Here’s to a 2025 filled with little gourmet joys, shared recipes. Thank you for always being here, loyal to every post and every recipe. Together, let’s keep blending memories, flavors, and laughter. Time to get cooking 😉 My first recipe of the year is a …
Yesterday, I made a delicious marinade with some authentic Greek AOP feta, black Belem pepper, bird’s eye chilies, green olives, and a few sprigs of rosemary. I placed everything in a jar and poured in some quality extra virgin olive oil. I love adding a …
Autumn has settled in almost everywhere except in my region, where the sun persists year-round. Autumn in Dubai is the time to enjoy gardens, the beach, picnics, and the outdoors. Still, I decided to make an Algerian lentil soup, full of oriental flavors and spices, …
Hlawat Tabâa is a traditional Algerian biscuit, typically enjoyed during, tea or coffee time, as well as on festive occasions like Eid or weddings. The name “Hlawat Tabâa” roughly translates to “cookie cutter cookies” in reference to the decorative shape (round, square or half-moon). These …
The Algerian square pizza is a popular street food in the streets of Algiers. As its name suggests, it’s always square-shaped, baked in rectangular trays, and sold in square pieces. It’s different from Italian pizza. The dough is similar to bread dough, making it soft …
Yesterday, I baked for our afternoon tea a delicious Angel Fodd Cake. Angel Food Cake is a light and airy cake made from egg whites, sugar, and flour. It’s known for its fluffy, cloud-like texture and is unique because it contains no butter or oil, …
Nothing is more delicious than a good fluffy Brioche for our afternoon coffee. They taste so good when they come out of the oven and the house is filled with their aroma. And yesterday I prepared a Brioche called a Brioche Nanterre. Brioche Nanterre is …
What is Kaak, Kaak is a round crown like a sweet bread or brioche. Eaten in North Africa and Middle Eastern regions. They are flavored with orange zest, lemon zest, fennel seeds, or anise seeds, sometimes filled with dates. Recipes change and vary from family to …
Yesterday, it was the Amazigh New Year, known as Yennayer, is a traditional celebration of the beginning of the agricultural year by the Amazigh people in North Africa. It typically occurs on January 12th or 13th. The celebration involves festive events, special meals like Berkoukes, …
I come back today with a delicious Algerian dish called ‘batata terfess wa fliou.’ This dish is enjoyed during winter when the days shorten, and the weather is cold.” Batata Terfess is called Sunchoke in English. It’s a mix of rutabaga and potato taste with …