There is probably no other culinary delight that is as ubiquitous on Iftar tables across the GCC during Ramadan, as Cheese Samboosa. Although Samboosa (AKA Samosa) is not an authentic Arabic snack, it is one that has been widely adopted (due in large part to the influence of Indian and other South Asian cultures on…
25 Plant-Based Middle Eastern Ramadan Recipes
Greetings dear readers, and Ramadan Kareem to all of you who celebrate what I personally consider to be the most wonderful time of the year! I’ve spoken before on spending Ramadan without my family, and while I still maintain that it definitely doesn’t have the same flavour to it – it’s a time of year I continue…
Restaurant review: Life ‘n One
Imagine stumbling across a secret garden. A heavenly oasis filled with lush greenery, reclaimed wood furniture and some of the most incredible vegan food in all of Dubai. When I first laid eyes on Life ‘n One over a year ago it was truly love at first sight. Everything from the laid-back atmosphere to the…
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
I don’t know what it is, but something about bringing food to a barbecue unleashes a competitive streak in me. It’s instant, too. Within seconds of being invited to what is essentially an afternoon of alfresco dining in someone’s backyard, the wheels in my head start to spin. “What do I make?” “Should I go…
Easy Vegan Chilli
I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve never been great at sticking to my New Year’s resolutions. What’s that saying about the best laid plans? While I’m sure this particular shortcoming is definitely not unique to me, one reason why I think I’ve been unsuccessful in the past is that I tend to bite…