take on it as I like both spicy and sweet. It's been 8 months of developing, testing and tinkering with it, I hope you will find it time well spent. It is available to purchase on my website and soon on Amazon UK!

"A spice blend with a mix of coarse and finely ground spices and dried herbs. We appreciated the combination of textures and the pops of flavour from the coarser elements. The saltiness was well-judged and the spicy heat didn't overwhelm what we thought was a heady, earthy warmth. A lovely versatile blend that we can see being suitable for many savoury applications." . . . #ozilalafood #levantinestreetfood #levantinekitchen #shawarma #shawarmaspice #greattaste #greattasteawards #guildoffinefood

Thame Food Festival has always been a very special event for me. Thanks to them my Amba Sauce is available in jars and that inspired creation of my whole range.

I'm very excited this year to be there again, this time with my products in my stand. And I look forward to giving a live Chicken Shawarma demo on Saturday morning at the main stage.