Gluten-free

  • Sweet – savory Moroccan chicken tagine with caramelized apricots, almonds & orange blossom

    15/09/20204passionfood

    I have always said that cuisine reflects the culture, traditions and even history of each country.  And while preparing this article, I myself learned new things about the history of my country. Throughout its history, Morocco has been a crossroads of civilizations: Berber, Arab-Andalusian, Jewish, European, Ottoman. Pastilla, for example, which is pronounced “bastilla” in Morocco, is a dish very popular especially at weddings and special events . According to Anny Gaul (American historian of food specialist in the Arabic-speaking world): “If you look at the written records and the recipes that we have from Al-Andalus, you find that there were dishes  very similar to…

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  • Basmati & wild rice with chickpeas, currants & herbs by Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi « Jérusalem » cookbook.

    26/08/20204passionfood

    Another recipe by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi from their book “Jerusalem”, famous enough no need for intro.  And like all of their recipes, this rice is just wonderful with fried onions, herbs and currant. Plus it’s gluten-free and vegan.  It’s a dish that can be a side dish it’ll go very well with meat and fish, as it can be a hearty main course for vegetarians and vegans. My rice is a bit yellow compared to the original recipe, it’s just because I added curry, you can make whatever you like, after all cooking is all about taste.

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  • Lemon chicken with Sumac and Za’atar

    15/08/20204passionfood

    After the books “Jerusalem” and “Simple” it’s now the turn of “Falastin” the latest book by Sami Tamimi (co-author of Jerusalem with Yotam Ottolenghi) to find a place in my bookshelf (actually I’ll always find a place for their books).  What appeals to me the most about their recipes is that these two exceptional chefs are inspired by their childhoods and the traditions of the ME to deliver recipes with a twist of daring and modern creativity. First of all, know that the recipe that I’m sharing with you today is effortless.  I recommend you prepare your chicken ahead of time…

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  • Persian love cakes by Ottolenghi & Helen Goh (Gluten free)

    28/07/20204passionfood

    This recipe comes from the genius “ Yotam Ottolenghi” and “Helen Goh” from their book sweet. I’m a big fan of Ottolenghi, each recipe is a pure happiness in your mouth. When I saw the pictures of these mini cakes so elegant and perfect for an afternoon tea, I immediately succumbed and frankly, how can you not fall in love with these little gems? These gluten free cakes have everything that I love about cake, a crispy base topped with a moist cake, flavoured with almonds. It’s a real explosion of flavours.

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