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….
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…
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…
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….
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…
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,…
Tomato with aïoli
In a couple previous recipes, I had included this little side dish but I think it deserves a little more…
Kale fattouch
I have to admit right from the start: I was never a big fan of kale. I never really enjoyed…
Roasted cauliflower
This is a very easy, quick and flavoursome side dish or a simple snack with some bread and hummus or…
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…
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…