Greece is a place that wins everyone over with its stunning beaches, divine cuisine, and wonderful hospitality. I must admit that the island of Naxos, while less famous than its neighbors Mykonos, Santorini, or its twin sister Paros, holds a special place in my heart. It is the largest and most fertile of all the Cyclades islands, making it a hidden gem waiting to be explored! Where to Stay in Naxos? For the second year in a row, we’ve chosen to spend our summer holiday in Naxos. And once again, we opted for the same charming accommodation. The adorable “Sorokos…
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Continue readingChicken tagine Mchermel, or simply chicken tagine with chermoula, is a classic Moroccan dish that I especially love. It’s a comfort food dish, like all Moroccan tagines and stews. It’s so delicious and doesn’t require much effort, but you’ll need some patience. As I always say, a good tagine needs time to cook. This Chicken tagine Mchermel is very flavorful and doesn’t take long to prepare. The longest part is letting the chicken marinate. Ideally, let it marinate for two hours, or even overnight, so the chicken can soak up all the great flavors from the marinade. The marinade is…
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Continue readingThis roast chicken with creamy garlic and green peppercorn sauce is Ottolenghi’s revisitation of what the English know as the “Sunday roast”. Every Sunday they meet with family or friends to enjoy a good piece of roast meat, the most traditional being beef. They accompany it with roasted or mashed potatoes, roasted root vegetables, the famous Yorkshire pudding and of course “the gravy sauce”. Here Ottolenghi chose chicken thighs, which are tender and juicy with crispy skin. The sauce is just crazy. It is creamy and slightly tangy. In addition to being delicious, this dish is very easy to make.…
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Continue readingThis savoury – sweet chicken tagine with onions and raisins is a classic of Moroccan cuisine. It’s really delicious, easy to make and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. The tagine is a staple of Moroccan cuisine. Its name actually designates both the cooked dish and the earthenware pot in which the food is cooked. The secret to get a delicious tagine it’s not only the choice of the ingredients but above all it’s the cooking time. So please forget all recipes that offer quick and express tagines. This kind of dishes should be cooked for a long time and…