Expériences Culinaires

Menemen (Turkish-Style Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes and Cream Cheese) A hearty and flavorful Turkish dish made with tomatoes, eggs, and cream cheese. Perfect for breakfast or a light meal, best enjoyed with warm flatbread like khuboos. Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil (or use only butter or oil) 1 capsicum, finely chopped (add green chillies if you prefer it spicy) 2 tomatoes, finely chopped or pureed 2–3 tbsp water 3 eggs Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste ¼ tsp cumin powder ¼ tsp fennel seeds or powder ½ tsp paprika 3–4 tbsp cream cheese Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish) Optional Add-ins: Chopped onions Garlic Green chillies Seasonings of your choice (even just salt and pepper works beautifully) Instructions: Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped capsicum (and chillies, if using) and sauté for a minute. Stir in the tomatoes and water. Cover and cook on low heat until the tomatoes are soft and pulpy. Gently mash the tomatoes with a sp...

  Beef Kebab Shawarma . Juicy spiced beef kebabs wrapped in soft saj bread with a creamy tahini-garlic sauce and a fresh herb salad. Toasted until golden and crisp—perfectly balanced, full of flavor, and irresistibly satisfying. Beef Kebab Shawarma Serves: 4–6 | Prep Time: 40 mins (plus chilling) | Cook Time: 20 mins Ingredients For the Beef Kebabs (Makes 6 kebabs) 500g minced beef 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp ginger paste Handful of chopped parsley 1 end slice of bread (crumbled) or breadcrumbs (to help hold shape) 1–2 tbsp ghee Pinch of baking soda (to keep kebabs moist) Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tsp paprika powder ½ tsp fennel powder ½ tsp cumin powder 1 tsp garam masala 1 green chilli, chopped (optional – for extra heat) Instructions: Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes. Soak skewers in water for a few hours to prevent burn...

  Smoked Turkey Croissant Sandwich A warm, café-style breakfast sandwich that’s quick to make but feels indulgent—perfect for mornings when you’re craving something a little fancy. Ingredients Croissants, halved horizontally Gouda cheese slices (or any cheese of your choice) Smoked turkey mortadella Fresh lettuce leaves Tomato slices Instructions Preheat the oven to 160°C . Slice each croissant horizontally, leaving one edge attached to keep it hinged. Place a slice of Gouda cheese inside the croissant. Toast in the oven for 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese softens. Remove from the oven and layer with smoked turkey mortadella, tomato slices, and fresh lettuce.  Close the croissant and serve warm—with a hot cup of coffee for the perfect breakfast treat.

  Honey Caramelized Figs Sweet, warm, and lightly spiced, these caramelized figs are a simple yet delicious treat. Cooked in butter and honey with a hint of cinnamon, they’re perfect over toast, pancakes, waffles or ice cream for an effortless touch of indulgence. Ingredients: 1-2 tbsp butter (use salted or add a pinch of salt) 6-8 fresh figs, cut in half 2-3 tbsp honey ½ tsp cinnamon powder Instructions: In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the figs, and a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter. Cook the figs, turning occasionally, until they soften and caramelize. Turn off the heat, then drizzle with honey and sprinkle cinnamon powder. Mix gently. Serve warm over toast with cream cheese, pancakes, waffles or ice cream.