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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s-all-in-the-pantry fish cakes
Is it me or does back-to-school frenzy feel like it was yesterday and is Christmas shopping season imminent? Life’s been busy and as you’ve noticed, my time spent testing new recipes and eating my way through new healthy trendy foods has been reduced to sipping matcha lattes from the Starbucks drive-thru. So today I share […]
Dangerous peanut butter & dark chocolate oaties
Being an ex-peanut butter addict, I need to be careful when I make these cookies as I can’t be fully trusted. They bring me back to my childhood, when my best friend and I would sneak to the grocery store to get a bunch of Reese’s peanut butter cups and eat them in her garage, […]
Keeping-it-simple apple strawberry purée
Yep, it’s baby food, but when my 13-year old turning-into-a-foodie son earnestly told me this fruity purée was the best thing I’d made in ages (hmmm…), I felt compelled to share. And to be honest, I’ve made 3 batches since because we all love the stuff – apple and strawberry seriously rock. I also guess it […]
Brilliant Asian slaw
There are two ways I could present this beauty. The first would be that it is an dazzling little appetizer or side salad that will satisfy anyone’s tastebuds. The dressing is addictively good and the combination of carrot, radish, celery and cabbage just works brilliantly. The second way of describing it would be that it’s […]
Drool-worthy tahini chocolate espresso squares
The humble brownie is brought to great heights here. Luscious, creamy tahini and a shot of espresso give these delicious little chocolate squares an earthy yet sophisticated taste, making them quite adult-like despite their decadent gooeyness. They don’t take long to prepare and their intensity is perfectly tempered if served warm with a big scoop […]
Smells-like-a-piece-of-heaven strawberry crumble
The wonderfully complex aroma that emanates from my oven when I make this summery crumble, is just out of this world. It’s quick, easy and a total feast for the tastebuds. I usually serve it for dessert, still bubbling hot, with a dollop of vanilla ice cream; but because it’s crowned with naturally-sweetened granola, I […]