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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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