This recipe of zaatar grissini is inspired by my trip to Sicily.Food connects and the world is smaller than you think. Distances might be big but the human connection is even bigger. This recipe is dedicated to my wonderful new 12 friends, may it remind you of our crazy and fun trip together! May food always connect us all! Love, yaz.
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Continue ReadingGiannina‘S Zuppa di Ceci (Sicilian Chickpea Soup), made the traditional way with a sofritto base.I first tried this soup during a visit to the beautiful Sicilian olive farm of @tenutacavasecca, Dario’s family-owned olive oil estate. The ingredients that Giannina used to make the soup were from their own land, grown on the fertile soil of Sicily. It was made with love and years of knowledge. And I have to admit, although I used the same extra virgin olive and even dried oregano from Sicily, Giannina’s soup was a lot better than mine!
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Continue ReadingA lot of you have been enjoying these easier, more accessible recipes. The funny thing is so am I! The kitchen has always been my refuge and I hope you find solace in cooking and baking too, with these quick and easy recipes.
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Continue ReadingMy kids recently asked me why I started Petites Choses more than 17 years ago, I think I did as an extension of me, of my being. A way to connect and grow. I’m super happy and proud to feature in the @myfoodstoryglobal recipe book with some exceptional chefs and home cooks from more than 40 countries, many of them I am blessed to call my friends. The book is about how food- once again- connects, bridges gaps and tells stories.Do what you love- love what you do.
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Continue ReadingOlive oil and laban pistachio cake. A super moist and easy cake that is bursting with freshness. The olive oil and laban (yogurt) create magic with a super tender crumb. The tanginess and crispness of the lemon drizzle works perfectly well with the nutty and moist cake. I loved coming up with this recipe as the ingredients are super simple and the outcome is perfect. Decorate it or leave it rustic- you’ll love it anyway.
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Continue ReadingI have been so busy, barely having time to create the right content to share. So I went back into into my camera roll and found this simple salad I made last year while on holiday in France. Nothing makes me happier than fruits and vegetable markets! It’s super simple, just make sure not to over cook the beans and put them in icy water to retain their green vibrancy and their crunch.
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Continue ReadingTHE one cake recipe that you’ll need in your life! It is super easy to make using basic ingredients you probably have at home. The freshness of the lemon zest is delicious and the labneh will create a soft crumbed cake that everyone will love.
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Continue ReadingTo be honest, the is the truest of true crumbles minus the butter, the flour and the sugar. Instead I made it using maple syrup, oat flakes and bran, some almond flour and super ripe and juicy fruits. I got inspired when I found some super ripe peaches peaches in the fridge and mixed berries in the freezer. Berries always turn into a gooey red coulis and transform any crumble into heaven.
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Continue ReadingA delicious dessert inspired by the famous banana pudding and surprisingly it’s super easy to make! And as all of my favorite Ramadan dishes, it can be made ahead of time. I use powdered custard but feel free to use whichever custard you like!
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Continue ReadingSuper easy cheese boreg. I saw this super easy recipe made by my friend Nihal @dipsntrips and I simply couldn’t resist! What I really liked about this recipe is that I was able to adapt it to whatever ingredients I have and specially the leftovers from all the beautiful Ramadan Iftars we had at home.