This recipe is the definition of childhood summers in the south of France, spending the whole day at the pool with my cousins and being greeted by my mom and aunt’s smiles around 4PM, bringing us ‘le goûter’ in woven baskets covered in dish towels. These baskets contained (most of the time) either of 2 … Continue reading Le Clafoutis de Mamouchka
These past couple of months, it seems as though the baby craze is on; every few weeks I get told that someone is expecting. For the first time, I truly understand why Spring is deemed the lover's season...a lot, and I mean A LOT, of babies get conceived in Spring. Regardless, I am absolutely loving … Continue reading Gender Reveal Cupcakes! Chocolate & Vanilla 🙂
Growing up in a family with a French mother, a staple dish we would get served was the classic Quiche Lorraine. There are many ways you can make this dish but obviously like most of us individuals who are big fans of our mums, mums recipe is always the best. For some reason I've been … Continue reading Personal Crustless Quiche Lorraine
Layers on layers on layers on layers with CHEESE. Yummy. What are the typical two ingredients you see in a lasagna; pasta, meat, and cheese. Well, I didn't want the pasta part of the lasagna so I decided to go for zucchini instead. Any vegetable part of the squash family usually make great substitutes for … Continue reading No Carb Zucchini Lasagna
Every time I think salsa, I think chips, dip, parties, carbs, etc... But what if it doesn't have to be that way? Well that's a thought; things don't have to always be the same. This sentence, which I am sure many of us hear over and over, can be applied to an array of different … Continue reading Mango Salsa in an Avocado & Some Change
It all started with my love of papaya. I am currently on holiday at home in Dubai, woo! And most of you might get it when I say that mother dearest will do everything to please me even though I just love being around her!!! Mother knows me well and she knows that I like … Continue reading Citrus Shrimp & Tropical Salad – A Summer Must
First, I would like to apologize for disappearing. I've simply been overly busy. Second, I want to share with you today a lovely and simple recipe that I recently remembered loving at a young age. I haven't eaten this in quite a long time but it just came to me as a craving (what doesn't?). … Continue reading Grilled Eggplant – Childhood Memories
I often have a hankering for pizza; it is like the thing that completes me.. 😛 But if I let myself satisfy love of eating pizza, it wouldn't be so healthy would it? There are many solutions to this problem that people have been exercising. Zucchini, cauliflower, gluten free flour, etc.. I chose a quick … Continue reading Portobello Mushroom Pizza – No dough, No Fuss!
Shepards Pie has always been a favorite of mine. Meat, potatoes, carrots, and peas? Yes, please! Unfortunately, as I had mentioned in my previous post, I am cutting out most carbs for lent. Although it can be hard at times because for me bread is quite addictive, I find myself enjoying substitutes. It's fun to … Continue reading Turkey and Carrot Purée Shepards Pie – A Healthy Alternative
We are currently experiencing a health movement around the world. No, this does not mean people are eating less or not eating their favorite meals. This movement stems from the need to consume clean foods. By clean foods I mean non-processed, homemade from scratch, using fresh ingredients, and knowing what is in the food you … Continue reading Baked Quinoa Mac n’ Cheese
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