Easy sushi burritos
I have to admit, I had never tried making sushi, let alone easy sushi burritos at home because the whole rolling thing intimidates me. But when I saw a recipe for them (rolled without a mat) on Goop.com recently, I figured I would give it a go. It’s a very laisser-faire kind of recipe, you […]
Quick kale pesto
My quick kale pesto is one of those recipes that I feel have a huge return on investment. All you need are a couple of quality ingredients, a blender, 60 seconds and it’s done – and a lot better than the kind you find ready-made in most supermarkets. And because it has a ton of […]
Jewel-like spring rolls
Spring rolls are just the best appetizer for crowds and once you get over the learning curve of rolling them up (see tips at end of recipe and this video), the sky is the limit when it comes to fillings. From the classic prawns/veg to the more unusual pomegranate/duck confit, you can really use all […]
Cashew cheese avocado canapes
I discovered the avocado-cashew cheese combination when post-workout brunching with a lovely friend in Abu Dhabi. Despite my good manners, I was just eating one after another and couldn’t stop. This is my attempt at recreating it. Cashew cheese is something a lot of vegans use to replace the real thing because it contains nutritional yeast, […]
Almond, coconut, tahini & dark chocolate granola
I don’t buy granola at the store because most of the time, it’s packed with sugar and other stuff that’s gonna slow down my digestive system. However, I’m all for homemade! This recipe is great because it is filled with fiber from different sources as well as a good source of omega 3s thanks to […]
The best broccoli recipe ever
As a kid, I always wondered how anyone could like broccoli. As far as I was concerned, this cruciferous vegetable’s awful smell was a self-defense mechanism against adults who wanted to eat it. That was until I discovered 2 things: tenderstem broccoli (or broccolini) and the art of not overcooking. Tenderstem is much more pleasant to […]
Show-stopping quinoa beetroot salad
Beetroot is one of those vegetables that has a long list of benefits, from helping to control cholesterol to detoxifying one’s blood and managing blood sugar. You can cook, roast or steam it, but my favorite way of serving it is raw, like in this bright and lively salad. It is so beautiful and a real show […]
Fancy pants sunchoke puree with rocket hazelnut pesto
I was first introduced to sunchokes, otherwise known as Jerusalem artichokes, when I was living in France. Over there, these artichoke-tasting little roots are called “topinambours” and they are often made into a puree or a creamy soup. In this one, I add a fresh rocket hazelnut pesto, which I sort of hijacked from Yotam […]
Rillettes de thon
Rillettes de thon is a French tuna-based dip commonly served in summer on toast or with veggies as an appetizer. It traditionally calls for canned tuna blended with some cream cheese and chives but I find that the addition of capers and lemon zest bring your taste buds to a much higher place. And like […]
Elegant roasted fig appetizer
This has got to be the winner in the quick, easy and elegant appetizer category. The sweetness and grainy texture of the figs with the distinct taste of Roquefort are a match made in heaven. Having said that, if you’re not a fan of stinky blue cheese, swap it for fresh goat cheese and you’ll also get […]