Krikor and Laure in Baskinta, a legacy in the Lebanese manakish scene. It’s 20min from Faqra or a bit longer from Faraya but so worth the visit. They didn’t have electricity for the past 3 weeks but they use fresh ingredients on a daily basis, we had cheese, eggs, awarma, lahm hi ajeen- the best! A friend went yesterday and said that unfortunately they were closed as they were unable to find flour. BY YASMINE IDRISS
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Continue ReadingThe best knefeh in Beirut in my opinion if from Al Baik- it’s freshly made, not overly heavy with ghee and simply delicious! Where is your favorite knefeh in Lebanon from? BY YASMINE IDRISS
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Best Ramadan tips for easy desserts!Tip 1: Choose desserts that can be prepared in advance.Tip 2: Reheat pre-made desserts and serve with ice cream.Tip 3: Make desserts that can be served in their baking dishes.
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Continue Reading“Cruisin With Rabz” –14th Episode With YasmineFounder of Petites Choses@petites_chosesLink in BIO Ride by: Jeepers Edition@jeeperseditionme Yasmine shares her journey with creating recipes, corporate caterings, her love for Lebanon and challenges that she encountered along the way being a public figure on social media. Watch the episode this week on @nogarlicnoonions page on Youtube this Sunday the 10th of July at 9PM UAE time Enjoying our cruise? Then let us know who would you like me to cruise with next?Subscribe to the channel @nogarlicnoonions channel & stay tuned for our weekly guestslink in bio. BY YASMINE IDRISS
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Continue ReadingDo you see the ice cream scoop? slipping? That’s how I feel these days! But I promise- the recipe for this mastic and orange blossom tart with plums, rose petal jam and nectarine is going to be up asap! Meanwhile.. think of me as the scoop of ice cream! BY YASMINE IDRISS
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Continue ReadingBanana tahini breakfast loaf, using some leftover muesli I had in my pantry. As a lot of us are getting ready for the holidays, many of you are clearing their fridges and pantries with super creative pantry and fridge foraging recipes. What is your favorite food leftover up cycling tip? And where are you heading this summer? The recipe is a couple of reels back.My beautiful tablecloth is from @shopcuratehome BY YASMINE IDRISS
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Continue ReadingWe recently discovered Basko. A beautiful restaurant in Business Bay by Anthony Zaatar- menu by @chefyoussefakiki and desserts by @cedricgrolet. Everything about this place was magical. The decor was luscious yet comfortable, luxurious but unpretentious with a live DJ and music I would have danced to- except I was too excited to try the menu. What I loved about the food is that it is curated in a very different way from many of the Dubai food scene. Each dish had a creative twist, amazing bold flavors and was prepared to perfection. We were very happy with our selection, enough for 4 hungry…
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Continue ReadingMy son asked me if every problem in life had a solution. So I told him yes because sometimes accepting the problem by itself is a solution. BY YASMINE IDRISS
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Continue ReadingSummer in a breakfast! Lebanese peaches and creamy delicious French goats cheese seemed like the perfect combo on top of crunchy buckwheat crackers, sprinkled with organic oregano and some creamy thyme honey from Greece. So so good! What’s your ideal Summer breakfast? BY YASMINE IDRISS
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Continue ReadingHave you ever tried having hard caramel shards in your cookies? These burnt butter and chocolate cookies had the extra crunch and mellowness of caramel and they were soooo good! Try adding it to your next cookie! Recipe? BY YASMINE IDRISS