OMG-they-rock toffee granola bars

I used to be addicted to crunchy industrial-style granola bars before I went sugar free, became concerned with my gut and obsessed with wellness. Since, I’ve tried my hand at making “clean” ones at home, but they’ve always tasted too healthy for the kids to like them – if that makes sense. Finally, my quest […]

Insanely good cornmeal-crusted spinach feta quiche

For all of you gluten-free quiche-loving gals out there, this is for you. This polenta crust is tasty and very easy to put together: heat it, mix it,  press it down, that’s it. I strongly recommend you use good quality medium grind instant polenta – I buy this one at Eataly in Dubai Mall and sometimes use […]

Mouth-watering miso salmon

You know those ingredients that just elevate even the most basic recipe? Saffron, sesame oil, lemongrass, white wine, truffle oil, rose water…all those noble elements that turn ordinary into something extraordinary? Well, in my books, miso is definitely one of them. The first time I ever tasted this Japanese fermented soybean paste was years ago, when […]

The ultimate “late summer” salad

I know, summer hasn’t technically started yet. But when it’s 40°C everyday and it’s so humid that you’ve given up doing your hair, you kind of feel like we should at least be halfway through it. Also, I found beautiful organic corn at Spinneys the other day and to me, it is the ultimate late summer food. Boiled […]

Smoked date pecorino buckwheat salad with macademia nuts

I don’t know where I got the inspiration for this recipe because I’ve never tasted anything quite like it, but it’s now become a staple at our house. A couple of tips: use the darker roasted buckwheat groats, not the raw, light-colored one, if you want to have that distinctive taste buckwheat is known for. […]

Dangerously good chocolate peanut butter banana “moelleux”

Careful with these fancy little muffins, it’s hard to just have one. They have a really rich dark chocolate taste, are fluffy and moist and just go down so well. I love the fact that they have no sugar or gluten, and unlike a lot of paleo-style cakes, you don’t need a bunch of eggs. They are […]

Lively cilantro citrus tahini sauce

This alfresco sauce isn’t just a nice salad dressing but a great accompaniment to grilled fish, meat and vegetables. The lemon and lime bring a nice zing to it while tahini gives it a luxurious texture and unique taste. All the ingredients are also exceptionally healthy, especially if you are in detox mode: tahini is rich in […]

Celeriac “rice” with decadent porcini mushroom ragout

Celeriac – otherwise known as celery root – is a vastly underrated and underused vegetable despite its unique taste and texture. The “rice” is a good alternative to carbs and also a change from its cauliflower counterpart, which can be hard to digest for some people (cauliflower contains mannitol, which is an alcohol sugar part […]

Lazy mamma’s overnight matcha coconut oats and yogurt

Don’t know about you, but whether I eat breakfast or not, by the time 11 am rolls around, my stomach is growling and I’m counting down the minutes until lunch time. In come overnight oats. Apart from requiring minimal effort, oats are an excellent source of fibre, are filling and will get you through the morning without […]

Heavenly quinoa salad

I always try to incorporate as many super healthy foods as possible in my recipes – with a focus on fibre and antioxydants – but it sometimes takes quite a bit of trial and error to have all the ingredients live in flavorful harmony. I think I got it right with this super salad bowl. The anti-inflammatory turmeric […]