Morning beauty smoothie

I have a bit of a double standard when it comes to ageing. I don’t like the idea of fighting against it because after all, it’s an inevitable part of life. But now and again – especially the month or so preceding my birthday – when I see too many wrinkles popping up, vanity gets […]

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 […]

Jewel-like spring rolls

Spring rolls are just the best appetizer for crowds and once you get over the learning curve of rolling them up (see tips at end of recipe and this video), the sky is the limit when it comes to fillings. From the classic prawns/veg to the more unusual pomegranate/duck confit, you can really use all […]