Healthy brownies and a thought.Karma is now in uni, and yes- I left a piece of my heart in London. Luckily, we enjoyed the ride, from day 1. I couldn’t be prouder of her.A kind reminder, to parents, time flies. Enjoy the journey. Recipe by @foodiefromvt
Roast beef with gravy & mash has to be the ultimate comfort dish. It reminds me of my childhood and my mom’s electric saw that she used whenever she made roast beef or “rosto”! She used to slice the meat super thinly and serve it with gravy, mashed potatoes, corn…I…
Cheat’s Black Forest! The holidays in the UAE officially start when Christmas hits @spinneysuae: real trees, festive shelves, and everything you need to cook, bake, host and breathe!This week I’m making a super easy, light Black Forest cake you can prep up to 2 days ahead. Completely stress-free!Also, Spinneys is hiding…
Shawarma salad with crispy rice and creamy tahini dressing. A delicious and super quick way to enjoy all the delicious shawarma flavors but in a salad format – although we did end up eating with pita bread! Yummmm!
During the festive season, I love impressive desserts that are actually easy to make such as this flourless chocolate cake with almond and pears. It looks so decadent and so elegant although it is super easy to prepare. Firstly, just make sure to use Bartlett pears as they bake beautifully…
Lebanese moms’ garlic yogurt and pasta, a bowl of pure childhood nostalgia. My mom used to make this garlic-yogurt pasta with minced meat and pine nuts, and we always thought it was a special treat for us. Now, as a mom myself, I realise it was her treat to herself,…
This Lebanese rice and chicken recipe (Riz 3 Djej) is a very easy and comforting meal but it is elevated by using Spanish Chicken which is free range, low in fat, high in protein and rich in flavor and nutrients. Always make extra stock and freeze it for other recipes.
This quick dish comes together in under an hour and is the ultimate comfort meal. Beans cooked in a rich sauce of caramelized tomatoes, pomegranate molasses and zaatar. Top it with goats labneh or cheese, some toasted pine nuts and good quality store bought pesto. Scoop it up with crusty…
This classic fatteh is made of chickpeas and toasted pita bread with a creamy, rich garlicky tahini yogurt. It is such a basic yet such a comforting dish. I love having it during Ramadan as the ingredients are always available at home and it is ready in under 10min. I…