Good food with a twist
Ají de Gallina is one of Peru’s classic recipes. It’s a rich dish with pecan, chili and chicken. The best part is the sauce: rich, spicy and creamy. Which makes it perfect to combine with all sorts of veg. This plant-based version is as good as the original and it […]
My favourite dishes have usually two things in common: simplicity and pure flavour. The simplicity of preparation and the purity of flavours when you kan actually taste the different ingredients. That’s why I really love Lebanese, Italian and Peruvian cuisines. This little Italian inspired dish reflects that and is a […]
Ceviche has always been a favourite of mine. It packs so much flavour combining sweet, spicy, sour and savoury. It makes the perfect stater for your dinners and it is very easy to make. You can also give it another twist by replacing the mango with chestnut mushroom. Tip 1: […]
Are you as mad about sweet potatoes as I am? 😉 Then you should definitely give this recipe a try. Delicious wraps with back beans and aïoli. Easy, packing with flavour and very fulfilling. You can serve them with a side of spinach and bell pepper salad or some crushed […]
Yes! Another vegetarian kibbeh recipe (check out the pumpkin and the avocado kibbehs)! This one is an Armenian version, 100% plant-based, spicy, healthy and freakin’ delish! I love me some red lentils: soups, dals, spreads… I love it all! This dish in no exception. The addition of the fresh parsley […]
Salmon is one of the most flavoursome fish out there. Smoked, baked or grilled, it’s always makes a great dish. In general, fish combines beautifully with sour flavours. A pinch of lemon or lime juice brings out the flavour of the fish. This dish combines salmon with sour flavours but […]
From time to time, I like to take a meat-based dish and try to create a vegetarian or plant-based version of it. This one is based on my potato pie recipe and 100% plant-based. Beans, in all shapes and colours, are perfect as a substitute for minced meat. They have […]
Right here is some Peruvian inspired goodness: stuffed causa. As mentioned in another recipe, causa is a traditional Peruvian dish made with mashed potatoes and flavoured with lime juice and aji amarillo or yellow chili paste. Causa is very commonly stuffed with tuna or chicken salad. As I like to […]
Dried pork meats usually combine well with sweet flavours due to their saltiness (like ham with melon). In this recipe, I add another classic strong ingredient: blue cheese. A wonderful marriage of flavours that makes a perfect starter for your meals or a small bite for cocktail parties. I use […]
As you probably already know, I’m a sucker for halloumi. Simply grilling it is enough but a few variations are irresistible. The following combination is taken from Nadia and Merijn’s lovely book Souq. Zaatar is mixture of oregano, sumac, sesame and salt. Nowadays it’s quite broadly available, although it might […]
Hi there! I'm Oliver, a Lebanese living in the Netherlands, sharing my culinary adventures, favourite flavours and Lebanese goodness. Have a look, give the recipes a try and let me know what you think! Enjoy and bon apétit!
