Chunky maple walnut granola
I’ve been making granola for a while now and love how practical, filling and delish it is. I have to admit however that most “healthy” granolas fall short of one thing: big crunchy clusters. While I like the idea of omitting the golden syrup and vegetable oil present in the processed variety, the child in […]
Sublime late summer salad
By now, you probably know that no meal rocks my world more than a good main course-worthy salad. This one’s no exception. It’s also a perfect way to transition your taste buds from summer to autumn. The roquefort’s sharp tang is well balanced by buttery walnuts, the mild bitterness of greens and natural sweetness of […]
Distinguished frangipani pear tart (gluten free)
Good pears aren’t easy to come by in Dubai for some reason: one finds them but they tend to be very hard and don’t ripen easily. But the other day I got lucky and found wonderfully fragrant tender ones at the market, so snapped them up and made this frangipani tart. Frangipani (also called “frangipane” in […]
Crowd-pleasing poulet basquaise
I love making stews when we have friends over because it allows me to prepare everything in advance and spend most of my time with the guests instead of slaving in the kitchen. Unfortunately, only a few can truly be appreciated in warmer Dubai weather – and Poulet Basquaise is one of them. It originates […]
Mom’s grilled chicken brochettes
Perfectly cooked rice, salad and these chicken brochettes are regulars at my parents’ place. The only challenge has always been to get the exact marinade recipe from my mom, who tends to toss in her spices using her experience and senses rather than measuring instruments. So this year, I paid closer attention as she prepared […]
Crisp Vietnamese rice salad
The mint and coriander make this pretty salad a refreshing option for a summer lunch or dinner. I find its crunchy and chewy texture totally addictive and my kids, who tend to only eat veggies when raw, are happy when they it makes an appearance at the dinner table. It’s ridiculously good in its own, […]
Quick and zesty gaspacho
As delicious and refreshing as it may be, I never used to get excited about making the well-known Spanish gaspacho, because flash-boiling the tomatoes, skinning and seeding them felt a little too tedious and labour-intensive to make a cold soup, you know? Especially since it mostly ends up being just an appetizer when we make […]
Exquisite salmon and green apple “rillettes”
In winter, classic duck rillettes spread on toasted sourdough canapés are my jam, but once summer rolls around, I prefer something lighter. Last year, you may remember I posted my favorite tuna rillettes recipe. This year, I introduce you to it’s hoity toity cousin, the salmon Granny Smith ones. The fish is perfectly balanced by […]
Unbelievably delish vegan chocolate mousse
When you google vegan dessert, you are sure to find dozens of avocado chocolate mousse recipes show up in your search results. It took me years to try my hand at it though: I was afraid it would turn out tasting too healthy if you know what I mean. But it absolutely works. I’ve had […]
Panna cotta with strawberry lime compote
Light, creamy, fruity and absolutely delightful, panna cotta is the ultimate summer dinner party dessert. Easy to prep in advance, it’s gluten free, you can make it without dairy and in this recipe, adapted from David Liebovitz’ (whose blog I love), white sugar is replaced by coconut nectar, which has a lower glycemic index. Needless to […]