Healthier Homemade Classic Stuffed Qatayef (Middle Eastern Pancakes)

Healthier Homemade Classic Stuffed Qatayef (Middle Eastern Pancakes)

Qatayef  (Atayef) are a staple Ramadan dessert. I look forward to eating them each Ramadan 😋. It is a sort of sweet dumpling or folded pancakes that is served with many filling variations. This year, I prepared a healthy vegetarian version from scratch which tasted better 

One Pan Healthy Vegan Creamy Mushroom Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)

One Pan Healthy Vegan Creamy Mushroom Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)

This is a delicious one pan main course that you won’t be able to resist. The Zoodles (zucchini noodles) smothered in a mushroom creamy sauce bursting with flavors. This dish is vegan, gluten free and dairy free. The Oat milk creates a naturally creamy rich 

Egyptian Light Creamy Baked Béchamel Pasta (Greek Pastitsio)

Egyptian Light Creamy Baked Béchamel Pasta (Greek Pastitsio)

Baked béchamel pasta the most popular dish of every occasion in Egypt. This dish is made of layers of penne pasta and juicy minced beef smothered in a creamy béchamel sauce. It is quite similar to the Greek Pastitsio, with the only difference in the 

Easy Mediterranean Heart-healthy Grilled Halloumi Bulgur Salad

Easy Mediterranean Heart-healthy Grilled Halloumi Bulgur Salad

This Mediterranean salad is packed with all the goodies. Light and fluffy bulgur is studded with perfectly grilled Halloumi, tomatoes, arugula, chickpeas, pomegranate seeds and walnuts. Then, it is drizzled with a lip-smacking pomegranate dressing which gives the salad an extra kick. The combination is 

Lighter Homemade German Käsespätzle (Cheese Spaetzle)

Lighter Homemade German Käsespätzle (Cheese Spaetzle)

Käsespätzle (cheese spaetzle) is one of my favorite German comfort foods. Each German dish comes to me with a special memory. I was always excited the day when kaesespaetzle was on the menu at the workplace‘s kantine. Lunch time in Germany always comes with the 

Authentic Healthier Spanish Heart-shaped Churros

Authentic Healthier Spanish Heart-shaped Churros

Churros or “Spanish Doughnuts” are the most delicious and yet the simplest dessert to prepare. Some years ago, I was introduced to the best churros in Madrid’s oldest Chocolatería: San Ginés, and since then I fell in love. Every bite was a little piece of 

Low Carb Tasty Eggplant Chicken Pizza Bites

Low Carb Tasty Eggplant Chicken Pizza Bites

Low carb tasty pizza bites that use eggplant slices as a base instead of pizza dough. The eggplant bites are further topped with chicken and shredded cheese to provide a complete nutritional value. It is flavor packed, and quite easy to assemble.

Yummy Light Kahk Stuffed with Walnuts (Eid Cookies) (Snowball Cookies)

Yummy Light Kahk Stuffed with Walnuts (Eid Cookies) (Snowball Cookies)

Feast is never complete for me without enjoying kahk with cappuccino right after breakfast. Those cookies melting in the mouth make the best start to the day. I prepared a lighter version with healthy ingredients and only 84Kcal/ cookie, so I don’t have to feel 

The Best Pan Seared Honey Soy Glazed Salmon Steak

The Best Pan Seared Honey Soy Glazed Salmon Steak

Salmon is one of my all-time favorite, packed with nutrients, easy to prepare and most important super delicious. These salmon steaks were cooked to perfection in a mouthwatering honey soy sauce. This recipe will just blow your mind.

Best Indian Masala Chai (Karak Chai) (Spiced tea with milk)

Best Indian Masala Chai (Karak Chai) (Spiced tea with milk)

Masala Chai, once you try, you will fall in love with it. Originating in India, the Masala Chai became the unofficial national drink in the Middle East with name “Karak Chai”. Beside its delicious taste, this hot drink provides various health benefits.