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…]
This recipe is a calling for all the aubergine lovers! A good friend of mine invited us for diner a while ago, and she made this Lebanese version of the moussaka. As a true aubergine lover myself, I left her house that night, with the recipe. I am sure she won’t mind if I share … [Read more…]
This mashed carrots is as tasty as colourful, and add an unusual touch to the side dishes, as we know them such as fries, salad, or mashed potatoes. The contrast between the taste of the spices and the carrots is surprising and the combination is very subtle. It goes particularly really well with chicken and … [Read more…]
Some times ago my mum gave me this Lebanese recipe book. I knew most of the recipes, but not all of them. I knew about this one, even though I rarely have it, as it is not one my grand-mother’s favourite, and not one that you can find in a common Lebanese restaurant. I love … [Read more…]
I am a little bit bored with the usual side dishes: mashed potatoes, rice, green beans? I want something different. Not necessary sophisticated or complicated, just different. And those “hasselback” potatoes will perfectly do! Ingredients for 4 portions: 4 large potatoes 4 garlic cloves 4 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan 1 … [Read more…]