Shrimp in spicy sauce
I love shrimps! This sweet and spicy dish is an excellent way to enjoy this delicate protein. Cooking the shrimps in the shells keeps them juicy and more flavourful. While spending the summer in Germany a few years ago, and completely tired of schnitzel and bratwurst, I noticed a Chinese restaurant that offered a lunch […]
Hamburger buns (1)
Hamburgers are arguably one of the most famous sandwiches in the world! I believe the buns matter, there are different approaches to burger buns; some like it very buttery and squishy while others like the bun firm and soft inside. These buns are enriched with milk and vegetable oil, they stay firm and fluffy inside, […]
Puff puff
Puff puff is a delicious Nigerian snack very similar to the Dutch oliebollen. This fried dough has the power to make some many people happy, the ultimate party snack! A friend asked for the recipe yesterday and I figured it was a great opportunity to standardize the recipe and take all the guess work out […]
8 – 12 months baby food. (Soft lumps)
Baby has such lovely teeth now and should start using them. At this stage I started introducing soft textures into the meal, it will not go smoothly at first, they will spit it out and look at you weird, I have had days that I walked back to the kitchen and blended it some more, […]
Nut Encrusted Salmon
Hello guys! Thanks for stopping by. Last weekend I finally found good salmon at a great price in Cairo, I bought the whole fish! I have portioned and frozen the rest and so I share a salmon recipe today. Nut encrusted salmon is a really elegant dish and it always looks like more work than […]
Tom Kha Gai (Chicken Coconut Soup)
This Thai classic, combines creaminess from coconut milk with a balance of sweet, salty, spicy and sour which is the trademark of Thai cooking. I must confess that I do have an emotional connection to this soup, it was one of the first dishes Hendrie made for me. He made it from a package of […]
Green lentil and quinoa salad
Hello! How are you doing today? It’s a public holiday here in Cairo today so I am enjoying a lazy day with the family. A friend reminded me yesterday to share more of my healthy salad recipes so here I am with this delightful green lentil and quinoa salad. A few years ago, I knew how to […]
Pannenkoeken (Dutch Pancakes)
Do the Dutch love their pancakes? Oh! Yes! and it doesn’t matter what time of the day it is. I insist that pancakes are for breakfast!Even becoming a Dutch citizen hasnt changed that. These flat Dutch pancakes are absolutely delicious, contain ingredients you already have at home and are incredibly easy to make. I hope […]
Pistolet
Pistolet is a crusty bread roll common in Belgium and the Netherlands and sometimes shaped as a bâtard. When I was working on this recipe, I was aiming for a hard and crusty bread that would be soft in the middle. I was making bread for a pulled brisket sandwich and I didn’t want bread […]
Movie Night Popcorn
I love popcorn! I don’t know who made up movies and popcorn and I don’t care! I have been to seen several lousy movies just because of the popcorn, Reel Cinema at Dubai Mall has one of the best cinema popcorn I have had and trust me on this. I always ask for half salted […]