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 trying to use more the celery in my cooking just because it has a lot of benefices for our health. If I am really honest with you, this soup even if it is very good, is not one of my favourites. But yet I chose to share the recipe with you as we … [Read more…]
One day last year, my other half decided to take over my kitchen! “are you sure” did I ask him. He was. It doesn’t happened often I must say, but when it happens, I learnt to let go and let him in charge, because there is one thing I learnt with time: he can be … [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…]
That soup recipe is really similar to my first vegetable soup. I just removed/added some vegetables to change the taste a little bit, but other that that it is the same kind of easy and quick recipe. The main difference is the celery (which is one of the many vegetables I use to dislike… a … [Read more…]