Your guide to a healthy lifestyle
Glad Midsommar! When I was in Sweden, the midsummer festival was the feast I was always looking for, especially that it comes after a long dark winter. Swedes celebrate the midsummer wearing flower crowns and dancing around the maypole. They also enjoy several dishes for …
Eggplant fatteh is a classic delicious Middle Eastern dish. I prepared a version that is healthy, vegan and still absolutely delicious.I prepared it by layering crunchy pita bread, eggplant chunks, chickpeas, which I finally garnished with tahini sauce, roasted almonds, pomegranate molasses and sumac. It …
Beef Stroganoff is originally a Russian dish of tender small pieces of beef, that are sautéed in a creamy mushroom sauce. It is typically served with egg noodles, & in my opinion they are a perfect match. That is a healthier/ lighter version of the …
Kunafa/ Knafeh/ Kataifi is a traditional middle eastern dessert, which is one of all my-time favourites. Kunafa dough is widely available in Ramadan throughout most of the Arab world, so it is the perfect time for being creative with amazing kunafa innovations. Since I am …
With St. Patty’s day just around the corner. Shepherd’s/ or Cottage pie is absolutely your best choice. The rich & creamy mashed potatoes merge beautifully with the saucy ground beef mixture. Being rich and super tasty, this dish is definitely a crowd-pleaser. The only difference …
These custard yogurt toasts have gone viral for a while. If you try them, you will find out how they are well worth the hype they are getting. As a twist, I prepared them as a toast cup. The whole idea was that I wanted …
Hummus Al Sham is one of the most popular Egyptian winter drinks. It is warm, filling & rich in flavor. I prepared it by boiling Chickpeas in a soup that it is made of tomatoes, onions and garlic. Finally, It is served along with spices …
These homemade digestive biscuits are a delicious combination of wheat and oats flour smothered in dark chocolate. Moreover, they are vegan and made entirely of healthy ingredients. On top of that, they are absolutely delicious, they have the perfect crisp texture that none can resists. …
Guacamole, this wholesome Mexican dip is one of my all-time favorites. Super easy & quick to prepare yet full of flavor. I paired it with homemade tortilla chips for an ultimate chip n’ dip platter. You can make Guacamole smooth or chunky depending on your …
Marmorkuchen (German marble cake) has been one of my favorite cakes while I was in Germany. This marble cake consists of delicious soft swirls of vanilla and chocolate cake. These are further covered with a crunchy roasted almond chocolate topping. Sounds yummy, doesn’t it? 😋 …
