Stunning Persian-style Beef Stroganoff

You may already be familiar with beef Stroganoff, the classic Russian beef and mushroom stew often served with noodles. But this one is different: it’s the Persian version. It’s also my mom’s. And it’s amazing and quite stunning when served up on a dinner table. What makes it unique – apart from the fact it […]

I’ll-have-two crispy buckwheat waffles

These waffles have a nutty intense taste and crispy texture that always makes me want to chow down more than one. They are great for breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner and can be topped with sweet or savory fillings. We are big fans of salty toppings like melted hard cheese, fresh guac and sundried tomatoes […]

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 […]

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 […]

My pre-holiday go-to salad

I don’t know if it’s because the holidays are right around the corner and I’m already imagining myself indulging in too many canapes, cheese plates, desserts and glasses of wine, but I feel the need to get some greens and light dinners in my system right now. Luckily, there are a ton of great recipes […]

Piquant coconut cauliflower rice

The fam and I just came back from an awesome extra long week end in Goa that totally awakened our senses. The lively colors, the bustling sounds of the market, the relaxing ones from the beach and of course, the mouth-watering smell of chai masala, Indian curries, biryanis and sweet chutneys that made us hungry […]

Exceptionally good tarragon chicken

My mom used to make this exceptional dish regularly when I was a child and I still remember licking my saucy plate when nobody was looking.  It was that good. And I was that shameless when it came to delicious food. Tarragon is not a commonly used herb in the Middle East but you can […]