by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | May 1, 2019 | In My Kitchen, Recipes
Please ShareDuring my recent culinary spotlight at Ninive, I had the pleasure of learning the process behind Chef Gilles Bosquet’s version of a classic Moroccan pastlla – a delicate pastry that brings sweetness into a savory dish. Chef Gilles prepares his...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | Mar 17, 2019 | In My Kitchen, Recipes
Please ShareFresh Strawberry Tart When I found a crate of perfectly ripe strawberries last week, I knew that besides grabbing them by their stem and devouring them whole, I had to make a luscious dessert to showcase their beauty. Turns out that a light, pastry cream...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | Jan 14, 2019 | In My Kitchen, Recipes
Please Share Chef Gilles of Ninive shares his recipe for beef Fatayer, a savory pastry filled with ground beef, cinnamon, pine nuts, and raisins. Served with a light salsa, the fatayer is delicious, comforting and an ode to the flavors of the Middle East. BEEF...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | Aug 30, 2018 | In My Kitchen, Recipes
Please SharePassion fruit meringue tart I’ve had a soft spot for passion fruit many, many years. My husband and I went on holiday to the Island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean circa 1998. The island is divided in two parts, one side is Dutch, and the other,...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | May 25, 2018 | In My Kitchen, Recipes
Please ShareApricot Pistachio Tart One of the things I love about Ramadan is the stillness that takes over the city, when you can literally feel the energy shifting from a fast paced business hub to an almost zen-like retreat. While daily life goes on as normal, the...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | May 14, 2018 | In My Kitchen, Recipes
Please ShareSalmon Tartare With temperatures nearly as hot as the sun, I’m seriously searching for ways to cool down as we inch our way towards summer. That includes shifting my exercise routine from land to water, and hiding a chic foldable Japanese fan inside my...
