Recipes from Ingredient: Garlic
Pinto Beans Salad
Beans are important for our diet. It is rich in plant protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Regular consumption of beans has been linked to a reduced risk of obesity, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. It also controls blood sugar level because of the fibre! Beans can be used as a meat ...
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Aubergine (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 ...
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Octopus 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! ...
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Chicken 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 ...
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Zingy 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 ...
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Pissaladière – 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 ...
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Fried 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 ...
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Meatballs, 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!
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Bulgur, 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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Eggs & Sumac – Bayd Bi Sumac
This Lebanese speciality dish is generally served for breakfast. It’s minty, garlicky and subtly enhanced by the acid taste of sumac! It’s a delight any time of the day. Young and old love it! NB: Sumac is the dried fruit of Rhus Coriaria, a small tree native to Southern Europe ...
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