Your guide to a healthy lifestyle
I am a bit late, but couldn’t resist joining the viral Barbie trend. Since I am a big fan of cottage cheese, it is my main food ingredient nowadays. I made my twist of preparing the pasta sauce using cottage cheese and incorporating the protein …
These Middle Eastern stuffed veggies are the ultimate comfort food. Just using simple ingredients, you can prepare a hearty one-pot meal that is quite delicious. As a healthy alternative, I used quinoa instead of rice in preparation. The combination of veggies, quinoa, olives, tomatoes and …
Most store-bought granola cereals are loaded with sugar and saturated fats. This is an amazingly easy and quick method to prepare healthy homemade granola. It is is refined sugar-free, gluten-free and oil-free. In addition, It can be simply prepared vegan by replacing the honey with …
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 …
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 …
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 …
El Mouled el Nabawy (Birth of Prophet Mohamed) is celebrated today by all Muslims. Everywhere in the world, it is celebrated with different treats. The Egyptian way of celebrating is with enjoying different types of traditional Halawet El Mouled. They are just irresistible, you can …
Basbousa (Namoura) is from the most beloved desserts in the Middle East. It has different names and minor variations in each country, but it is always delicious. Basbousa is quite easy to prepare and only requires a few ingredients. I prepared an incredible healthy version …
