Techniques
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Continue ReadingAs promised, here is the mushroom and thyme tart recipe. It is based on the recipe by the king @gordongram Step by step in my highlightsWild mushroom tart with parmesan and nut pastry.
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Continue ReadingCreamy risotto with brussel sprouts and artichoke! Made this creamy risotto as part of a competition by @butterstories.me were I had to cook out of a mystery box using delicious French butter! Use this recipe for any risotto, using 2 cups of rice for 6-7 cups of stock. The secret is to only add the next cup of liquid when the previous one has been fully absorbed! NB: do not attempt to do a risotto without #frenchbutter
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Continue ReadingChocolate buttermilk cake. This delicious cake is so simple and a guaranteed crowd pleasure. Super moist and not to sweet, it’s a keeper. The recipe consists of the cake and the frosting. Let me know if you make it! Adapted from @magnoliabakery
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Continue ReadingSummer rolls are a favorite dish at home! They’re so easy to make, so colorful, crunchy and bursting with flavors!
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Continue ReadingThis recipe is one of the best cheesecakes I have ever had. Ever! It’s adapted from a recipe by @elleetvirepro_arabia. I topped it with a layer of caramelized sugar similar to those of crème brûlée. Chef @karim.bourgi taught me this technique. I hope you try it, it’s beautiful, delicious and a crowd pleaser.
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Continue ReadingCrème pâtissière légère or light pastry cream is a mix of the traditional pastry with whipped cream. That results in a flavorful yet lighter pastry cream, super velvety and creamy. THE dream cream!
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Continue ReadingThe quickest caramel sauce! It’s the perfect alternative for anyone who’s scared of the burning sugar step in the traditional caramel making. Try this recipe and let me know what you think!
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Continue ReadingIf you want last minute gingerbread cookies, roll them into a log, roll into sprinkles and cut into discs. You get all the flavor but zero of the rolling and cutting hassle. Recipe below inspired by queen @peggyporschenofficial.
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Continue ReadingThis chocolate truffle cake is the perfect dessert to end any dinner. Fudgy, rich, melt in your mouth just like chocolate truffles! Use the best quality dark chocolate you can get hold of. I use rye flour in many of my chocolate cake recipes as it adds earthiness.
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Continue ReadingFlavored butter in the colors of the flag of our beautiful UAE. Happy national day to a great Arab nation that is setting the standard for unity, inclusiveness and opportunity. We love the UAE, our home.I made this compound butter last year as prt of a collaboration with @butterstories.me. French and European butter is always the best!