Fruit Cocktail with Ashta
This summer my parents went overseas to Palestine and Jordan to visit our extended family. On one occasion, my parents were downtown enjoying a fruit cocktail. This is a treat that I almost always purchased when I would go out to the city at a cafe. I know you may think cocktail and automatically figure it is some sort of a drink but no, it is just like a fruit parfait. Think of all fresh seasonal fruits layered with creamy Ashta infused with orange blossom water then topped with nutty pistachios and a drizzle of honey or syrup. My summer nights overseas consisted of these. Last night, we had friends…
Loaded Greek Fries
Is anyone else obsessed with fries? I’m that person who almost always orders fries with a meal when eating out. I know, so bad but so good. Not to worry guys, I stopped eating fried fries and now just eat either roasted potatoes or oven-baked crispy fries to satisfy that craving and feel less guilty. This recipe right here is my favorite version to eat fries. It has all the things that I love. Who can say no to garlic, feta, oregano, and lemon? They work so beautifully together. I first had Greek fries at a local cafe in NJ; one that I would frequent often with my friends. They…
Palestinian Za’atar Bread
This za’atar bread is one of my favorite things to eat especially with a cup of warm mint tea and a piece of cheese. It is literally the best breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I was so happy that we had fresh oregano in my dad’s garden when I visited NJ recently. My mom taught me how to make these along with all of you through Instagram and it is my pleasure to share with you the recipe so you can enjoy it as much as we do. Dough Ingredients 5 cups of All purpose flour 1 packet of active dry yeast 2 1/2 tbsp of milk powder 3/4 cup of…
Chocolate Almond Date Balls
I have so many dates left from Ramadan that I wanted to create some date balls which are super popular nowadays. This flavor combo however is heavenly! It almost reminds me of an almond version of Ferrera Roche but healthier! Let’s just say these are addicting and you will probably want to make 2 servings of it! Servings: approx. 16 Total Time: approx. 15 min Ingredients 14 Mejdool dates 1/3 cup creamy almond butter 3/4 cup raw almonds 1 tsp vanilla Sprinkle of salt 2 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1-2 tbsp water Instructions Submerge the dates in water for 15 minutes to soften them. In a food…
Coconut Nut Bars
Servings: 24 pieces Total time: approx. 2 hours (20 min to make the rest is freezer time) Ingredients 4 cups fine coconut (more of a coconut powder as opposed to shreds) 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup water Squeeze of lemon juice 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter 2 cups roasted assorted nuts (pistachios, pine nuts, almonds, pecans, walnuts) Instructions In a small pot, mix together the sugar, water, and fresh lemon juice. Keep on medium to high heat. Stir for a minute then allow for sugar to come to a boil and start to thicken. This takes 5-8 minutes. Make sure to not leave the sugar alone because it can…
Easy Healthy Homemade Granola
Hey friends! I was shopping the other day, and I bought some dairy-free coconut yogurt. My favorite topping on yogurt is granola! So, the next day I made some delicious granola to eat with my yogurt and I had to share the recipe with you guys. I haven’t purchased granola in a long time because most of the ones in the market are full of sugar! The ones that are “healthy” are so expensive so I started making my own. My husband loves to snack on it or eat it with almond milk. You can’t go wrong with making granola. There are so many variations! It takes less than 30 minutes too.…
Gluten & Dairy Free Coconut Cookies
Hey friends! I made these easy gluten and dairy free coconut cookies the other week for my family and they were a hit. Each and every cookie was gone in a matter of minutes. They are also free of refined sugar and less sweet than most cookies which my family and I love. These are the perfect treat to make with your kids because they are so easy to whip together and fun when drizzling the chocolate. Also, they would love it in their school lunch box and you do not have to feel any guilt about what you are feeding them because they are healthy! I hope all you coconut…
Gluten Free Herb Crackers
I like to snack. You will always find me nibbling on something especially when I am too lazy to make a meal. Often, it’s easy to grab something that isn’t necessarily healthy but easily accessible. So, it is important to keep healthier snacks in our pantry in order to stop us from reaching for those chips or cookies! These crackers are a great alternative. They are easy to make, gluten and dairy free, and keto friendly if munching on a few. Servings: 30-40 crackers Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 cups almond flour 1 1/4 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp za’atar 1 tbsp dried thyme 1…
Chocolate & Almond Butter Crisp Bars
Hey friends! I haven’t shared a quick and easy healthier alternative to a snack/dessert in a while so I am super excited to present to you these chocolate & almond butter crisp bars! They are vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, free from refined sugar, and oh so good! You will love them, I am sure. Your kids will rave about them; that I am also sure of. Use these as a treat rather than the typical candy bars sold in the supermarket. This is way better for you and them. It is so easy to make too! Try them out and let me know what you think! If you or your kiddos like…
Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
Okay, so for months now I have been obsessing over green goddess dressing. I first tried it at trader joes and I really liked using it on almost everything! Instead of purchasing it, I decided to make my own today and use it as a sauce for my pasta side dish for labor day. Yessss, this dressing is even good with pasta! I am telling you, its an item that you will always want in your fridge. You can slather it on bread, dress your salad, use it as a dip or even as a pasta just like in this case. It is super easy too and literally incorporates so…
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