Salads
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Continue ReadingShawarma 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!
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Continue ReadingCan we all agree that not all trends are created equal? Some are actually useful and delicious_ such as this crispy rice! Transform any salad into a crunchy, exciting one simply by upscaling your leftover rice into little crispy, flavorful bites. I used nutritional yeast to add benefits and umami flavors (and because I had some at home!!). Otherwise all you need is some olive oil, dried herbs and an oven or air fryer. A great way to use your leftover rice.
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Continue ReadingPerfect for parties because it’s impressive and so easy to prepare and you can make it ahead of time. It is also perfect for quick after school meals with grilled shrimps or chicken as my kids love it, specially with the crispy noodles and peanuts!
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Continue ReadingLittle Gem & Avocado Salad with Vinaigrette and mountain of Parmesan. When I found the perfect Spanish lemons, I automatically knew I had to recreate this delicious salad I had at @kirarestaurant.What inspires your recipes? Restaurants, ingredients or memories? For me it’s a close one between memories and seasonal ingredients.
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Continue ReadingIt’s incredible how some flavors stay with us! This combination is one of my favorites. The anise flavor of the shiso leaves, the crunchy earthy notes of the toasted buckwheat, the combination of garlic, ginger and sesame: heaven! Make sure to buy sushi grade fish so it’s safe to eat raw.
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Continue ReadingI love salads, specially easy and monochromatic ones! When I saw this one on social media, i knew I had to make it. I found a leftover piece of cabbage in the fridge, some toasted sesame seeds in the pantry, black pepper, toasted sesame oil and a garlic clove. And that’s it! You do get the most addictive, the quickest salad you can make!
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Continue ReadingThe ultimate vinaigrette- with a secret!There is something ultra special and heartwarming: friends who share their secret recipes. Friends who would then and there give you the recipe of a dish you loved at their party. That is Hala. We were over at theirs for dinner and she had the most delicious dressing! I asked her and she immediately revealed her secret: add some ready made pesto to your dressing! Genius!Did you ever have a friend share a missing recipe with you? Spill the beans!!PS: as a rule of thumb, the oil should always be double the vinegar or even…
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Continue ReadingThe quickest most delicious zaatar salad with pomegranate and feta. You can prepare it ahead of time and even season it with the olive oil and pomegranate molasses. Keep it covered until ready to serve.
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Continue ReadingThe quickest most delicious zaatar salad with pomegranate and feta. You can prepare it ahead of time and even season it with the olive oil and pomegranate molasses. Keep it covered until ready to serve.
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Continue ReadingTHE Fattouch dressing. Save this recipe, it is the one and only you’ll need for your Fattouch salad. This dressing is so good, you would want to drink it! Make a big jar and keep it in the fridge. Shake and drizzle on your Fattouch salad just before serving!