Broccoli Falafel
You MUST absolutely try these! Super flavourful, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are also super healthy and vegan. We served ours in a wrap with salad, grated beetroot, tomato & avocado slices and some yoghurt sauce. Deliciousss!!! We have some uncooked, leftover patties which we put in the freezer. Zaara […]
Cheesy Garlic Bread
The sun is finally shining here in Belgium. Two days ago we have had our first BBQ of the season. In our house, no barbequed meal is complete without this cheesy garlic bread. Print Recipe Cheesy Garlic Bread Cuisine Mediterranean Keyword bread, cheese, garlic Cook Time 15 minutes Servings persons Ingredients 1 fresh ciabatta […]
The Perfect Scrambled Eggs
This is by far Zaara Lina’s favourite breakfast. She has made it so many times that she has mastered the technique of making scrambled eggs to perfection. Here we share our secret to making the most delicious, creamy and buttery scrambled eggs. Print Recipe The Perfect Scrambled Eggs Keyword eggs Servings […]
Maltese Ftira
Puff Pastry Salmon Parcels
This recipe is absolutely divine. Soft fresh salmon with garlicy spinach, all comfortably wrapped up in a puff pastry blanket. Zaara Lina loves this and we usually make this for one of our special dinner nights on the weekend. These parcels can also be made in advance and frozen. When you want to serve them […]
Moroccan Fried Sardines
These sardines a staple in Moroccan cuisine. They are a very famous street food, especially in fishing villages. Fresh off the grill and they cost nearly nothing. Can it get better than that? Try them out and you will definitely not be disappointed. Serve them with fresh bread and/or freshly homemade fries. Absolutely divine! https://www.facebook.com/ZaaraLina13/videos/2078117658981862 […]
‘Patata il-Forn’ – Maltese Style Oven-Baked Potatoes
This recipe transports me directly to my grandma’s kitchen. We used to fight over who will get the crunchy potatoes found on top. Super simple, yet super delicious. Serve this as a side dish to roast chicken, roast beef or even baked salmon. https://www.facebook.com/ZaaraLina13/videos/1992827277686548 Print Recipe ‘Patata il-Forn’ – Maltese Style Oven-Baked Potatoes Cuisine Maltese […]
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Chickpeas are one of our favourite legumes. They are super versatile and we always have a couple of cans at hand in our pantry. Here is a hummus recipe with a special twist. This one has no tahini in it, though you can always add a teaspoon or two. Once the garlic is roasted in […]
Green Pasta Sauce
This is Zaara Lina’s absolute favourite pasta sauce. The fresh spinach, mushrooms and coconut milk make this dish a delicious and nutritious meal. TIP: your kids involved in preparing the sauce. They can help you chop the mushrooms, turn on the blender and also mix the sauce and the mushrooms with the pasta. Give it […]
Lunchbox Idea – Quinoa Salad
Eating well starts by developing good habits. When putting Zaara Lina’s lunchbox together, I always keep in mind to have a good balance of protein, carbs and fats. I also make it a point that the lunchbox ingredients are colourful, after all we know how the saying goes “you eat with your eyes first”. Preparing […]