Recipe

This salad will keep you going after lunch. Deliciously spicy because of the fresh thyme and rosemary. Crunchy because of the chicory and roasted pistachios. And the kalamata olives give off the delicious olive taste. The bulgur is nutritious and light at the same time. It sucks up the delicious flavours in this salad beautifully. After that, it’s up to you.

Kohlrabi is a new discovery of mine. I love it. It’s grown around here and I buy it from locals. And this Dutch vegetable can certainly be prepared in an Arabic way. The proof is in the pudding and in this recipe. Deliciously spicy. And kohlrabi itself is also really great. And light. And nutritious.

Heartwarming, I say this for a reason. On a chilly evening or perhaps just on a hot day, this is a heartwarming dish. The herbs make it a smashing dish. The combination of Ras el Hanout, Turmeric and Cumin…. and those in combination with the moisture of the tomatoes is incredibly tasty. And the taste continues to surprise you until the last spoonful. And it stays with you for a while.

Nazeera was at our home in Beyrouth almost every day. She took care of us, in many ways. She was Palestinian. And brought in the Palestinian kitchen. Roumania is one of those dishes. A delicious way of preparing lentils. A way you’ve never tried before, right? But once you’ve made it, you keep making it.