The tomato-mozzarella mix gives this typical Umbrian recipe an interesting twist SALAD 150g lentils 150g cherry tomatoes 150g baby mozzarella 25g chopped parsley Salt and pepper (to taste) 75ml date balsamic dressing 50g mixed lettuce (side garnish) BALSAMIC DRESSING 50ml olive oil 25ml balsamic vinegar Boil the lentils for 10 [...]
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic year. It is believed that the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during this holy month. Each year, millions of Muslims practice daily fasting, and refrain from eating or drinking from sunrise (Suhour) to sunset (Iftar). With that in mind, let us explore the good as well [...]
DATE PUDDING 200g Khidri pitted dates (other dates can be used, as long as they are not too hard) 200ml water 1 level teaspoon baking soda 150g brown sugar 2 eggs 100g flour 1 level teaspoon baking powder 25g chopped pecans BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE 100g brown sugar 100ml cream (35%) 50g unsalted [...]
1 medium chopped onion 3 cloves chopped garlic 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 500g farro (also called ‘emmer wheat’) 125g asparagus 100g grilled zucchini 100g fava beans (boiled) 100g diced tomato 50g baby spinach 200ml vegetable stock(use stock powder or cube to prepare) 75g grated Parmesan cheese 75g grated haloumi cheese Salt [...]
If you’re planning a trip to UAE and wondering what is on the platter for you, rest assured you will enjoy an exotic blend of cuisines from the Arab world. Whether a foodie or not, you just can’t ignore the luscious flavours and exclusive delicacies that the middle-eastern culture has in store for you. Here, [...]
LENTIL SAUCE 1 small onion finely chopped 3 cloves chopped garlic 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 150g black lentils 600ml chicken stock (use stock powder or cube to prepare) PASTA 1 small onion finely chopped 3 cloves chopped garlic 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 250g veal bacon 50ml cooking cream 400g pasta cirioline 100g grated Parmesan [...]
Ramadan is the most important and holy month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims fast from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib). However, one cannot deny the distinct culinary experience that is an indispensable part of this holy month. Ramadan, a month of worship and giving, is also a month full of flavours and delectable treats. [...]
One of the most important differentiators of a fine chocolate is that ‘melt in your mouth’ moment. You can hear the click as it breaks to your bite, and then reveals it’s true texture – so smooth, rich, and creamy that it just melts in your mouth. But what does ‘fine chocolate’ mean? Literally speaking, it [...]
Ramadan, a month-long religious celebration by Muslims across the world began in the first week of May 2019. It is observed and celebrated by fasting during daylight, breaking the fast in the evening and engaging in spiritual activities during the whole month. Here's everything you need to know about it. What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the [...]
DOUGH 550 g flour 250 g ghee (clarified butter) 100 g icing sugar 5 g mahlab powder (spice made from the stones of the St. Lucie cherry) 125 ml water 25 g acacia honey (or any other light coloured honey) PASTE 450 g date paste 25 g ghee 50 g dhibs 25 ml canola oil [...]
People who say ‘perfection is just an illusion’, might have never tasted a perfect date fruit. The plump, moist, luscious texture and sweet smooth goodness of dates is as good as it gets. The taste of a perfect date fruit is one which transcends the senses into an age of purity and integrity. This berry fruit [...]
A powerhouse of flavour, dates are also versatile as an ingredient for dishes, sweet and savoury alike. Diced, chopped, made into syrup or juice, dates can add a new flavour to any creation. You can: Stuff them - Candied fruits and nuts are great for stuffing into pitted dates. Toss them – Apples and walnuts, with [...]
