Book Confessions of an Ex-Ballerina

 For the Meatballs:

• 500g (1 lb) chicken mince

• 100g (3.5 oz) feta, crumbled

• 1 large zucchini, grated

• Zest of 1 large lemon

• 1 egg

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• ½ tsp salt

• 20g (a handful) fresh herbs: dill, mint, parsley – chopped

• Pinch of black pepper

• Olive oil, for brushing or spritzing

For the Giant Couscous:

• 1 cup giant couscous

• 1½ cups water

• Big pinch of salt

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 5g (1 Tbsp) chopped dill

• Juice of ½ lemon (about 20 ml)

For the Cucumber Salad:

• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1 red onion, thinly sliced

• Juice of ½ lemon (about 20 ml)

• Salt and pepper to taste