As April has been officially recognized as Arab American Heritage Month, Arab Americans are flooding social media with their favorite family recipes, from overfilled shawarma wraps and crispy falafel, to artistic hummus plates and buttery baklava. I was excited to be featured on NBC’s “California Live” this week to share one of my own favorite…… Continue reading Sharing My Viral Fattoush Recipe with NBC!
Category: nutrition
The Mysterious Simnel Cake…
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you would know that I love food stories, because I find that the most iconic dishes tend to have an interesting legend or history behind them. Today’s intriguing recipe is no exception. In looking for Easter dessert ideas, I stumbled upon the Simnel Cake, and my…… Continue reading The Mysterious Simnel Cake…
Ka’ak Asfar: The Original Easter Bread of the Holy Land
The special recipe I am going to share with you today is a big reason why I started this blog in the first place–to share and preserve ancient Arab traditions before they become a lost art. When Palestinians, Lebanese, Jordanians, and Syrians celebrate Easter, no bunnies or chocolate creme eggs enter into the equation. Instead,…… Continue reading Ka’ak Asfar: The Original Easter Bread of the Holy Land
Shakshuka Breakfast Pie (Budget Friendly!)
Whether hard boiled, soft boiled, scrambled or over easy, eggs make a filling fast and simple breakfast on the go. However, plain cooked eggs pale in comparison to Shakshuka, where the eggs are cooked in a confit of rich and sweet tomatoes. This dish originated in the North African country of Morocco, however it is…… Continue reading Shakshuka Breakfast Pie (Budget Friendly!)
I Got My Gut Health Tested-the Results Shocked Me!
Hello Friends, Hope you are all doing well amidst the chaos that surrounds us. When I feel like everything is spiraling out of control, the one thing I try to maintain is my health. I feel I can handle anything if my health is in top tip shape. If you have been following my work…… Continue reading I Got My Gut Health Tested-the Results Shocked Me!
Egyptian Tea Party- From a Box!
Hello Dear Friends! Today I have a new video to show you, that was recorded last weekend, when we wanted to turn a cold mundane Sunday into an uplifting one: My friend Nadia started a new small business venture back east called Dukkan Foods, at http://www.dukkanfoods.com It is an online store that is supposed to…… Continue reading Egyptian Tea Party- From a Box!
Stretch Your Meat Budget! MidEast Meatloaf
Have you seen the obscene prices in the grocery stores lately? If you are the primary grocery shopper in your household, it’s impossible to ignore the rampant inflation. At the end of 2021, US households were spending more than 12% of their disposable income on food purchases, up from 10.8% the year before. This marked…… Continue reading Stretch Your Meat Budget! MidEast Meatloaf
My Secret Indulgence- Revealed!
As someone that takes fitness and nutrition very seriously (with some occasional decadent treats along the way) I love delicious new food discoveries than fit into my eating plan. If you have followed this blog long enough, you know that I favor the Mediterranean diet, a diet rich in fruits, veggies, with moderate meats and…… Continue reading My Secret Indulgence- Revealed!
Revamping Fast Food Favorites: With Cauliflower Rice!
Hello friends hope you are all doing well! It has been great seeing some hopeful news of nations opening up globally, hope this is the beginning of the end and that we can all go back to normal very soon! In the meantime, I try to optimize my fitness and nutrition. I was even considering…… Continue reading Revamping Fast Food Favorites: With Cauliflower Rice!
Sesame Crusted Halloumi Cheese-Take Your Cheeseboard to the Next Level!
My sister (the one that NEVER likes to be photographed let alone videotaped) LOVES cheese boards. She will spend hours planning and organizing the perfect charcuterie, blend of cheeses, dried and fresh fruits, roasted nuts, with some chocolates wedged in between for good measure. But for many, the cheese is the real star while all…… Continue reading Sesame Crusted Halloumi Cheese-Take Your Cheeseboard to the Next Level!