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Algerian lemon cherbet: the fresh drink that smells like summer in Algeria
The Algerian lemon cherbet is a sweet, tangy and ultra-refreshing drink, prepared with fresh lemons, a light syrup, a touch of orange blossom water and a little touch of milk. To make an Algerian lemon cherbet, mix the zest of a lemon with sugar, add water and heat until you get a light syrup. Let…
Algerian lemon mazagran: the ultra-fresh iced coffee that wakes up summer
Algerian lemon mazagran is a cold drink made with strong coffee, lemon juice, sugar, very cold water and ice cubes. To prepare it, we sweeten the hot coffee, let it cool, then mix it with squeezed lemon and cold water before serving everything well iced with lemon slices. It’s a thirst-quenching Algerian summer recipe, halfway…
Light spanakopita recipe with spinach herbs and feta: oven and air fryer version
Light spanakopita is a crispy Greek pie with spinach, feta, eggs, and fresh herbs, made with phyllo dough. To lighten it, brush the dough with a mixture of olive oil and water rather than with a lot of butter. It is cooked for 35 to 45 minutes in the oven at 180°C, or about 20…
Cold Matcha Noodles: Chasoba, Pickled Cucumber Soft-Boiled Egg
Cold matcha noodles, also known as chasoba, are Japanese green tea noodles served cold with a creamy sauce of sesame, soy, rice vinegar and gochujang. In this recipe, they’re topped with pickled cucumber, a soft-boiled egg, nori, and sesame seeds. It’s a fresh, quick and nourishing dish, perfect for spring or summer. Cold matcha noodles…
Senegalese bissap juice: the ice-cold hibiscus infusion
Bissap juice is a Senegalese drink made with dried hibiscus flowers, also known as red bissap or Guinea sorrel. They are infused in hot water with mint, then filtered before adding sugar, orange blossom or vanilla. Bissap is served very chilled. Bissap juice is an iced Senegalese drink made from dried hibiscus flowers, also known…