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 […]

Freekeh salad with pomegranate and herbs

Freekeh is made from green durum wheat that is harvested young, roasted, and then rubbed. Often used in Middle Eastern cuisine, this “ancient” grain is slightly chewy and has a unique smokey flavor. When living in Dubai, I used to see it occasionally served in warm dishes, much like rice, baked with broth, spices, and […]

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 […]

The Real Niçoise Salad (hint: no potatoes or green beans)

Although I happily ate “salade Niçoise” with green beans and potatoes for years before living in France, I quickly found out this was blasphemy. A sacrilege. The wrong way of making it. Traditionally, this salad originating from the beautiful town of Nice does not have either of these ingredients. Even the tuna we often see […]

French tabbouleh

You may already be familiar with tabbouleh, the Middle Eastern lemony herb, and bulgur salad. This is what I was familiar with when going to Lebanese/Syrian restaurants in Montreal and the one I found when living in Dubai. It contains very little grain, lots of parsley, some onion, and from time to time, you’d also […]

Fresh snow pea quinoa salad

I’m ashamed to say I was tempted to keep this recipe only for my Spring and Summer e-book, but I just couldn’t. EVERYONE should know about this one – it is so healthy, yum, and perfect for the season. Whether you just want it as a side or as a main, this pretty salad is […]

Beetroot mille-feuille

Beetroot is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and does a great job supporting detoxification – so it is always a welcome veggie on our dinner table. But those aren’t the main reasons why we eat them: they are also incredibly tasty, especially when paired with flavors that contrast their sweet earthiness. For example, here in France, it is […]

Winter buckwheat salad

Did you know that buckwheat (also known as kasha) is a seed of a fruit related to rhubarb? As such, it is a great option if you are trying to cut down on grains, looking for carb that have a lower glycemic rate, or on the gluten-free train. It is also packed with nutrients and […]

Butternut squash and mushroom spinach salad

This butternut squash and mushroom spinach salad will definitely put you in a autumn mood. Butternut squash is just a wonderful ingredient because it adds texture and sweetness that you don’t get from pumpkin or many other types of squash. My personal preference is to roast it in the oven because it is easy and […]

Wild rice nectarine salad with goat cheese

This wild rice nectarine salad with goat cheese was a real hit over the summer. The concept of adding stone fruit to salad has grown in popularity over the last few years (I first tried the combo here), and I for one, love the addition of peaches or nectarines – especially when there is some […]