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
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 so delicious,fresh and simple.This smoothie is dairy free and you can enjoy it any time of the day. It was my breakfast this morning. I was never really a fan of smoothies, never liked milk since I was a child. I liked it in custards and in sweets, but since I have discovered … Continue reading
The inspiration behind this recipe is a Lebanese dish called Marshoosheh. This is my modern twist on it. The traditional dish is made with a herb by the name of Ettayfeh, which is not usually found in Sydney, but I have seen something similar to it in Asian vegetable stores. It is a basic peasant dish, … Continue reading
These pancakes are so good and it has taken me a while, after several attempts to come up with this recipe. I love my food, and I love pancakes, so it was important to come up with a gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free batter that also tastes great.They are full of texture and crunchy. Serve … 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
Eggplant is one of my favourite vegetables, but when you combine it with Fetta, spinach, and a rich tomato sauce, it becomes irresistible. This dish is just so tasty and I love that it is so easy to prepare. I use a Cyprian sheep Fetta, and I absolutely like its creamy taste and that it’s … Continue reading
I have been trying for a while now to create a crepe and pancake batter that is totally gluten, dairy, sugar and yeast free that tastes delicious. I finally succeeded in making one that tastes so good, is pliable and not dry. The children loved it, it was a hit. I ended up making it … Continue reading
Whenever I have made this dish for friends’ dinner parties, it always disappears in no time. What I love about it is that it goes really well with other dishes, but if you serve it with rice and fresh lemon wedges, it makes a great main dish. It is very easy and quick to prepare, … 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
These are absolutely delicious. Put them in pita bread, a burger bun, or on mini skewers and serve them as appetizers at parties. Use your imagination and serve them any way you like, with salads or in a roll with lettuce cucumber and tomatoes. If you can’t have dairy products they taste just as delicious … Continue reading
This is just a simple winter salad that I like to make quite often with different variations. You can add greens such as rocket to it or add some coriander leaves, they both work really well. I love beetroot either cooked or raw in salads. For those of you who don’t like its flavour when cooked, … 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
Now that the warm sun is slowly making room for cool breezes and rainy days, after it had plenty of time to nurture and ripen olives throughout the summer months, these delicious fruits are now ready to be pickled and enjoyed. I will be sharing with you today a traditional recipe that comes from the … Continue reading
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