Did you know that barley makes a great salad? No kidding. It’s still winter here so I made a barley, parsley, and carrot salad with za’atar dressing. Super delicious - give it a try after the jump!
Read MoreWant to know what my go-to recipe for potatoes is? It’s always roasted rosemary potatoes. Easiest side to make and it goes down easy too. Yum!
Read MoreThis has got to be my favourite vegetable dish at dim sum. My stir-fried pea shoots with garlic is surprisingly so easy to make that you’ll have to have dim sum at home one day!
Read MoreI’ve finally found a recipe that uses the bag of amaranth that’s been sitting in my pantry - hooray! I made a simple amaranth cookie that I didn’t even have to leave my house for. Nutty, earthy, crunchy and slightly sweet. Perfect with a cup of tea!
Read MoreWho doesn’t love baba ghanoush? Smoky roasted eggplant blitzed into a creamy and heavenly dip… need I say more? Try not to finish the entire bowl.
Read MoreDo I really need another recipe for banana bread? Well, yes. Because this is sprouted flour banana bread. Besides, there can never be enough banana bread. Ever.
Read MorePersian ash-e reshteh: a thick AF stew filled with tons of herbs, legumes and noodles. It’s the most aromatic dish you’ll make in your kitchen and a great way to use up those herbs!
Read MoreNeed a way to use up that lonely cucumber in your fridge? Slice it paper-thin, dress it in rice vinegar and sugar and garnish with sesame seeds. Voila! Cucumber sunomono: a perfect introduction to spring.
Read MoreMy first attempt at Persian ghormeh sabzi. I cooked this on my live story and was so surprised at how much time is needed for this dish. This is by no means an authentic version at all but merely based on common ingredients you can find at your local store and if you’re in a time crunch! It’s not perfect but it was still super delicious - can’t wait to try this recipe again in the future.
Read MoreMorocco, I miss you so much. I’ve been to many fabulous countries this year and you are certainly right up there! I knew I wanted to celebrate my 30th somewhere magical and this was it. Of course, the food did not disappoint which is why I had to hurriedly make this vegetable tagine as soon as I got home. This recipe is almost easy AF to make so…really, there’s no excuses not to make this, folks.
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