Effortless sesame tuna carpaccio
It happened. It suddenly got really hot in Dubai. We had a llong lovely spring but the steamy weather is now with us until October. So it is the perfect time to be making al fresco meals. This one’s an appetizer – something between a carpaccio and sashimi – which I like to make for […]
Superb aubergine “pkhali”
While touring Georgia last week, we ate about 5 different versions of eggplant “pkhali”, which is what they call their savory dips. You’ll find it in most restaurants, almost always served with delicious warm traditional Georgian bread. This version was probably my favorite because it has walnuts, a star ingredient of the country’s cuisine, which […]
My kind of samosas
These gluten free take on samosas is genius. Instead of a wheat dough, I use rice paper. Don’t let this conjure bad pictures in your head of the last time you made spring rolls and tore the soggy rice paper: folding these little samosas requires very little dexterity. In the filling, I replace the traditional […]
No-fuss basil cheddar scones
I never feel very confident making yeast-leavened bread, so when I feel like baking something that resembles it, I make a batch of scones. They are so effortless, any novice cook can pull them off. Although mostly seen with sweet fruity toppings, savory versions are a beautiful thing. Here I use basil and cheddar but […]
Salty spicy granola
I toyed around with the idea of making savory granola for a while but part of me always felt like if it was that good, it would have already taken trendy, snack-loving Dubai by storm and we’d be seeing it on everyone’s work desk. Nevertheless, I figured I’d give it a go the other day […]
Spiced up toasted chickpeas
I love cocktail hour: the flowing conversation, the nice wine, the endless delicious nibbles that open up your appetite for the meal to come…I also see it as a great opportunity to try out new appetizers like these perfectly seasoned roasted chickpeas. They are fab and a perfect swap for the usual peanuts or cashews […]
It’s-all-in-the-pantry fish cakes
Is it me or does back-to-school frenzy feel like it was yesterday and is Christmas shopping season imminent? Life’s been busy and as you’ve noticed, my time spent testing new recipes and eating my way through new healthy trendy foods has been reduced to sipping matcha lattes from the Starbucks drive-thru. So today I share […]
Besan chilla or Amazing Indian chickpea pancakes
As some of you know, I’ve recently gone back to work and I love it. It’s a buzzing little office, we’re about 15 happy campers, from all over the world, everyone is so nice and funny….and they are all foodies. Which means there is mucho recipe inspiration going around. Just the other day, my boss […]
Hide-a-stash crackers
If there was an award for the best seed crackers, I am sure these savory little guys would be leading contenders. They are so full of flavor, crunch and goodness, you won’t be able to just have one. In fact, I have to hide a stash when I make them otherwise they disappear before I […]
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 […]