A berry pretty salad
Strawberries in a savory salad work, they really do. Especially when paired with aromatic herbs like mint, basil and complemented with salty feta. It’s a lovely one to ring in spring or summer and also perfect to bring for a picnic or barbecue with friends because it is just so darn pretty. I’ve added quinoa […]
Refreshing feta herb hummus
Hummus is a regular feature on our dinner table. I love my original recipe, but I’ve also jumped on the colorful hummus trend bandwagon and experimented adding other ingredients to it. I’d be lying if I said all of them were a success but so far, I’ve posted my favorites. It all started with beetroot, […]
Millet pumpkin, chickpea and feta salad
Millet isn’t exactly what you would call newfangled, but its popularity has soared with the growth of the gluten-free movement. It is one of these ancient seeds that has been used in many parts of the world from the Americas to Africa and Asia. In fact, I’ve often seen millet-based “raji” flour here in Dubai […]
Stunning Persian dill, feta and chicken salad
This has to be one of my favorite “meal salads”. Although it isn’t an actual Iranian recipe, it has a Persian feel that is reminiscent of a dill and chicken rice dish (“Shivid polow”) my mom used to make (she’s actually of Belgian origin but being married to my dad, she learned how to cook […]
Refreshing feta mint watermelon salad
I don’t know who came up with the feta watermelon mint combination but it really works. It is also PERFECT for the current weather, whether your are in Dubai or in the midst of a European heat wave. Now just a heads up, any recipe that involves watermelon can turn out…you guessed it: watery. So […]
Green rice salad with cherries & feta
Fresh herbs coat every little bit of rice in this salad, making every mouthful super refreshing and tasty. I’ve tested this recipe several times using different fruits from apricots and cranberries to tomatoes – but cherries are one my favorites – and since I’ve been getting a lot of them in my Fruitful day boxes […]
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 […]
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 […]
Herb, Avo and Feta Quinoa Salad
The combination of fresh herbs with the buttery taste of avocado and tangy feta is just out of this world When I make this salad for a crowd, it’s a hit every time. Chopping the herbs is the most time-consuming part of this recipe, the rest is done in a snap. I prefer to chop […]