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Pork Filet, Smoked Sausage and Mushroom Casserole
This is a high protein double meat dish, ideal for family and friends gatherings!
Read moreIrish Stew
Irish Stew is Ireland’s hearty national dish, popular also in UK and America, mainly in the New England area where the immigrants first settled in the 19th century. It’s liked for its simplicity and wholesome flavours!
Read moreAubergine (Eggplant) Involtini or Rolls
Eggplant or aubergine Involtini is the epitome of Italian comfort food. The baked eggplant rolls are stuffed with ricotta and some herbs then baked with a delicious tomato sauce which in turn is topped with melted mozzarella. It’s a great vegetarian recipe for preparing in advance. NB: I used to ...
Read moreOctopus and Potato Salad
I had this delicious salad last time we were on the Amalfi Coast, more precisely in Positano (Italy). It’s a simple recipe that belongs to the Italian culinary tradition. It’s served as a starter or a main dish. We both loved it, my husband and I. So here it is! ...
Read moreChicken Fricassée
Fricassée is a traditional French stew made of meat or chicken pieces browned then cooked in a creamy sauce. Mushrooms are usually included but you can add another vegetable. Serve it with a nice mashed potato or macaroni or anything that can be a base to enjoy the delicious creamy ...
Read moreZingy Quinoa Salad
I usually prepare this salad when I have some leftover of cooked quinoa. I combine it with whatever herbs and crudités (raw vegetables) I have in my pantry. It’s really versatile! Most of all, it’s healthy and piquant! NB: you can do it in advance and keep it in the ...
Read morePissaladière – Oniony French Pizza
Pissaladière is sometimes known as the French pizza. It originated in South of France and is usually done with a bread dough* topped with onion, anchovies and black olives only. *you can use also shortcrust. It has no tomatoes but in my recipe I have added a little bit of ...
Read moreFried Couscous
This fried couscous is similar to the fried rice but has no egg. This recipe was inspired to use up some leftover of couscous grains that I had prepared to accompany a couscous stew! I made it with ingredients I had in my fridge and in my pantry. It’s a ...
Read moreMeatballs, Rice and Tomato soup – Chorbet Keema
This Lebanese soup is made with bite-size lamb or beef meatballs. The meatballs are made out of Kafta which is a mix of minced meat, onions, parsley, and spices. (Kafta recipe is on this website) Once the meatballs are ready, the soup is quite simple to make!
Read moreBulgur, Chickpeas and Spinach Soup
This is a really awesome and healthy soup. It has great ingredients and can be eaten all year round: hot in winter and at room temperature in summer. The bulgur I use is whole wheat and coarse. As for the chickpeas, I use uncooked ones which were soaked beforehand in ...
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