Grilled Salmon Kebobs
These grilled salmon kebobs are the most delicious and tender bite of fish you will have. It pairs perfectly with rice and salad for a quick hearty and healthy meal.
Peach Crisp
A delicious and light peach crisp celebrating the peach season with a nutty crumble. Perfect with a side of whipped cream or ice cream!
Avocado Salad
The avocados offer a delicious creamy bite while the red onions and cucumbers are crisp. The dressing is subtle but tangy and really ties this salad all together.
Date Nut Rolls
These date rolls are just as good as they look if not better! They are naturally sweetened from the dates and have loads of nutrition as they are jam-packed with raw nuts as well. Not only are these date nut rolls healthy, but they are also vegan and gluten-free. These date rolls truly make for…
Farayek Za’atar (Oregano Flatbread)
If you were ever curious as to what recipe made me feel like I was back home; it would be this. Farayek Za’atar (Oregano Flatbread) has got to be one of my favorite things to eat when visiting my parents and even when visiting family overseas. The bread is just so soft yet crispy at…
Delicious Bulgar Salad
Bulgar is one of my favorite grains used in Palestinian cooking to enjoy especially in the summertime because it goes so well with BBQ. My mom always made bulgar as opposed to rice with our kebabs and I truly prefer it! It is so good! This bulgar salad makes for a refreshing and really simple…
Chocolate Banana Bread
We all seem to have ripe bananas lying around and banana bread has become the craze. I mean why wouldn’t it be? It is so easy to make and requires just a few pantry staples to make a delicious loaf of cake. Count me in! Now, this chocolate banana bread just takes things to a…
Potato Samosas
Lately, one of my favorite cuisines to enjoy is Indian. We have a local Indian restaurant that we order takeout from at least once a week and one of my go-to menu items is always their potato samosas. The soft well-seasoned filling with that crunchy exterior is such a delicious combination. With Ramadan around the…
Healthy Oat Crepes
Want to know one of my weaknesses when it comes to my sweet tooth? Crepes. So, you can only imagine my joy when I developed these healthy oat crepes using Hearthy Foods Oat flour. Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it and I knew I had to get the recipe out to you guys…
Snacks | Brunch | Dairy Free | Gluten Free
Strawberry Banana Smoothie bowl with Vanilla Almond Granola
I am a huge granola lover! There are endless options for this delicious crunchy treat that there is always something for anyone. You can check out my easy healthy granola recipe here too. This granola reminds me of one of my favorite cereals Honey Bunches of oats. This variation of Vanilla Almond Granola is gluten-free,…
Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Potatoes have got to be one of my favorite vegetables. I like all kinds of potatoes too; anything from red to Idaho to russet to these oven-baked sweet potato fries. Actually, there came a point where anytime my husband and I would eat out; I had to order some sort of potato dish whether fries,…
Appetizers | Brunch | Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Middle Eastern | Ramadan | Side Dishes | Vegan and Vegetarian
Patlican Soslu (Turkish Eggplant Tomato Dip)
As many of you may know, I was born and raised in northern New Jersey and moved to Chicago after I got married. One of the things I miss about NJ is this one Turkish restaurant called Toros. They have the most delicious food. One of my favorite appetizers from there is this Turkish Eggplant…