I first came across this recipe at a Nepalese restaurant, and I really liked the combination of crispy green beans with the richness of coconut. Subtle Indian spices were also a perfect addition. I loved it so much, I decided to attempt something similar at home. It was a spur of the moment decision to recreate … Continue reading
I love traditional Lebanese dishes, but every now and then I like to play with the flavours and add a modern twist. In this one I added a light Indian spicy variation to it. Hope you like it Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 kilo green beans 1 large onion 3 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp chilli powder … Continue reading
This is a dish which I created during the holidays from leftover quinoa, the idea came to me from Iraqi red rice dishes. The flavours worked so well and my daughter loved it so much I decided to write the recipe down and share it. Quinoa is gaining a lot more popularity, and when I … Continue reading
This mousse or thick smoothie is so simple, and I usually hesitate to post such simple recipes, but when I posted it on my Facebook Page and asked who wants the recipe!! I had a good response. So here it is, enjoy it, it is super tasty, super easy, and super healthy too. I’ve added … Continue reading
I made this delicious pudding a couple of weeks ago, and kids loved it so much, I decided to make it again and share the recipe. Perfect colours for the festive season, and this bowl will be tonight’s dessert. A much healthier and lighter alternative to a creamy traditional pudding. Serves 6 preparation time 45 … Continue reading
These are really tasty, and what I love about them is that they are crunchy, chocolaty, gluten, dairy and refined sugar free. I made them this last week twice and both batches have disappeared. You can replace the millet puffs with rice puffs if you like. Hope you get to enjoy making them. Makes … Continue reading
These are so delicious, I made them this afternoon and decided to share the recipe straight away, so you get to make them and have them ready as Christmas treats. Made with only natural organic ingredients, these are so easy to make. They are completely vegan, refined sugar, dairy and gluten free. I have … Continue reading
This is just so delicious and easy to make. Enjoy it as a refreshing dessert on a hot summer’s day or as a tasty breakfast. It’s sugar, dairy and gluten free, which also qualifies it to be guilt-free. What’s most important though is that it is ridiculously delicious. I wasn’t planning to post a recipe, … Continue reading
Why can’t desserts be tasty, good for us and so easy to prepare too! This is a very quick guilt free dessert. You can’t resist this! Well you don’t have to, it’s actually good for you. I do not call this cooking, there’s not much really to it, other than a bit of mixing and … Continue reading
This is simple food at its best. A traditional peasant dish, quite popular in the olive growing regions of Lebanon. My kids love zucchinis cooked like this, and that’s because being quite a bland vegetable, zucchinis get to really soak up and absorb this rich tomato sauce. This dish uses only three main ingredients, and … Continue reading
Simple food is always so satisfying, isn’t it!! And today I was craving freshness. A meal that is both light and satisfying, a fulfilling salad for lunch. I went shopping this last Saturday, looking for some gluten-free pasta. I have gone completely gluten-free about six months ago and feeling great as a result, but I … Continue reading
When friends taste this dish at my place for the first time they are surprised that it tastes so good, looks are so deceiving. This is peasant food at its best. The northern region of Lebanon where I come from is famous for its olive oil. Its cuisine is extremely rich in vegetarian dishes which … Continue reading
This is the season for silverbeet or chard, and I love to serve this salad warm in winter. This particular salad uses the stalks of the silverbeet which many people tend to discard. It is my version of a Lebanese salad which was invented to make use of the stalks which are usually left behind … Continue reading
This is a great recipe, the red lentils take away from the sweetness of the pumpkin and makes for a great texture and taste. The first time I ever tried pumpkin soup was at a friend’s place after I came to Australia. I thought it was interesting but found it a bit too creamy. So … Continue reading
Okra is a vegetable that is not used that much in the West but I absolutely love it. It is sold either fresh, frozen or dried and it has many health benefits. Some people might not like it because it can be gooey if not cooked properly. This problem is not an issue if you … Continue reading
This is a traditional Eastern Mediterranean red lentil soup. It is so simple yet full of flavour, a favourite peasant soup of mine. When I make it for friends, they usually cannot believe that it has only two main ingredients. A perfect winter soup. Serves 4 preparation time 10 minutes cooking time 50 minutes Ingredients: … Continue reading
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