From our kitchen to yours

Cook the Levant at home

Pantry staples, simple tools, and a few Amazon free trial tips, chosen for people cooking hummus, shawarma night spreads and weekend feasts after tasting them at Dahhan’s.

Pantry staples

Stock a Levantine shelf

Search Amazon UK for the staples we reach for every service. Open the link, pick a brand you like, and you’re cooking.

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Essential

Tahini

The backbone of hummus, mutabal and sauces. Look for smooth, pure sesame paste, no sugar.

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Essential

Sumac

Bright, lemony spice for fattoush, grilled meats and onions. A little goes a long way.

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Essential

Pomegranate molasses

Sweet and tart depth for muhammara, marinades and dressings. One bottle transforms a week of cooking.

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Everyday

Za’atar

Herb, sesame and sumac blend for man’oushe vibes, labneh, eggs and roast veg.

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Syrian heat

Aleppo pepper

Mild, fruity chilli flakes, warmer than paprika, gentler than cayenne. Perfect on grills.

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Texture

Chickpeas & bulgur

Tinned or dried chickpeas for hummus & falafel; bulgur for kibbeh and tabbouleh nights.

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Tools

Gear that earns its keep

You don’t need a professional kitchen, a few solid tools make home cooking feel like ours.

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Cast iron grill pan

Char marks for shish, halloumi and veg when you can’t light a charcoal grill.

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Food processor

Hummus, falafel mix and muhammara in minutes. The single biggest time saver.

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Mortar & pestle

Crush garlic, spices and nuts the old way, better aroma than a mill alone.

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Sharp chef’s knife

Mezze is mostly prep. A comfortable 8-inch knife makes chopping a joy, not a chore.

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Flatbread / pizza stone

Crispier pitta and man’oushe style flatbreads straight from a home oven.

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Arabic coffee pot (dallah / cezve)

Finish the meal the right way, cardamom coffee after dessert.

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We only list categories we genuinely use in Levantine home cooking, choose any brand and seller that suits your budget.

Exeter students

Uni kitchen starter kit

Near Exeter University? Build a small spice shelf, grab a decent knife, and keep our cookbook on your phone. When you can’t cook, we’re on Western Way with wraps from £12 and free collection.

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Student tip

Prime Student often includes free delivery on pantry staples, handy for tahini, sumac and late night snack runs. Terms set by Amazon.

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Amazon free trials & memberships

Optional extras (not food, still useful)

If you already shop Amazon, these trials can save money on delivery, books and family lists. Always check current offer terms on Amazon before signing up.

Amazon Prime

Fast delivery on kitchen gear and pantry restocks, the most useful membership for home cooks.

Prime for young adults / students

Often discounted for students and young adults. Great if you’re stocking a first kitchen in Exeter.

Kindle Unlimited

Read cookbooks and food writing on any device. Pairs nicely with our own Levant ebook.

Audible

Listen to food memoirs or language learning while the stew simmers.

Amazon Music Unlimited

Playlist for prep night, optional, not required for great hummus.

Prime Video

Film night after the feast. Includes signup and add on subscription storefront.

Amazon Kids+

For family meal prep days, books and learning apps for little ones while you cook.

Baby registry

Planning a family celebration meal? Guests can gift from an Amazon baby list.

Wedding list

Getting married? Pair an Amazon wedding list with Dahhan’s catering for the feast.

Free trials can convert to paid subscriptions. Cancel anytime under Amazon account settings if you don’t want to continue. Dahhan’s is not responsible for Amazon’s offers or billing.

Our recipes

Flavors of the Levant, £4.99

53 Syrian & Lebanese recipes from our family kitchen. Instant PDF download, then use the pantry picks above to cook tonight.

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