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Brik Tunisien (بريك)
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Brik Tunisien (بريك)

Brik is the Tunisian breakfast-meets-lunch that lives or dies on a single technical moment: keeping the egg yolk intact and runny inside a fragile pastry wrapper while it deep-fries. The wrapper is malsouka or warqa, the same paper-thin Tunisian pastry used for makroud and traditional sweets.

4 May 2026· 7 min read
Vietnamese Bún Chả
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Vietnamese Bún Chả

Bún chả is the Hanoi lunch that became globally famous when Anthony Bourdain ate it with Barack Obama in 2016 at a small Hanoi cafe. The traditional dish uses pork patties, but this halal version uses chicken thigh mince marinated in fish sauce, sugar, garlic and shallot, then grilled until the edges char and caramelise.

4 May 2026· 7 min read
The Green Goddess Salad: A 1920s San Francisco Classic
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The Green Goddess Salad: A 1920s San Francisco Classic

In 1923, the chef at San Francisco's Palace Hotel created a dressing in honor of actor George Arliss, then starring in a play called The Green Goddess. A century later, the salad named after that dressing has become a global staple, and the recipe still rests on one principle: more herbs than you think.

29 Apr 2026· 5 min read
Kale, Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad
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Kale, Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad

This salad pairs the deep mineral bitterness of baby kale with sweet strawberries, tangy goat cheese, candied pecans for crunch, and edible flowers for the kind of plating that signals you put effort in. Lunch from a bowl, but dressed up enough for a dinner party starter.

29 Apr 2026· 5 min read
Borscht (Борщ) — Ukrainian Beetroot Soup
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Borscht (Борщ) — Ukrainian Beetroot Soup

The soup is recognised by UNESCO as Ukrainian intangible cultural heritage, and the Ukrainian version, the original, builds slowly: beef stock simmered for an hour, then a base of caramelised onions and shredded beetroot, then cabbage, potatoes, and tomato added in stages so each vegetable finishes at the right texture. The deep magenta colour comes entirely from the beetroot and is the visual signature of the dish.

28 Apr 2026· 6 min read
A Sweet Ramadan Tradition with a Luxurious Twist!
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A Sweet Ramadan Tradition with a Luxurious Twist!

The Sweet Tradition: Why Dates Are Essential for Ramadan! A Month of Reflection, Community, and Sweet Moments.

6 Mar 2025· 4 min read
5 Facts About Celery Juice Every Health Fanatic Needs To Know
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5 Facts About Celery Juice Every Health Fanatic Needs To Know

Fact or Fiction? Debunking the latest health phenomenon that is celery juice. Celery juice is just the latest buzzword to hit the health and fitness landscape. With little interest being shown previous to 2019, it has fast become the next instagramable health fad.

18 Oct 2020· 6 min read
A Helpful Guide to Self-Care September
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A Helpful Guide to Self-Care September

Cancelling plans is okay. Staying home to cook is okay. Disappearing to get your life together for a bit is okay. It's called self-care.

23 Sept 2020· 5 min read
Spicy Citrus Salmon Salad
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Spicy Citrus Salmon Salad

It's been a while since we last posted on our blog, and what better way to get back into it, than with a salad that ends all salads! If you're a fan of spice and citrus, then you are going to love this recipe!

26 Feb 2020· 4 min read
Halloumi & Cherry Tomato with Pomegranate Molasses
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Halloumi & Cherry Tomato with Pomegranate Molasses

We'd like to wish you all a Happy New Year and share with you our first recipe of the year! Not only is it easier to make than expected, but it would make an impressive DIY gift in a cute jar with a label.

5 Jan 2020· 4 min read
Ginger Spiced Cookies
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Ginger Spiced Cookies

What is Christmas without ginger-spiced cookies? These cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free (if you sub butter for coconut oil) and refined sugar-free, yet they taste and look very festive!

9 Dec 2019· 4 min read