Recipes from Ingredient: Parsley
Mushrooms Stifado – Greek Mushrooms stew
I have been told that there are many variations of this hearty vegan & vegetarian stew. This recipe is the one that was given to me while in Greece. It can be made with any type of mushrooms. It is simple to make and really tasty if you like mushrooms. ...
Read moreLentils Salad and Sautéed Prawns
Lentils and prawns are two ingredients that are good sources of protein and other beneficial nutrients. Lentils are known to be part of the world’s healthiest foods. They are low in calories and high in vitamins, minerals and fibre. Prawns are also low in calories (low fat) and contain numerous ...
Read moreBaked Sea Bream, My Style
Fish is not my favourite food but lately I decided I should give it a try so this my first inspired fish casserole. However, strangely, I love smoked salmon, herring roll mops and all kinds of seafood! My husband suggested two kinds of fish: sea bass and sea bream because, ...
Read moreChicken and Wild Rocket Salad
This salad is easy and quick to prepare. I was inspired to do it when, one day, I only had one chicken breast left in my freezer (not enough to prepare my usual chicken escalopes) and, when foraging in my fridge, I found a little bag of wild rocket and ...
Read moreBaba Ghanouj (grilled eggplant salad)
In Lebanon, you have 2 different dishes made with grilled smoky eggplants: Baba Ghanouj and Mutabbal. Baba Ghanouj (actual recipe) is made with grilled eggplants, green onions, parsley, tomatoes (optional), lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, but no tahini (sesame paste). Mutabbal is the dish that is made with grilled ...
Read moreFattoush – Traditional Lebanese Mixed Salad
This is another famous Lebanese salad that initially was made by peasants to use up leftover raw greens, herbs, tomatoes…. and, last but not least, old (dry) Lebanese flat bread. Nowadays, it is very popular and to make it, we toast the bread (Some even fry the bread) then tear ...
Read moreSafsouf – Cabbage and Burghul (or Bulgur) Salad
This dish is rustic, tasty, nourishing and easy to prepare. it is said it originated in the Bekaa Valley, more precisely in the Hermel District, in Lebanon. The recipes varies from family to family. The recipe herein is similar to a tabouleh. Choose preferably a Bulgur which is medium in ...
Read morePatatas Bravas (fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce)
Patatas Bravas is a basic and traditional Spanish tapa, quite popular all over Spain. It can also be served as a side dish. It is spicy, delicious and easy to make.
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