Le Comptoir Well Mamma – Hummus and Granola

After a year or so of absence from the blog, I’m back to tell you why: I’ve been busy making and selling hummus and granola! If you had told me that I’d be at markets in the hills of the French Riviera doing something other than buying a few years ago, I would never have […]

The best kitchari recipe

Nothing beats a really good kitchari recipe. It is the best thing to soothe your body and soul when you need healthy comfort food.

Persian eggplant stew – “khoresh bademjan”

Persian cuisine is popular for its “khoresh”, which are fragrant stews made from vegetables, sometimes fruits, meat and/or beans, and wonderful spices. They are traditionally served with basmati rice and my parents used to make them all the time when I was a kid. This particular one – khoresh bademjan – was one of my […]

Norwegian seed crackers

These Norwegian seed crackers are inspired by this brand of dried flatbreads that I absolutely love. They are fairly easy to make as long as you have a well-stocked seed pantry, namely sesame, flax, pumpkin, and sunflower. But once you make them, you might be like me and want to make sure you always have […]

Hampton’s Cafe creamy coleslaw

I just came back from a lovely holiday in Dubai, where I spent most of my days lunching and dining with old friends. After having spent over 9 years there, I have to admit, there are many things I have missed despite the fact we now live in a beautiful part of the world. So […]

Greek vs regular yogurt

I regularly use Greek yogurt when preparing meals, especially at breakfast, where I love drizzling it with raw honey, covering it with homemade berry compote, or simply as a dollop on overnight oats. It’s also an essential component of my 3-ingredient flatbread, which gets a lot of visits on my Instagram TV channel. However, many […]

A really good fig chutney

I first discovered making fig chutney last year when we moved to southern France. In this part of the country, the luscious fruit starts appearing on the tree in late June but it takes the whole summer for it to ripen, become lusciously sweet, and ready to be picked. And when it is, it abounds. […]

Freekeh salad with pomegranate and herbs

Freekeh is made from green durum wheat that is harvested young, roasted, and then rubbed. Often used in Middle Eastern cuisine, this “ancient” grain is slightly chewy and has a unique smokey flavor. When living in Dubai, I used to see it occasionally served in warm dishes, much like rice, baked with broth, spices, and […]

Fig tarte Tatin

Tarte Tatin is a lovely, fancy-looking dessert that actually isn’t that hard to make. I mean, if you read about the history of this French dessert, it was made by accident, which makes me confident you foodie readers can pull it off. The story goes as follows: in the 1890s, two sisters, Stéphanie et Caroline […]

Refreshing blackberry lemonade

This super refreshing blackberry lemonade is just what summer ordered. A great mocktail recipe for those of you who tend to skip the alcohol and want something special. Try going for 1/4 cup of maple syrup to start and then taste to adjust for sweetness. Nice variations: Don’t have blackberries? No worries, you can totally […]