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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
A super busy week, an improvised diner for 8, less than 3 hours on D day to prepare everything, but no stress, I have everything under control! It has been a long weekend, frankly, I am a little bit tired, and have no energy to go into details as I usually try to do when … [Read more…]
« Loubieh bi zeit », means literally “beans in oil”, even though there is not so much oil in this recipe, or at least not in the way I do it. I have to say it is not my favourite mezze, but still, it is an easy one to do, and typical from the Lebanese cuisine. I … [Read more…]
That recipe is one of my secret weapons that I like to bake when I am running out of time, but still want, or at least try, to impress my guests. You can really play with the decoration (lemon slices, olives, salad) to make it look waw, with a minimum of effort. Ingredients for 6 … [Read more…]