clean and tasty but, hmmm, wetter? I've tried adding water or stock, but it tastes like I've just added a bit of water or stock. I know this may take me over the five ingredients but I am keen to keep cooking them. I'll serve the beef and hummus with some pitta or mountain bread for him and I think that will fly....! (I cooked the meatballs again recently after a long break from them, maybe since last winter. They are great for this weather!). Hi Kristen I made meatballs recently too.. so good! Good question re the sauces.. for beef & broc just serve extra oyster sauce at the table. YOu could go for some canned tomatoes in the beef & zuch. THe chicken and basil is meant to be dry like a stir fry.. but a little olive oil might help/ Hope he enjoys the beef with hummus! The spiced beef with hummus is FANTASTIC! I've been calling it "deconstructed kibbee". Kibbee is probably my favorite Lebanese dish and I often "dip" it in hummus, so I knew this would be great. Also, wonderful for the slow-carb diet. Thanks!! I just stumbled upon your blog last week, and I absolutely LOVE it! I love that all of your recipes aren't too complicated, and everything is super healthy, and SUPER tasty! I made this recipe for me and a friend tonight -- needless to say, we were blown away! It was fantastic! I cannot wait to make another one