Decadent burrata, tomato & tapenade in a shot glass
As I continue my series of easy summer appetizers, here’s one that I made using last week’s leftover tapenade. Burrata is so deliciously rich and creamy it makes a scoop of Hagen Dazs feel light. Serving it in a shotglass however, somehow makes this indulgence a lot more reasonable, which is why I am a […]
Gone-in-a-flash bresaola rocket and ricotta rolls
Every single time I make these little gems, I get asked for the recipe, so here it is. They are not just a gluten-free gal’s best friend at a party, but also the host’s ultimate ally because they are a cinch to assemble and make ahead of time. Bresaola is really easy to find here […]
The ultimate summer caviar
To me, tapenade screams of summer. It’s what I call the Provencal man’s caviar. Just the thought of this herbed olive paste reminds me of my first summer in the south of France, where I saw it served as an appetizer on every restaurant terrace alongside a glass of rose, perhaps a Pastis or a […]
OMG-they-rock toffee granola bars
I used to be addicted to crunchy industrial-style granola bars before I went sugar free, became concerned with my gut and obsessed with wellness. Since, I’ve tried my hand at making “clean” ones at home, but they’ve always tasted too healthy for the kids to like them – if that makes sense. Finally, my quest […]
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 […]
Celeriac “rice” with decadent porcini mushroom ragout
Celeriac – otherwise known as celery root – is a vastly underrated and underused vegetable despite its unique taste and texture. The “rice” is a good alternative to carbs and also a change from its cauliflower counterpart, which can be hard to digest for some people (cauliflower contains mannitol, which is an alcohol sugar part […]
Heavenly quinoa salad
I always try to incorporate as many super healthy foods as possible in my recipes – with a focus on fibre and antioxydants – but it sometimes takes quite a bit of trial and error to have all the ingredients live in flavorful harmony. I think I got it right with this super salad bowl. The anti-inflammatory turmeric […]
Quick kale pesto
My quick kale pesto is one of those recipes that I feel have a huge return on investment. All you need are a couple of quality ingredients, a blender, 60 seconds and it’s done – and a lot better than the kind you find ready-made in most supermarkets. And because it has a ton of […]
Cashew cheese avocado canapes
I discovered the avocado-cashew cheese combination when post-workout brunching with a lovely friend in Abu Dhabi. Despite my good manners, I was just eating one after another and couldn’t stop. This is my attempt at recreating it. Cashew cheese is something a lot of vegans use to replace the real thing because it contains nutritional yeast, […]
The best broccoli recipe ever
As a kid, I always wondered how anyone could like broccoli. As far as I was concerned, this cruciferous vegetable’s awful smell was a self-defense mechanism against adults who wanted to eat it. That was until I discovered 2 things: tenderstem broccoli (or broccolini) and the art of not overcooking. Tenderstem is much more pleasant to […]