Fried rice Mamma-style
Stir fries are one of the best ways to recycle leftover rice. I make this particular recipe a lot because you can put any veg you’ve got in the fridge, children really dig it and the whole affair requires all of 15 minutes. If you want you can add some leftover chicken, prawns or whatever […]
Chunky maple walnut granola
I’ve been making granola for a while now and love how practical, filling and delish it is. I have to admit however that most “healthy” granolas fall short of one thing: big crunchy clusters. While I like the idea of omitting the golden syrup and vegetable oil present in the processed variety, the child in […]
Sublime late summer salad
By now, you probably know that no meal rocks my world more than a good main course-worthy salad. This one’s no exception. It’s also a perfect way to transition your taste buds from summer to autumn. The roquefort’s sharp tang is well balanced by buttery walnuts, the mild bitterness of greens and natural sweetness of […]
Distinguished frangipani pear tart (gluten free)
Good pears aren’t easy to come by in Dubai for some reason: one finds them but they tend to be very hard and don’t ripen easily. But the other day I got lucky and found wonderfully fragrant tender ones at the market, so snapped them up and made this frangipani tart. Frangipani (also called “frangipane” in […]
Crowd-pleasing poulet basquaise
I love making stews when we have friends over because it allows me to prepare everything in advance and spend most of my time with the guests instead of slaving in the kitchen. Unfortunately, only a few can truly be appreciated in warmer Dubai weather – and Poulet Basquaise is one of them. It originates […]
Crisp Vietnamese rice salad
The mint and coriander make this pretty salad a refreshing option for a summer lunch or dinner. I find its crunchy and chewy texture totally addictive and my kids, who tend to only eat veggies when raw, are happy when they it makes an appearance at the dinner table. It’s ridiculously good in its own, […]
Exquisite salmon and green apple “rillettes”
In winter, classic duck rillettes spread on toasted sourdough canapés are my jam, but once summer rolls around, I prefer something lighter. Last year, you may remember I posted my favorite tuna rillettes recipe. This year, I introduce you to it’s hoity toity cousin, the salmon Granny Smith ones. The fish is perfectly balanced by […]
Panna cotta with strawberry lime compote
Light, creamy, fruity and absolutely delightful, panna cotta is the ultimate summer dinner party dessert. Easy to prep in advance, it’s gluten free, you can make it without dairy and in this recipe, adapted from David Liebovitz’ (whose blog I love), white sugar is replaced by coconut nectar, which has a lower glycemic index. Needless to […]
Genius sweet potato fries
The first time I tasted sweet potato fries was in a vintage diner that made amazing-tasting grease-ladden junk food: juicy cheesy burgers, perfectly-coated onion rings, hand cut fries, real ice cream milkshakes, old fashioned floats, etc you get the drift. Anyway, needless to say, their sweet potato fries were absolute perfection. Of course, they were […]
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 […]