Every family has their own way of preparing Maqluba, which means “upside-down” in Arabic. This delicious savoury cake dish has countless variations in ingredients, measurements and technique. The basic method is this: a large cooking pot is layered with vegetables and rice; it’s cooked on the stove and flipped upside-down onto a large platter and served […]
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Kale is a hearty winter green that holds up well in soups and stews but it’s also wonderful as a salad if you serve it with this delicious creamy dressing. It’s so easy to make and is the best and most delicious way to get in those greens our body loves! I can’t believe I […]
Read moreQuinoa is one of my favourite superfoods to use as the base of most dishes I make. It’s quick and easy to cook, filling (yet not too heavy), and since it doesn’t have much flavour it can be dressed up to fit any flavour profile. Since I love Mexican food occasionally, this time I decided […]
Read morePotatoes are the perfect food for being creative with the spices you use, and it’s definitely my go-to side dish when I’m cooking a feast for family or friends. They’re hard to mess up and everyone seems to love them. This dish is infused with wonderful sweet chilli spices that aren’t too overpowering. The zaatar […]
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So as you decide what to make for lunch today, give this Mexican esque style bowl a try. It’s incredible! It’s also so simple to make you won’t believe it; you’d be done in 20 minutes maximum. It’s great if you want to introduce more veggies and salads into your diet but no compromise on […]
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This patty is as simple as a burger can get with a only a few cupboard staple ingredients. Throw all the ingredients into a blender and you’ll be done in no time. The beauty of this recipe is it’s super versatile when it comes to cooking method; whether your bake or fry, it’s just as delicious. The […]
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There’s no denying that sweet potato fries or wedges are one of the tastiest ways to eat these “super-foods”, which have been named as one of the ‘World’s Healthiest Food’! A single sweet potato contains 400% of your daily requirement of vitamin A, plus they contain more vitamin C and fibre than white potatoes, and have a […]
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Asparagus is really one of the best vegetables around, especially when it’s steamed or roasted. This side dish only takes a quick 10 minutes to throw together and it’s wonderful. The asparagus is tossed with a tiny bit of sesame oil mixed with dried garlic powder and himalayan salt. Then to finish it off, toasted […]
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Being such a huge lover of chickpeas, this recipe comes with no surprise. I was inspired by the many ancient dishes my mum still makes today; a dish consumed by thousands all over the middle east. Another more common name for this dish is “Keema”, originally made with meat and split chickpeas served on a […]
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This salad is the perfect choice for healthy eating; packed with vegetables, aromatic herbs, and hearty quinoa. I made this salad on the side with a Turmeric Lentil Soup and to say it was a hit would be an understatement. It’s like a gateway salad; a simple introduction to trying filling, flavourful dishes that can used for […]
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