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Continue ReadingPart 2- How to tart | This technique works for any type of sweet or savory short crust pastry dough (or pate brisée). Start with a dough that has been chilling in the fridge for at least 1hr.
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Continue ReadingPart 1- Easy flakey sweet short crust pastry. I used to be scared of making pie doughs but this method is truly foolproof. Ideally use a food processor otherwise a pastry knife will do the trick. Cube your butter then keep it in the freezer for at least an hour before using it. Always pulse in short bursts.
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Continue ReadingBlackberries and nectarine frangipane tart. The easiest yet most impressive dessert! You can use any stone fruit or berries of your choice. Its as delicious as it is beautiful.
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Continue ReadingSpicy Salmon Cubes, a delicious super quick recipe with South Indian flavors. You will never want to eat salmon in any other way! Drizzle extra lime juice and sprinkle some chopped fresh mint and cumin seeds before serving. The nectarines and avocado salad i made was the perfect side dish. Hope you like it as much as we did.
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Continue ReadingJoin me on a giggly- literally- and quick tutorial shot by my 7-year-old son Anas, explaining how we make the most delicious roast potatoes with a different technique.Crispiest crushed roast potatoes.
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Continue ReadingChicken à la provençale! Quick lunch idea.
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Continue ReadingFresh beans and peas risotto with feta and fresh zaatar Risotto is very therapeutic to cook. Preconceived as difficult, it is indeed simple if you follow the basic rules and take your time in making it. Also make sure to have good, fresh ingredients. Their quality will shine through the simplicity of this dish.
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Continue ReadingThe best homemade and foolproof pizza recipe, with a crust that reminds me of wood oven baked pizzas!
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Continue ReadingBeetroot hummus! This is one of my favorite variations of the traditional hummus dip. I absolutely love beetroots and i feel they add lightness and earthiness to the regular hummus dip. A very important point is to roast or stream the beets with their peel on to retain the maximum flavor.