We came here 14 years ago and since then felt at home. Beautiful UAE has taught us that culture and traditions are as important as adapting and evolving. 50 years of unity, of being welcoming to so many of us with opportunities, love and tolerance. 50 years of vision. For someone like me who loves (but is broken hearted by) my own home country, all I can say is: God bless UAE and thank you for being my family’s, my friends’ and my own home.Recipe in previous post for these super easy and delicious cookies made with pure French butter…
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Continue ReadingWould you like to take cooking/baking classes in my kitchen? And if yes, what would you like to learn? BY YASMINE IDRISS
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Continue ReadingIn a time of uncertainty and worries, I feel it is important to celebrate the arrival of the New Year, no matter how simply or modestly.If we’re lucky to safely gather with a few loved ones, have some music on, a nice simple meal, warmth and love, we are set for a great start.I created 4 canapés recipes using delicious European butter. It is a 100% natural and a great flavor enhancer. The ingredients are simple, but put together, they create flavors that are gastronomical!These delicious butters made using French butter can be prepared a few days in advance, making…
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Continue ReadingLebanese. 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).
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Continue ReadingBehind the scenes and the two things that will always cheer me up: good friends and good music! Can you hear Suad in the background laughing? This week has been hectic but all is well lhamdella and as long as I can dance, I’m happy! Throwback to the most amazing trip ever with @thecreamlab.me and @sopexa_agency. And now you know: when everyone went to sleep, Suad and I danced in the lobby @ladyspatula #creamofeurope BY YASMINE IDRISS
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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!