I’m a big cheese lover, proof I had a raclette party twice in October. I know it’s a lot of calories, don’t worry it was during my cheating day ( actually my hubby said it’s everyday my cheating day )…
Spinach & lime butter pancakes – Ottolenghi.
No comment, honestly these spinach & lime butter pancakes that Ottolenghi calls “green pancakes” are sooo good.And as the end-of-year holidays approach, you can make them like blinis and serve…
Lemon and poppy seed cake – Ottolenghi & Helen Goh.
As we say « when life gives you lemon make lemonade », but not for today, I present you the most delicious, fluffy, moist and fragrant lemon and poppy seed cake ever.…
Brown butter and cinnamon streusel banana bread .
This brown butter and cinnamon streusel banana bread was all what I wanted after a nice walk in the woods, it has all these wonderful fall flavours. The cake alone…
Aubergine / eggplant Zaalouk – Moroccan cuisine.
Aubergine or eggplant caviars are very popular in the Middle East, North Africa and some European countries. Among the most popular Baba Ghanoush and moutabel from the Levant, Greece and…
Brown butter, pecan chocolate cookies .
These brown butter, pecan chocolate cookies are just too good. It's true that each person has completely different expectations and requirements when it comes to cookies. But if you ask…
Pear and almond cream tart “Bourdaloue tart” – Christophe Felder & Camille Lesecq.
Pear and almond cream tart also known as “Bourdaloue tart” is a classic of French pastry and more precisely Parisian one. It was created in the middle of the 19th…
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Continue readingUsually I would say that I love summer days. But since I live in Dubai, autumn starts being the long awaited season which brings back a little freshness. It’s the season too for pumpkin soup, apple or pear tart, and…
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Continue readingThese Raspberry Crumble Bars are screaming Middle East. All Middle Eastern flavours are here : tahini, halva, sumac and rose water. And guess what ? I love it. They are so delicious, melting in the mouth, buttery with a nutty taste…
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Continue readingTahchin is a famous Persian dish made with basmati rice which is perfectly flavoured with saffron, mixed with egg yolks, yoghurt and neutral oil or melted butter in my case. This classic dish is so versatile. You can add a layer of meat, mostly shredded chicken, or keep it vegetarian by adding…
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Continue readingThis Lime – Mint Cake is a sort of a virgin Mojito cake. It’s the perfect summer treat, it’s fresh, moist, incredibly delicious and most important for me, that the cake doesn’t taste too sweet. If you love virgin mojitos or the combination of mint and lime, this cake is definitely for…
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Continue readingThis chilled avocado soup is exactly what you need to eat when the weather turns hot, because it’s super refreshing. And the best part is that is very simple to make. This cool, refreshing, full of flavours avocado soup, is delicious topped with the cucumber salsa and the crunchy garlic oil. It’s a great way…
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Continue readingThese truffle polenta chips are incredibly delicious, rich, impressive and very addictive. They are crispy and crunchy from the outside and soft inside. It’s definitely a nice alternative to the traditional French fries potatoes. These polenta chips are the perfect side…