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 […]
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 […]
Baked feta with blackberries, rosemary and honey
Just when you thought the oven-baked feta trend was over, here comes another one. But really, I first tasted baked feta a long time ago, at a friend’s house who served it to use as an appetizer with a lovely roasted tomato sauce. Since, I’ve made a number of times, with all sorts of fruits […]
Blackberry chia seed pudding
Blackberry chia seed pudding has been my latest addiction. Not surprising given the amount of this wonderful fruit we’ve got growing all over the neighborhood this summer. And since I love fruit foraging, it has been wonderful to have loads so we could test new recipes at home. When picked ripe, blackberries are a powerhouse […]
Olive oil, feta, tomato & blackberry toast
In my Summer Dinners e-book, I mention that throughout the summer, we regularly indulge in a big tomato basil salad with a generous dose of olive oil vinaigrette. It’s a great, simple side or appetizer and if you dress it up slightly, an ideal light lunch. Depending on our mood and the harvest, I will […]
Blackberry nectarine frangipane galette
This blackberry nectarine frangipane galette is the perfect summer dessert or afternoon tea snack. What the French call “creme frangipane” is a delightful mixture of almond powder, sugar, egg, and vanilla that is mostly found in the traditional King’s cake used to celebrate the Epiphany in January. This luscious cream also goes beautifully with berries […]