<span class=”mce_SELRES_start” style=”width: 0px; line-height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: inline-block;” data-mce-type=”bookmark”></span> Ingredients: For the wings: 2-2 1/2 lb chicken wings 1 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp baking powder For the Sauce: 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp sriracha […]
Blueberry Muffins
Updated Version: I now started using this recipe from- https://bromabakery.com/the-best-blueberry-muffins-ever/ Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 6 tbsp sour cream 6 tbsp milk or buttermilk 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen Streusel topping recipe from- https://www.thepancakeprincess.com/easy-streusel-pumpkin-bread/#recipe […]
Red Rice
<span class=”mce_SELRES_start” style=”width: 0px; line-height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: inline-block;” data-mce-type=”bookmark”></span> Ingredients: -2 tbsp of unsalted butter -I onion diced -2 garlic cloves minced -1 bay leaf -1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes or one chili, diced -2 teaspoons of sea salt -1 teaspoon of cumin (optional) – 2 cups of Jasmine rice – 4 cups […]
Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
Soups are one of my favorite things to have. Butternut squash soup has so many different variations. Here is one of them! Ingredients: 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil 1 Medium Butternut Squash 3 Pears 6 garlic cloves 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 Tbsp coconut manna or unsalted butter 1 onion 1 bay […]
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp grape seed oil 1 small onion, diced 4 cups cauliflower rice 3/4 cup shredded carrot 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp minced ginger 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp chili flakes 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp Tamari (dark soy sauce) 1/2 tsp sesame oil 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 tsp sea salt(if needed) Directions: […]
Jambalaya
Ingredients: For the Chicken: 2 1/2 lb skinless, bone-in chicken thighs 1 tbsp homemade Cajun-creole seasoning (recipe follows) 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2lb-1lb hot Italian sausage (or whatever sausage you prefer, like andouille, which is more traditional in this dish) 2 tbsp grapeseed oil 1 large onion, diced 1/4 tsp sugar 2 […]
Homemade Cajun-Creole Seasoning
Another diy seasoning that’s so simple! I used this one for my Jambalaya dish-link here-http://www.iftheovenmittfits.com/2018/07/22/jambalaya/ and in my Cajun chicken sheet pan dinner, recipe here-https://www.iftheovenmittfits.com/2019/03/23/cajun-chicken-and-veggie-sheet-pan-dinner/. We even put this on popcorn. My kids love it! 3 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp smoked paprika 2 tbsp dried thyme 2 tbsp oregano 2 tbsp garlic powder 2 […]
Koshari (Egyptian Rice and Lentils)
This dish is one of my go to meatless dishes that I grew up with. We also usually had it for Easter on Good Friday. Rice mixed with green lentils, served with caramalized onions (the best part), and topped off with a spicy tangy tomato sauce! Traditionally, the onions are deep fried until crispy. But I […]
Molokhia (Egyptian Jute Leaf Soup with Chicken)
Ingredients: Homemade broth 1 whole chicken, halved 1 large onion, quartered 2 celery stalks, halved 1 small carrot, halved 2 smashed garlic cloves 2 bay leaves 3 cardamom pods 3 allspice berries 1 small or half of a cinnamon stick (optional) 1-2 tbsp organic roasted chicken stock paste (optional, but gives tons of flavour. If […]
Navy Bean Dip
Ingredients: 1 large garlic clove (or 2 small) 2 green finger chilies 1 can (2 cups) navy beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup of flavoured TAHINA sauce (recipe follows below) 2-4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp onion powder Directions: In a […]