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April 27, 2026

A pasta bake and a sumac salad: Sami Tamimi’s prep-ahead sharing recipes

A pasta bake combining tender chicken and hearty chickpeas, and a Middle Eastern spring salad layered with spices, refreshing herbs and sweet peas

A pasta bake and a sumac salad: Sami Tamimi’s prep-ahead sharing recipes

TL;DR

  • The one-tray chicken, pasta, and chickpea bake is a comforting and flavorful dish ideal for weeknights or casual family meals.
  • The bake involves marinating chicken, roasting it with vegetables, then adding pasta and chickpeas in a seasoned stock to finish cooking.
  • The spring vegetable and sumac salad is a refreshing accompaniment, featuring shaved cucumber, lettuce, herbs, peas, radishes, and pickled shallots.
  • The salad's sumac pickled shallots provide a zesty, slightly citrusy note.
  • Both recipes emphasize minimal preparation and washing-up for fuss-free entertaining.

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