Recipes from Ingredient: Salt
Potato Patties
I usually cook these patties when I have a leftover of mashed potatoes. They are quick and easy to prepare and great as a snack or as an accompaniment to meat dishes!
Read moreLamb in Yogurt Sauce – Laban Emmo aka Shakriyeh
This Lebanese dish is cooked with lamb meat (usually shank) and yogurt, and served with a side dish of vermicelli rice (recipe on this website). It’s tasty, comforting, healthy and easy to prepare. Traditionally, it’s made using goat or sheep milk yogurt but I do it with cow milk Greek ...
Read morePork 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 morePinto 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 ...
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 morePuff Pastry Cheese Tart
This cheese tart is so good and so easy to prepare! I had in my fridge a block of feta cheese and other hard cheeses that needed to be used before getting spoiled. I usually use up left over cheeses in some pasta sauce but this time I decided to ...
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 ...
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