Parsnip soup
The flavour of parsnip represents for me autumn, earthy and sweet at the same time. It is also a very…
Sole with fennel
This dish will make a serious impression during your dinner parties. The flavour combination is amazing: sole, fennel and beetroots….
Fish shawarma
During one my recent visits to Lebanon I discovered this wonderful shawarma variation at one of the best fish restaurants…
Onion tajen
Tajen, not to be confused with tajine or tagine, is a spicy side dish with fish and tahin, sesame sauce….
Causa with red beetroots
Causa is as traditional Peruvian a dish as it gets, right up there with the ceviche. It’s basically mashed potato…
Roasted bell pepper with grilled feta
Ingredients 2 red bell peppers 5-6 mint leaves 15 flat parsley leaves 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar…
Cardamom ice cream
Cardamom is one of those spices which flavour makes you dream away into faraway lands. With its citrusy notes, it…
Kyle’s apple salad
My husband and I are couchsurfers and enjoy hosting travellers at our home. It feels a bit like holiday without…
Pulpo and chorizo skewers
I am a big fan of the Peruvian cuisine. I love their use of spices and herbs, their wonderful combinations…
Octopus with olive sauce
Of all the seafood out there, the octopus is probably my favourite. It’s quite simple to prepare and it’s so…
Octopus in red wine
At one of the best pizzerias in Rotterdam, La Pizza, I once ordered the Polpo Affugato as a starter: octopus…
Avocado kebbeh
Kebbeh or kibbeh is one of the most traditional dishes in Lebanon. It consists of a type of meat, pumpkin or…
Avocado ceviche
The traditional Peruvian ceviche is a wonderful dish and it all has to do with the marinade and sauce, called…
Roasted aubergine with chickpeas
Aubergine takes centre stage again! This dish brings so many memories of the wonderful smells from my mother’s kitchen that…
Saffron rice
If you want to summarize the wonderful Iran with one flavour, the final battle will be between saffron and pomegranate….
Pumpkin khoresh
This wonderful wintery recipe is inspired by Jila Dana-Haeri’s version in her book From a Persian Kitchen. It was love…
Persian dal
Lentil dal, or dhal or dahl, needs no introduction. This wonderful, flavoursome mash-like dish is most know in its Indian…
Smoked chicken salad with mango chutney
When I think about lunch, I think about rich, filling salads, without too much carbs and loaded with nutritious ingredients….
Ceviche
The first time I tasted ceviche was in the land of ceviche itself, Peru, and I fell immediately in love…
Green curry with cauliflower rice
Currys are such lovely things. Warm, flavoursome and so fulfilling. And the best currys are the ones you make from…
Marinated olives
I’m a big fan of olives. I practically grew up with olives, enjoying them simply with fresh Lebanese flat bread,…
Stuffed pumpkin
Feel the wonderful warming sensation of this dish during a cold, stormy autumn evening. Lovely creamy pumpkin, sweet and tangy…
Potato pie
Besides the fact that it’s a very flavoursome dish, you can serve it in several different ways. You can do…
Sweet potato and beans bake
Sometimes all you need is a simple, filling and tasteful dish without too much hassle. In such cases, I usually…
Grilled halloumi
So this is probably the first recipe I post with only one ingredient. I wonder if you can still call…
Halloumi with zaatar and dates
As you probably already know, I’m a sucker for halloumi. Simply grilling it is enough but a few variations are…
Tomato with aïoli
In a couple previous recipes, I had included this little side dish but I think it deserves a little more…
Spinach and lentils stew
Mulukhiah is a green leafy vegetable of which you make a dish of the same name, very common in the…
Kale fattouch
I have to admit right from the start: I was never a big fan of kale. I never really enjoyed…
San Daniele ham with roquefort cream
Dried pork meats usually combine well with sweet flavours due to their saltiness. In this recipe, I add another classic…
Green risotto with mint oil
Green peas and ham are a classic combination as well as peas and mint. So why not bring them together?…
Causa stuffed with white beans
Right here is some Peruvian inspired goodness: stuffed causa. As mentioned in another recipe, causa is a traditional Peruvian dish…
Potato pie with black beans
From time to time, I like to take a meat-based dish and try to create a vegetarian or plant-based version…
Salmon skewers
Salmon is one of the most flavoursome fish out there. Smoked, baked or grilled, it’s always makes a great dish….
Cod with potato and leek sauce
I’m a big fan of the cookbook Heston Blumenthal Home. Whenever I make a Blumenthal recipe, as a rule of…
Egg salad
This is a very simple recipe which will be done within minutes and doesn’t require much introduction needed to be…
Batata harra
‘Batata harra’ in Arabic simply means ‘spicy potato’. If you ask me, no mezza (or mezze) table is complete without…
Chicken in hummus sauce
Hummus is not just a (heavenly) spread, you can also turn it into a sauce. I first tasted a similar…
Roasted cauliflower
This is a very easy, quick and flavoursome side dish or a simple snack with some bread and hummus or…
Chickpeas in hummus sauce
As I mention in the Chicken in Hummus Sauce recipe, my first taste of hummus as a sauce happened at…
Baba ghannouj
Ah! The baba ghannouj! Or moutabbal, as it is more commonly known in Lebanese restaurants. Simply put, baba ghannouj is…
Quinoa balls with spicy sauce
The best recipes are both tasty and healthy. You enjoy each bite with no guilt feeling whatsoever and go for…
Sweet potato and mango ceviche
Ceviche has always been a favourite of mine. It packs so much flavour combining sweet, spicy, sour and savoury. It…
Grilled aubergine and zucchini
My favourite dishes have usually two things in common: simplicity and pure flavour. The simplicity of preparation and the purity…
Broccoli and bell pepper with spicy sauce
Ají de Gallina is one of Peru’s classic recipes. It’s a rich dish with pecan, chili and chicken. The best…
Zucchini moutabbal
‘What’s a moutabbal?’ I hear you say. Well in Lebanon (and the Middle-East in general) it literally means ‘mixed’ and…
Roasted vegetables with garlic sauce and sriraccia
In the Middle-East many dishes are common to the different countries. Each country, and sometimes, region, gives the dishes its…
Fried aubergine with roasted pepper sauce
I’m a big fan of fried aubergine. So much so, that usually eat half before they reach the table, with…
Hummus galore!
Hummus. I, personally, cannot live without. I would gladly have it every day, any day. And I actually do that…
Labneh
Certain dishes are omnipresent in every household in Lebanon. Labneh is one of them; one must always have some in…
Manjar Blanco
You’re already probably wondering: manjar what? The answer is simple: manjar blanco is the Peruvian version of dulce de leche….
Hummus
I think I could eat hummus everyday. You can buy it everywhere these days and the best hummus was, is…
Chicken brochettes ‘Chich taouk’
No matter the weather, it’s always time for barbecue. Because there’s really nothing more delicious than a succulent piece of…
Kebabs with grilled halloum
Here’s another easy meaty recipe full of wonderful Middle-Eastern flavours. A delicious combination of spicy kebabs and gilled cheese. Halloum…