The ultimate holiday cookie wreath, with an easier gingerbread cookie recipe and with ready made sweets as toppings from @spinneysuae. Who said it has to be difficult to be better? Sometimes shortcuts are the rights way, specially if you don’t compromise on quality and flavor Ingredients are available @spinneysuae
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Continue ReadingI love having friends over, and trying creative recipes so I used frozen sweet corn halves from @emborgarabia to make corn man’oushe, a new take on our all time favorite flavors with a zaatar, sumac and molasses glaze. It is a super quick recipe using fresh frozen corn, which retains all the flavors, nutrients and colors while being super convenient.
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Continue ReadingCheesy zaatar flatbread using my easy 3 ingredients dough. This is the easiest breakfast bread that you can prepare in a skillet pan, without yeast and without proving! It is so yummy as it is and can be filled with endless possibilities!
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Continue ReadingRice Paper Halloum Parcels (gf) As always, I absolutely love working with Lebanese brands and that for many reasons. First of all, the flavors and the quality are in my opinion the best. Secondly, the connection and the feeling I get from eating and consuming products that are from my land. Al Akhdar dairy produces their delicious fresh yogurts and cheeses from the south of Lebanon to the Bekaa. They are available in the UAE @pickitt.ae. Having a bite of this halloum feels like being a bit closer to home.
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Continue ReadingTextures, flavors, molecular cuisine – this was all part of our intimate experience at The Heritage Room, a hidden gem in the award winning @11woodfire .We were only 3, facing @chefbrandomoros, while he mesmerized us with his incredible talent and story telling.We experienced a menu that celebrated “the heritage and the new essence of ingredients, enhanced by […] wood and charcoal grilling. Each dish is a signature showcase of Chef Brando’s unique cooking syle, blending fire, smoke, and embers to create bold, natural & vibrant flavors.” The experience was mind blowing, the flavors were spectacular and the whole experience felt very special and…
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Continue ReadingCheesy potatoes with aioli using @spinneysuae Ready-to-Roast Potatoes. This recipe turns Spinneys’ Ready-to-Roast Potatoes into a crispy potato base, topped with garlicky aïoli and mozzarella cheese. The fresh tomatoes and rocket leaves contrast for some freshness and turn it into the ultimate comforting meal that can be prepared in no time.I created this recipe for my appearance on @dubaieye1038fm with @_helenfarmer_ where I had to cook 2 meals in under an hour using Spinneys ready-to-cook vegetable range.
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Continue ReadingThe most refreshing and quick drink to have during hot days. What I love about ice tea is that you can making using ingredients you have at home and any leftover summer fruits. You can even add mint or rosemary and make it using herbal teas for an afternoon drink!
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Continue ReadingThe quickest, yummiest, crunchiest cucumber salad that was initially posted by @logansfewd and that quickly went viral. No wonder! All you need is a thinly sliced cucumber, a Tupperware with a fitting lid and some creativity. Feel free to be creative and use anything you have at home from sesame oil to tahini to soy sauce.I’ll be making it again in the future!
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Continue ReadingThe way I filmed is the way I felt on holiday.. Mellow, relaxed and craving some kitchen time. When i found those fresh round zucchinis at the market, as well as the ripe and juicy tomatoes, onions, garlic and fragrant basil, I knew I had to make petits farcis with a homemade tomato sauce. This is part 1, follow for part 2!
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Continue ReadingThese with dark chocolate are perfect for a sweet bite after lunch or an afternoon snack! I made them using seed butter so they’re lunchbox friendly, you can use peanut butter if you prefer.They’re so satisfying, crunchy tasty and a perfect way to cut on processed and refined sugars.Tips:Make sure the mixture is sticky and clumping!Use rolled oats and not the quick cook ones.