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Oven baked vegetables salad with paprika

15 January 2017 by vanessa Leave a Comment

One thing I brought back from my trip to Hungary is a large stock of Paprika. I have never seen a country so proud of a spice. But if I am honest they are right, first because the taste is very yami, second because it is a very powerful spice as it is very good … [Read more…]

Posted in: Healthy and light, Starters or light meals

Effort cake

26 October 2016 by vanessa 1 Comment

I have this recipe from my friend Vince, whom I met a couple of years ago when I was getting ready for New-York marathon. It was my first race abroad, the big experience! And last thing I wanted was to eat something that would upset my stomach if it is something I wasn’t used to. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sport and energy recipes, Sweets and desserts Tagged: energie, flocons d'avoine, gateau de l'effort, sport

Aubergines and yogurt, or “fattet batenjen”

22 September 2016 by vanessa Leave a Comment

This recipe was inspired to me by another Lebanese recipe. My version is a much lighter one though, as the original contains deep fried bread (which I rarely add when I do it at home). But stil, it is very tasty without it. Don’t get me wrong I love the traditional one, but wouldn’t (and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Healthy and light, Lebanese recipes, Starters or light meals Tagged: aubergines, entrée, yaourt

Raw courgettes and tomato salad

28 July 2016 by vanessa Leave a Comment

Depending if they are cooked or not, courgette’s taste can be completely different, and that is true for this veggie even more than for any other. This salad was a complete improvisation, and ended up to be a good one! I can never get bored of the crunchiness of the raw courgettes! Ingredients for 2 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Healthy and light, Starters or light meals, Vegetables and side dishes Tagged: courgettes, courgettes crues, entrée, salade

Energy and proteins balls

21 May 2016 by vanessa Leave a Comment

The “ball snacks” are becoming really trendy in the world of cuisine and I couldn’t not to try at least one recipe. Those energy bites are a great option for mid day snacking. That’s actually my first snack recipe, and for a first it is not too bad. They are healthy, and also ideal as … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cookies and sweet bites, Sport and energy recipes Tagged: en-cas, energie, gateau d'effort, healthy, proteines, snack

Butternut, kale and chicken salad

1 May 2016 by vanessa Leave a Comment

Kale salad has been used since the romans, and was brought by the British in North America during the 17th century. It is super rich in vitamins A, vitamin K and proteins, and contains 92% of the 9 essential amino acids that our body can’t synthetize itself and can only find in food, a real winner! … [Read more…]

Posted in: Healthy and light, Salads Tagged: butternut squash, chou kale, poulet, repas léger, salade

Salmon and spinach omelette

19 December 2015 by vanessa Leave a Comment

That is the kind of impro for a lazy Sunday: spinach, salmon and eggs. A quick and very tasteful recipe, rich in proteins and Omega 3. Ingredients for 2 portions: 1 salmon filet (about 110 gr) 2 eggs + 3 egg whites 2 large handful of fresh spinach 1 teaspoon of creme fraiche, or milk … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eggs and pasta, Healthy and light Tagged: oeufs omelette epinards saumon healthy rapide

Broccolis salad

1 October 2015 by vanessa Leave a Comment

Broccolis lovers: this one is for you! And if you are one of those who for some don’t like broccolis, I’d better warn you: be careful if you decide to try this recipe… you might change your mind and join the green side! No oil or dressing of any kind here, the smoothness of the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Healthy and light, Salads Tagged: avocat, brocolis, healthy, poulet

Oriental style salade

11 July 2015 by vanessa Leave a Comment

25 degrees under the sunny London sky, and wonderful neighbours that invited us over for a nice barbecue, what else could we wish for? With the barbecue came a super salad that I really enjoyed (surprisingly as I don’t like fennel, or at least I thought so as it was actually really nice in that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Healthy and light, Salads Tagged: asiatique, legere, salade

Dry tomatoes, parmesan and pistachios biscuits

3 January 2015 by vanessa Leave a Comment

After the massive success of those biscuits during the last Christmas holidays, I gladly “had to” share the recipe on my blog! According to some feedback I had when I baked them the first time, they are “absolutely divine”! Do you think you would like them too? Ingrédients for 16 biscuits: 110 g of flour … [Read more…]

Posted in: Appetizers Tagged: apéro, biscuits, parmesan, pistaches, sablés, tomates séchés
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