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Beetroot and Chicken Salad
I usually do this kind of salad when I have some chicken leftover. I like to combine the chicken with a cooked vegetable and, of course, with some fresh salad and herbs. It’s an attractive dish, perfect as a starter, light lunch, or even dinner!
Read morePreserved and Pickled Lemons
Preserved or pickled lemon is a condiment common in the cuisines of South East Asia and, of course, Morocco and its neighbouring North African countries. It’s the peel that is the important part of the preserved lemon. Its lemony flavour is delicious in sauces, relishes, salads and other dishes. The ...
Read moreOlla Gitana – Spanish Gypsy Stew
This Spanish Gypsy stew is one of Spain’s most iconic dishes. It’s loaded with flavours and easy to make. It is said that this autumnal and hearty stew originated with the Romany travellers who arrived in Spain in the 1450s, settling mostly in Andalusia, Southern Spain. It was a stew ...
Read moreHmiss – Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes’ Salad
Hmiss or Felfla is an Algerian salad of roasted peppers and tomatoes and is one of the most popular appetisers during the month of Ramadan. It can be served warm or cold. It’s usually enjoyed with a good bread. In the other parts of North Africa, such as Tunisia or ...
Read moreSkate Fish Wings Sautéed with Herbs
Skate fish wings are delicious, meaty and easy to cook. Once cooked, they are flaky and have a nutty flavour like crab meat! It’s one of my husband’s favourite fish!
Read moreRose Petals 🥀 Jam
For this jam I used the rose petals that you see in the picture. In Lebanon and other parts of the Middle East they use Damask rose, which is dark pink and fragrant. As its name suggests, it was first discovered in Syria. But you can use petals of any ...
Read moreBatata Chtiha – Algerian Potato in Tomato Sauce
This Algerian potato stew is usually made with a paste of garlic, chili and spices called Dersa. It’s delicious as a vegetarian main or a side dish. NB: I have added some boiled eggs (entirely optional) to make a wholesome dinner dish! The boiled eggs are added at the very ...
Read moreBaked Aubergine (Eggplant), My Way
This a delicious and easy dish to prepare! All you need are 3 main Ingredients. Done in more or less 30 minutes in the oven, at 200 degrees Celsius. If you like it spicy hot, smear the aubergine with some Harissa paste before baking. Let’s cook!
Read moreFrench Flat Green Beans Sautéed with Garlic and Parsley
These French flat greens beans are also known as Romano beans. They are stringless and more flavourful than other varieties. But before sautéing you need to lightly cook them in salty water, according to your taste (crunchy or tender). However, don’t overcook them as they will cook further when they ...
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