I use this spice mix in the Bamia recipe (Egyptian Beef and Okra Stew) and in the Molokhia (Egyptian Jute Leaf Soup with Chicken) Ingredients: 2 tbsp cumin 2 tbsp coriander 2 tbsp sumac 1 tbsp pepper 1 tbsp sea salt 1 tbsp smoked Paprika 1 tbsp regular Paprika 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tbsp allspice […]
Tilapia and chickpeas in homemade tomato sauce
This recipe came about when I wanted to use my leftover homemade tomato sauce. (Link for the recipe below) I had 3 cups left in the fridge. It was my mom’s birthday, and she loves fish. I decided to put those 2 together. This dish is so simple, and doesn’t take any time at all. […]
Lentil Tacos
Here’s a fun and healthy twist on Mexican Tacos. It has all the same toppings, but instead of meat, I use lentils. This is good if your vegetarian, or if you just need a meatless dish. Here’s what I did! Ingredients: Directions: 1 onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp […]
Homemade Greek Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients: 1/4 Cup dried oregano 2 Tbsp dried thyme leaves 1 Tbsp dried basil leaves 1 Tbsp onion powder 1 Tbsp garlic powder 2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 Tbsp lemon pepper Mix ingredients in a jar and shake.
Homemade Taco Seasoning
1/4 cup of Chili powder (not the spicy kind) 2 Tbsp onion powder 1 Tbsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp cumin 2 Tbsp oregano 1 Tbsp each of smoked paprika and regular paprika 2 tsp sea salt 2 tsp pepper Mix spices in a jar. Shake well.
Baked Vegetable Crostini Recipe
Lots of veggies, baked with 2 different cheeses, and bread to soak it all up! This is a great party appetizer! Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 8 oz sliced mushrooms 1 onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves 3/4 tsp salt, divided 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp homemade […]
Pho Style Beef Stew Recipe
Two of the most comforting dishes to me are Pho, a vietnamese beef or chicken rice noodle soup and just plain old beef stew with potatoes and carrots. So I saw a recipe called vietnamese beef stew and became inspired combine these two comfort dishes together. So you have the beef stew with potatoes and carrots, […]
Pac Man Party!
Remember the 1980’s? Pac man video games? My son turned 6, and he wanted a pac man theme for his birthday party….I mean the old pac man video game screen, with the colored ghosts and pellets and all! We had a bunch of old video games that we bought about 12 years ago. An old […]
Simple Roasted Asparagus
Simple Roasted Asparagus I love asparagus, and I love how simple it is to prepare. Just roast them on a baking sheet, and 7-10 minutes later, it’s a perfect veggie side dish to go with just about any meat, poultry or fish. Ingredients: 1 Bunch Asparagus, washed and trimmed Olive Oil Salt and pepper Directions: […]
Jamaican Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry
I love Jamaican Chicken Curry! So I thought, why not do a version without the chicken, since I always forget to etiher take out the chicken from the freezer to defrost, or I don’t have time to pick it up. I love butternut squash because it’s so hearty, and it’s also so healthy. That, along with […]