Your guide to a healthy lifestyle
With the start of the cherry season, nothing beats enjoying a piece of clafoutis prepared with fresh cherries. Clafoutis <klaa-foo-tee> is a French custard like dessert, that is irresistable. I prepared a healthier version with few simple swaps. Clafoutis can be served warm at room …
This healthy garlicky sauce (Toum) is fantastic in serving as a condiment with meats or as a dip for parties and snacks. It is super quick and easy to prepare. All you need to prepare this delicious sauce is 3 main ingredients and a food …
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 …
Petit fours/ Butter cookies are another popular feast staple in Egypt. They are melt in the mouth buttery kind of cookies. They are fun to make, with endless types of variations in shapes and toppings. You won’t be able to resist eating them. I made …
Mediterranean cheese stuffed puff pastry/ borek/ cheese turnovers is a delight. This is the easiest, quickest and most delicious side dish/ appetizer you can prepare. All you need is only 5 ingredients and one of them is optional. Each bite is a piece of heaven. …
Italian Easter bread (Pane di Pasqua) is the perfect start to Easter. It symbolizes the rebirth of the spring season and Christ’s resurrection. This enriched bread is braided into a beautiful wreath, that is further adorned with colored eggs. In addition to being aesthetically appealing, …
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 …
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 …
Hot Cross buns are an Easter staple, and no wonder why. These spiced sweet buns studded with raisins are quite delicious. They are so good on their own or served with butter and honey. I prepared them in a healthier version, and they still tasted …
These orange flavored biscuits are prepared entirely from healthy ingredients. They are crisp, buttery and with only 70Kcal/ biscuit. I used an embossed rolling pin as a slight twist to create those beautifully decorated Egyptian hieroglyphic biscuits. And as a plus, your house will be …
