Falafel is near-perfect as is. Virtuous and indulgent, this vegetarian main with Middle Eastern origins is made with smashed chickpeas, onions, herbs and spices, then fried until golden and crisp.

Falafel is pretty much a weekly staple for me. The crispy balls of fried falafel are a perfect match for warm pita bread, tahini sauce and endless fresh toppings like cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and ...