Life Style /Food

An ode to bucatini, the pasta that’s as fun to eat as it is to say 24 Jul 2024 - 08:10 pm

I love bucatini. It’s so fun to say. Let’s give it a go: boo-kuh-tee-nee. (It helps if you use your most exaggerated Italian...

Food safety tips for chicken: Don’t wash it, clean your hands and more 22 Jul 2024 - 08:47 pm

When we talk about safely preparing food at home, we often stress the importance of washing and cleaning as we go. With raw...

When to salt meat, eggs, vegetables and other foods in cooking 20 Jul 2024 - 09:36 am

For an ingredient with such a small footprint, there is a whole lot of ground to cover when it comes to salt. How...

Discover Pret A Manger, now open at City Center Mall and Burj Al Mana 18 Jul 2024 - 11:22 am

Pret A Manger, known as "Pret," is a renowned international food and coffee chain from the UK, dedicated to serving freshly made food...

Experience Al Abdalla in Qatar 18 Jul 2024 - 10:58 am

Al Abdalla Chicken, the renowned quick-service chicken chain known for its delicious charcoal chicken sandwiches, fries, and salads, has recently opened its first...

Barley gets a summer look in this vegetable-loaded black bean salad 16 Jul 2024 - 03:26 pm

This recipe is an invitation to see barley in a new light - the bright light of summer. The grain is so commonly...

Make grilled chicken with a vinaigrette marinade your new summer go-to 13 Jul 2024 - 09:42 am

I always look for recipes I can use a few different ways with just one batch. My latest such strategy involves making vinaigrette,...

Poached salmon with zucchini tzatziki is an easy but impressive dish 06 Jul 2024 - 09:58 am

Poached salmon will always hold a spark of romance for me because it was the first dinner I ever made for my husband,...

Et tu, crouton? Caesar salad, invented in Mexico by Italian immigrants, turns 100 03 Jul 2024 - 03:16 pm

Caesar salad has something to celebrate: It’s turning 100. Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini is said to have invented the dish on July 4,...

Don’t peel your tomatoes, plus more tips for getting the best flavor 02 Jul 2024 - 08:17 pm

There was a time when I would scoop out the seeds and gel from the inside of a tomato, because I didn’t like...

Boldly spiced merguez patties will raise your grilling game 29 Jun 2024 - 03:21 pm

Ground meat typically finds its way onto the grill in the summer, shaped into patties, tucked into buns, and layered with toppings at...

This bean and bread salad is a 15-minute meal, no chopping required 22 Jun 2024 - 12:18 pm

Deciding what to make for dinner is as much about the time and energy one can muster as it is about the ingredients...

Chikiez offers value-packed meals and incredible offers for Eid Al Adha 17 Jun 2024 - 09:36 am

Doha: Chikiez, offers freshly prepared, 100% local Qatari chicken. The menu features a variety of popular items including crispy fried chicken meals, friends...

Here is a recipe to a saucy, spicy Indian classic to riff on at home – Pav Bhaji 15 Jun 2024 - 01:36 pm

Khushbu Shah’s first cookbook ‘Amrikan’ is a paean to the cooking of the Indian diaspora that defined her upbringing in Michigan. "I grew...

Nando’s Qatar participates Africa Day celebrations in Doha 14 Jun 2024 - 10:55 am

Doha, Qatar: Nando’s Qatar accepted the invitation from the Embassy of South Africa to participate in a significant Africa Day celebration in Doha...

Fairmont Doha introduces Taco Tuesdays and Latino Nights 14 Jun 2024 - 10:51 am

Doha, Qatar: Fairmont Doha has announced the introduction of Taco Tuesdays and Latino Nights, tantalising weekly celebrations of Mexican culinary artistry, paired with...

Unforgettable Eid Al Adha celebration at Raffles Doha 10 Jun 2024 - 09:45 am

Doha, Qatar: Raffles Doha, an iconic architectural masterpiece on Lusail waterfront, invites guests to create unforgettable moments this Eid Al Adha. The ultra-luxury...