Absolutely sinful banana moelleux

There are a ton of gluten free, processed sugar free and vegan banana bread and cake recipes out there. But this one stands out. You don’t eat it because it’s healthy, you eat it because it looks like chocolate cake and tastes like a little piece of heaven. In French, we use an expression: “c’est […]

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 […]

Good old pot-au-feu

Probably one of my favorite one-pot meals, pot-au-feu is a traditional beef and vegetable stew that is emblematic of France. Intended originally to be the poor man’s food, this dish eventually appeared on bourgeois dinner tables in the 18th century and today is served in some of the fanciest restaurants in Paris. Weirdly, it took […]

Sauce gribiche: the wicked woman’s sauce

“Sauce gribiche” is as vintage French as it gets. Right up there with cheese souffle and duck a l’orange. Except it’s a condiment: a hybrid between Italian salsa verde and mayonnaise, typically served alongside very traditional dishes like pot-au-feu (braised meat and vegetable stew) and “tete de veau” (yes, that means calf’s head, a famous […]

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 […]

Crazy good zoodles with fried capers and parmesan

Zoodles will never replace pasta. BUT, they have become pretty mainstream in the gluten-free world and one can understand why. They have the quality of being mild-tasting, easy to digest, low in calories – if you’re into that – and they are brilliant at soaking up sauce, your favorite oil, cheese or whatever topping that […]

Killer good broccoli and spicy paneer

Since having visited Goa I have been a little obssessed with trying out Indian ingredients and spices. Paneer is one of them. For those of you who aren’t familiar with paneer, it is a mild fresh cheese often used in Indian cuisine. Rich in protein and calcium, it is somewhat of a cross between cottage […]

Fab lentil coconut curry

When I try to keep things simple, wholesome and satisfying, curry is one of my solutions. This one is also particularly nutritious thanks to the green lentils and all the anti-inflammatory spices. I use French Puy lentils because they keep their shape when cooked for a long time and because they tend be less gas-forming […]

Comforting cauliflower gnocchis

January is one of those months where I just want to go easy on my body and soul. I don’t do detoxes but I keep things easy to digest, simple and comforting. For example, I’ll eat more soups and scale down on raw salads, eat less meat and boost my cooked veggie intake, drink (a […]