Techniques
-
Continue ReadingThe versatility of European butter makes it the easiest way to add flavors to your dishes. I made this flavored butter in the colors of the UAE flag to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this great nation. Although it looks very impressive, it is actually very easy to make as French butter has a creaminess and a natural purity that allows flavors to shine through.
-
Continue ReadingSpiced butter cookies infused with freshly ground cardamom seeds, cinnamon and coffee to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates. European butter is a natural flavor enhancer and brings out the warmth of the spices. It gives a melt in the mouth texture to the cookies that can only be achieved when using one of the best dairy and natural butter such as French butter.
-
Continue ReadingThe popular Café de Paris Steak Sauce, made using European butter, transforms the spices and the herbs into a rich thick sauce full of umami and flavor!This is the ultimate savior for busy festive meals as it can be prepared in advance and kept in the freezer until ready to use. Use this rich, creamy butter on top of your favorite grilled meats and veggies. It will melt and will become a delicious, flavorful sauce that will transform your dishes in no time.You can also gently melt it and drizzle it on top of your grills.
-
Continue ReadingRoasted peaches with nut crumble or the easiest dessert to whip up for gatherings that will make your home smell divine! You can use apples and berries or any fruit that you have at home. If it’s a harder fruit, bake it cover in foil for 20min before uncovering and finish off baking.
-
Continue ReadingRoast chicken with preserved lemon butter. I don’t like to handle whole chicken BUT I love roast chicken and I love the idea of it at the dinner table. I feel it’s one of those recipes like vanilla cake and brownies that every home cook should know how to make.This recipe is based on @ottolenghi’s from the book Simple. Please try it, it’s so worth it.
-
Continue ReadingPetite tip: Have you ever tried blending herbs with some olive oil before adding to the salad? It’s an amazing technique that adds a lot of freshness and flavor to your salads. I have used it in my shaved courgette and fennel salad recipe, inspired by an Ottolenghi salad form the book #shelf. Let me know if you try it!
-
Continue ReadingChunky chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are a cross between shortbreads, decadent chocolate chip cookies and heaven. The technique of baking the chilled cookie discs in the cupcake tins restricts the cookies from expanding hence resulting in crispy edges and tender centers. Absolutely heavenly! Try them with vanilla ice-cream.
-
Continue ReadingLentil kofte, one of my favorite comfort foods! I first had it at my Turkish friend’s house and I fell in love! I had to replicate it. I love preparing big batches and having them in the friends ready to eat. They can be a snack or a main course, served with lemon, pomegranate molasses, olive oil and fresh herbs. Eat it using lettuce leaves.
-
Continue ReadingBeirut on my mind today. This fragrant, chewy fig jam is made using dried figs. It makes me reminisce of lavish Lebanese brunches and lazy halloum and fig jam sandwiches for dinner on the balcony. The lovely Marilyne of @thesweethobby kindly gave me her mom’s recipe to share with you all. Step by step in my highlights, recipe below:Fig jam
-
Continue ReadingThis cloud-like cake is the quintessential Christmas dessert. Super light, creamy and delicious, it is actually really easy to make! The recipe is also super adaptable: fill it with any jam or curd you want, or even a praline, chocolate or even speculoos spread! Recipe below and video tutorial in my BIO: