Melt-in-your-mouth Chinese eggplant

Eggplant must be one of the most versatile and international vegetables out there. From Europe to the Middle East and Asia, every region has their own variety and way of preparing it. I tend to slap it on the bbq brushed with olive oil and herbs because, let’s be honest, this is probably the easiest […]

Cauliflower everyone will eat

Not everyone’s a fan of cauliflower’s cabbagey taste (or smell for that matter) – but it doesn’t mean you should stop trying to get your kids or second half to eat this underrated vegetable. Just think different and roast it, I promise you it’s a game changer. You see, roasting in a high heat will […]

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 […]

Eggplant chèvre and roasted tomato gems

You may have noticed, I am having a Mediterranean food moment right now. As part of this obsession, eggplant has been a regular on my shopping list for the past couple of weeks and this particular recipe has shown up a couple of times on the dinner table. The sweetness of the roasted tomatoes paired […]

Lively cilantro citrus tahini sauce

This alfresco sauce isn’t just a nice salad dressing but a great accompaniment to grilled fish, meat and vegetables. The lemon and lime bring a nice zing to it while tahini gives it a luxurious texture and unique taste. All the ingredients are also exceptionally healthy, especially if you are in detox mode: tahini is rich in […]

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 […]