All Recipes
Chicken Curry with Brussel Sprouts, Spinach and Chickpeas
I was inspired to do this recipe because I wanted us to eat more spinach and Brussel sprouts (for obvious reasons). Up till now, spinach and Brussel sprouts were eaten only sautéed and roasted and it was becoming boring. My husband was not convinced that Brussels sprouts will work in ...
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Texan-Mexican (Tex-Mex) Chicken Drumsticks and Rice
The cuisine that is called Tex-Mex comes from Texans of Mexican heritage who lived in Texas before it became part of USA and also from Mexican immigrants who came later, largely from Northern Mexico. It is basically Mexican but has some variations and tends to be less hot and complex ...
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Crêpes Suzette – French Pancakes with Orange Sauce
Sweet crêpes are one of my favourite desserts. They are easy to make and you can fill them with what ever you like. But crêpes Suzette with their sweet orange sauce are the most known dessert crêpes. They were made famous in France. The original recipe includes the use ...
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Mjadarra – Lentils and Rice
In the old times, in Lebanon, Mjadarra was poor people’s food; nutritious and cheap. Nowadays, it’s everybody’s favourite and a popular dish when you want a meat-free meal. And of course, it’s an ideal dish for vegans & vegetarians. Lentils are pulses with many nutrients such as fibre, protein, vitamins ...
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Frijoles a la Mexicana – Mexican Pinto beans
Vegetarian “Mexican Pinto Beans” is the perfect nourishing dish that has it all: good taste, essential nutrients, low fat, high fibre and high protein (perfect substitute for meat). Pinto Beans are very popular in Mexico and are a common filling for burritos (wheat tortillas filled with various ingredients). Check my ...
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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. ...
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Lentils 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 ...
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Tigua Degué aka Mafé – Chicken in Peanut Butter Sauce
Tigua Degué is the national dish of Mali, a country situated in West Africa. It is also a popular dish in Senegal where it is known as Mafé. It is usually cooked with either chicken or meat (beef or lamb), some vegetables and the signature ingredient, peanut butter. I have ...
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Baked 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, ...
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Batata Harra – Spicy Potatoes
This is another popular Lebanese dish. It is simply made with potatoes, coriander, garlic, chili… and it is highly addictive. It is also part of the Lebanese mezze and served in most Lebanese restaurants. The potatoes are diced in bite size cubes and deep fried. Should you not want to ...
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