Author: Nadia Michael

Three favorite omakase experiences in dubai
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Three favorite omakase experiences in dubai

“Omakase” is a Japanese term that translates to “I’ll leave it up to you” or “chef’s choice.” In the context of dining, an omakase experience typically refers to a meal where the chef selects and serves a series of dishes to the guests. This style of dining is commonly found in Japanese cuisine, particularly when...

Favorite New Homegrown Restaurants in Dubai
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Favorite New Homegrown Restaurants in Dubai

I am often asked for restaurant recommendations and a lot of the times, local and homegrown are key factors, apart from the good food of course. Just last year alone over a 1000 new F&B establishments opened in Dubai. Yup! In the middle of a pandemic! Pretty impressive. Here is a round-up of my favorite...

Tresind Studio x Lido 84
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Tresind Studio x Lido 84

Dubai’s critically acclaimed and much loved modern Indian restaurant, Trèsind Studio recently had a four hands chefs dinner. Chef Himanshu collaborated with Chef Riccardo Camanini of Lido 84, number 78 on the World’s Best Restaurant list, to create a special gastronomic menu. It’s no surprise that this event sold out in a matter of a...

Flan / Crème Caramel
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Flan / Crème Caramel

This rich and creamy flan/creme caramel dessert covered with a deeply flavorful caramel sauce is the dessert dreams are made of. A custard base that’s made with milk, eggs and sweetener, baked in a water bath, and chilled before devouring! Easily one of my favorites. Making this recipe takes me right back to my grandmother’s kitchen. As kids, a lot of...

Indian clam curry
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Indian clam curry

If you love seafood, then you will love this Indian style clam curry! It’s made with fresh clamsand aromatic spices in creamy coconut milk curry. It’s super delicious and very easy to make! Cleaning the clams is the only thing that does take a bit of time as you need to remove all the dirt else you’ll end up with some crunchy bits in your gravy.

Middle Eastern Lamb Kebabs
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Middle Eastern Lamb Kebabs

Middle Eastern Lamb Kebabs! It’s fragrant, it’s exotic, and it’s fantastic even for a midweek dinner because it’s something different but so easy and quick to make. It is perfect for grilling, especially during al fresco weather in Dubai. Plus you can get the whole family involved! Honestly, doesn’t take more that 30 minutes to make – start to finish.