“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...
Author: Nadia Michael
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
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
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
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.
Raspberry with Almond Clafoutis
Clafoutis is a great French dessert that’s perfect for using up fruit in your refrigerator. It looks elegant and is so simple to make. Use whatever fruit you have on hand, in this case, I used raspberries, whip up a quick batter and bake! It’s guaranteed to impress family and guests!