It’s-cold-outside “Daube Provençale”
I don’t eat much red meat, but do enjoy it from time to time if it is well sourced. And when I make beef, there are a few dishes I love – one I particularly affection in winter time is a Southern French stew called “daube provençale”. Consider it Provence’s version of the famous boeuf […]
Roasted tomatoes stuffed with herbs and sardines
When I was a kid growing up in Canada, I remember the poor sardine being the reject of the canned food section. It didn’t have the mainstream acceptance tuna fish did nor did it get the chance to land on a pizza like its little cousin the anchovy. Although people did buy sardines, you never saw […]
What is functional medicine? Expert interview Dr. Shefali Verma
When I started investigating my digestive issues years ago, I became the walking encyclopedia of all food, intolerance and gut tests available. After much unsuccessful Google self-diagnosis I was finally aided by a good nutritionist, and took charge of my gut health. But hen, just as all was getting happy digestive-wise, I hit 39 and […]
Mediterranean marinated peppers
Nope, it isn’t summer yet – but sometimes when it’s “cold” outside, a girl needs a bit of sunshine on her plate. And marinated red peppers, as simple as they may be, always bring me back to my wonderful summers spent in Southern France, when the kids were little and we would have countless barbecues […]
Impress-the-guests scallop papaya and mango tartare
This recipe ticks all the boxes as a dinner party appetizer: it has a show-stoping quality only fresh scallops matched with exotic fruit can have, it’s QUICK and EASY for even the worst of cooks, it’s light, healthy as can be and absolutely delectable. A cordon bleu friend of ours kicked off New Year’s eve […]
Green goddess hummus bowl salad
About a year ago, as I was browsing through Limetree Cafe’s merchandise section, a book entitled “Hummus Brothers” caught my eye. As you may remember from an earlier post, hummus is one of those things that I had trialled and errored several times. This gem of a book definitely helped me along the way and […]
Facts and myths of ADHD – An expert interview
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder – otherwise known as ADHD – is something we increasingly hear about these days, especially where children are concerned. Some get diagnosed, others don’t and many get misdiagnosed. The truth is that like a lot of things in the field of psychology, it isn’t an exact science. While in other medical […]
Succulent lemon-studded Moroccan eggplant
This glorious eggplant dish will bring all the flavors of North Africa to your dinner table. Just thinking of the spices, dried fruit and tangy preserved lemon makes my mouth water. I often double the quantities and freeze half of it because it makes for a comforting weeknight dinner on those nights I just don’t […]
Favorite savory galette recipe (salty crepes)
“Galettes” are buckwheat crêpes (large, thin pancakes) used for savory fillings. Like traditional sweet crêpes, they originate from the Brittany region of France and are absolutely divine. The classic galette is usually crispy, buttery-tasting and stuffed with ham, melted gruyere and a sunny side up egg. If you want to make it a bit more […]
Wildly good wild thyme, quinoa and goat cheese salad
I am all about finding ingredients that can turn a normal salad, soup, stew or other dish into something phenomenal. Luckily, I have a growing list of these since living in Dubai, because we have access to a world of flavors, from orange blossom water and saffron to some of the most fragrant herbs out […]