I have been experimenting with chicken cacciatore recipes for about 7 years now, and they have always disappointed. You see what I am trying to emulate is the chicken cacciatore that was made at the Hilton lunch buffet where I grew up – I could never get enough of it. Each recipe I tried had […]
Om Ali is a traditional egyptian dessert that comprised of layers of pastry, nuts and cream, spiced with cinnamon and rosewater, in other words this is heaven in a plate. THis is a recipe that has been passed down from generations in my husband’s family – they do not use coconut or sultanas (and i […]
My husband has a fondness for all savoury things that are lemony, so naturally I try and create new lemony things and experiment with flavours that go with lemon a lot. In this recipe, the mustard and herb marinade infuse the chicken thighs with flavour, and the lemon sauce tenderises it so that it is […]
All day I have been thinking about the English equivalent to the word “mesabeka” which is the perfect arabic word to describe the sauce in this dish. This traditional Egyptian casserole is made with humble chuck or gravy beef. This budget friendly cut of meat is perfect for cooking on low heat for an extended […]
This recipe was inspired by a good friend of mine who is always looking out for indulgent desserts. Konafa is an egyptian dessert which is traditionally made with cream or nuts. The addition of fruit especially my favourite summer fruit the mango takes it to a transcendent level. The konafa pastry is crisp in your […]
Aniseed biscotti is a traditional and simple biscuit to make. When perfectly brown the crunch is so seductive, its the perfect thing to dunk in tea or to grab as you are running out the door. Since the beginning of time this biscuit has served as a staple during vegan fasts, and I think that […]
As I have said in my earlier post, coriander is my all time favourite herb and this pesto is one of my favourite ways to enjoy it. It is zesty, garlicky, lemony and the chilli flakes add an incredible zing that make you want to bathe your tastebuds in it. This stuff is soooooo good, […]
Coriander is my most used and favourite herb. I love the zest that only fresh coriander can provide, whether it’s in a mexican dish, a salad or an indian curry. When i first heard about the idea of an indian style pesto, I was immediately intrigued, and when I tried it out myself I immediately […]
This is a moist and fluffy cake, which you absolutely cannot tell is vegan. I would make this even when I am not observing a vegan fast. Apple-y and cinnamon-y it is the perfect cake with a cup of tea, and does well even without the additional layer of apple jam. Ingredients For the apple […]
God bless the creator of Oreo’s – although they were created or lactose and dairy intolerant children in the first instance, they are a staple in our household when we are observing a vegan diet. I developed this recipe because I tasted a ‘regular’ oreo cheesecake that was amazing, and since the invention of Tofutti […]
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