Lebanese. These talented people are my friends from Lebanon. André @andre_arysta moved here with his family a year ago. Nadine @thekitchenbabe and Nicole @eatlikenicole are now between Dubai and Beirut. So much talent in this photo. So much love. So much heartache. I believe our strength lies in our connections, in the social aspect of us Lebanese. We love to be amongst friends, we love to share a meal, and have a good laugh. And for that moment, we are home. We are in Leban(ese/on).
chef yasmine
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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 Reading1 ready made 6” shortcut pastry tart case (@marksandspencerme)
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Continue ReadingHonestly, nothing that I like to do more. #pavlova . Thank you @cookingwithzahra for the most beautiful Christmas party.
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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.
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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.
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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!