If I had to choose between winter dishes or summer dishes, my preference would always be winter dishes. The onset of the cold weather brings a great variety of convivial winter recipes including all kind of comfort food such as soups, stews, gratins, roasted vegetables etc. Take the soup for example: from simple basics like […]
The tagine is one of the most popular dishes of Moroccan cuisine. Easy to prepare with a mix of sweet and sour flavours, you can prepare it in many different ways either with meat, fish, vegetables, fresh fruits, dry fruits, nuts… This lemon meatball tagine, or kefta tagine, is one of the classics that I make on a […]
This easy confit potato salad is fantastic, perfect for a “light” dinner. You won’t be able to get enough! If you follow the blog, you might have noticed the recipe of Duck confit with “sarladaise” potatoes, those delicious confit potatoes with the fat of the duck typical of the South west of France. Usually there […]
Light and savoury, the “Daube Provençale” is a beef stew recipe made with a white wine and Provençal herbs sauce. This fresh version of the classic French beef stew, usually prepared with red wine, is perfect for a summer dinner. The meat is marinated in the white wine and the herbs, then cooked over slow […]
One-pot easy recipe! Light and atypical, this coconut milk roast chicken pot recipe will definitely seduce those in search of a new food experience thanks to the Asian ingredients. With its coconut milk, fresh coriander, lemongrass and lime sauce, this easy roast chicken recipe is a pure delight of sweet and lemony flavours. How to make […]
A few weeks ago, I was reminded of a traditional French recipe of mashed potatoes and stewed minced meat casserole that my grand-father used to make for us, the Hachis parmentier. Very similar to the Shepherd’s pie, it’s a winter comfort food classic that is also enjoyable during the rest of the year with a […]
I am thrilled to introduce my first vegan recipe, a vegan tofu and vegetable curry!! I first tried this recipe last year, just after coming back from a summer holiday in Mexico. My darling and I happily enjoyed tacos and other delicious Mexican dishes such as the carnitas over a few weeks. A decision was […]
Give a little twist to the traditional Mexican recipe with this homemade creamy guacamole recipe, by adding a little bit of hot tabasco … and cream cheese. Yes, you’ve heard me! The cream cheese gives a creamy texture along with a nice flavour to your home made guacamole and makes it totally addictive, believe me! […]
The shakshuka, a Middle Eastern ratatouille with eggs, is a simple and quick recipe to prepare. The shakshuka original recipe is made with red peppers and tomatoes, and I like to add some courgettes. For seasoning, I use Ras el hanout, a mix of spices from Morocco, paprika and cinnamon, but you can also use cumin, […]
The pork carnitas tacos, or pulled pork, are among the most typical street food in Mexico and you can find them in any taquerías, those little street food vendors that are so common in that country. This is famously where you will eat one of Mexico’s finest dishes, tacos being considered a very important element […]
Baba ganoush is an eggplant dip traditional to Middle Eastern countries and especially in Lebanese cuisine. It looks like a cold purée, and is served with pita bread or raw vegetables sticks that people dip inside. The baba ganoush is usually made with roasted eggplant, a sesame seed cream called tahini, lemon, cumin and garlic. […]
If you are looking for a fast and simple vegetable side dish, you are going to love the courgettes with lemon and cream! The preparation is very easy and requires only a few ingredients: courgettes, lemon, cream and dried herbs to flavour. Also if you want to make this recipe more fashionable for a dinner […]
This winter I’ve used my oven a lot, since I realized recently that it is a perfect way to cook roasted vegetables and meat with very little preparation, and with great results! To roast the vegetables gives them a nice smoky taste and make them much nicer to eat than boiled vegetables.After the roasted root […]
Why are root vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, parsnips, turnips, celeriac, rutabaga etc. such a powerful source of nutrients? Because they are grown into the ground, far away from any natural light, and for this reason they store inside themselves the vitamins and minerals necessary to their growth. Furthermore the root vegetables naturally carry few […]
This Spanish beef stew with red wine and cinnamon sauce is totally mouthwatering. As often in the Spanish cuisine, the sauce for the stew is made with a mix Spanish and Arabic spices, which gives its special taste that surprises and delights at the same time. This is a perfect recipe for dinner with friends, family […]
Roast chicken is the typical family meal which is made when the whole family or good friends are gathered together. Served with vegetables cooked in the sauce or boiled, I like giving a little bit of a twist by adding some lemon, aromatic herbs such as thyme or sage, and a little ginger and couscous […]