I remember the first time I had a sandwich without bread. Yes, that’s right, no sliced bread, baguete, pita or anything bready. It was in Cambodia, 4 years ago, at the café where I worked as a Culinary Assessor. It was a beautiful roll wrapped with nori paper instead of bread. I found it to…
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Cauliflower Pate
Few weeks ago I was working in an event. I had to make veggies sexy for 15 working man who straggle to follow healthy eating habits and who think eating well means just eating greens and salads. I took a risk using cauliflower, knowing that most of the people associate cauliflower with a horrible smelly odor….
Cauliflower ‘Couscous’ Green Salad
Who says cauliflower is for winter?!?! The other day at the market I saw a beautiful pure white cauliflower. It was staring at me, I tried to resist. I don’t know why I associate cauliflower with winter stews, roasted veggies, etc. But guess who came with me at home… Yes, that gorgeous cauliflower slip into…
Lobster Roll
Lobster roll!! Can’t think of a better way to enjoy lunch by the pool!! Actually it’s so much fun to make. Don’t be intimidated by the way Gordon Ramsay cooks and peels a lobster. He is a genius and probably we need lots and lots of practice to even just make it a quarter of…
Healthier Banana Bread, gluten free version
Banana Bread, a classic you can find in nearly any cafe or pastry shop. My first experience with banana bread was in Dublin. It was moist, sweet, banany and with chocolate chips, simple delicious and addictive. Since then, I have tried many versions, all them really good, but even homemade (that supposes to mean, healthier) most…
Melon Cucumber Salad
Today’s Melon Cucumber Salad is an easy companion to any bbq or summer party. It’s beautiful, refreshing and easy to make. Melon is another star of the summer, the variety of melons is incredible. I decided to go for a monochromatic salad but if you wish to add colour to the dish just feel…
Millet Salad with spiced chickpeas and feta cheese
This Millet Salad with Spiced Chickpeas is delicious and super tasty. It could work as a main course or a side salad. You my think of bird food when you look at this tiny cereal, but it actually has been a food staple for hundreds of years in Africa and Asia. Currently is becoming one…
Mushroom and spinach tart with a nutritious base
I don’t know how but I always end up bringing a savory tart (or quiche) to dinner parties with friends. At the last one I surprised with this wonderful mushroom and spinach tart with an special base. I guess because a savory tart is one of those easy things to make that everyone loves. Also…