I think it is unfair that peas are so underrated. Most cooks use peas to add colors to their main course. Others only prefer them as a side dish. Today’s recipe is a rebel against them! I believe these healthy, tasty, and cute green balls deserve a dish by themselves only. No need to hook […]
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Shrimp and Zucchini Pasta Recipe
Do not get intimidated by the title, this is not, by far, a fancy pasta recipe. I pulled this together on a Sunday evening, with whatever I found in my fridge (and my freezer – say hello to frozen shrimps). A little bit of an old zucchini, few cherry tomatoes, garlic, some forgotten frozen shrimps, […]
Chicken Soup with Semolina Dumplings
This is my son’s favorite soup recipe. Some days, at least. Some days, he loves the meatball soup. And some days he just is not into soups at all. Don’t get confused by the herbs in the photo, he doesn’t eat the soup like that. That’s a photo of my own plate. I like to […]
How to Make Candied Lemon Slices?
Making candied lemon slices is easy. If you have an abundance of lemons, you can prepare these tasty candies to use in various desserts. Plus, you can dip them in chocolate sauce and consume them as a delicious snack with your coffee. Either way, they are delightful! Store-bought fruit candies can be too waxy or […]
How to Make Carrot Noodles with Mandolin Slicer?
Making noodles with vegetables is getting more popular every day. Indeed, it is a great method to add more nourishing food into your diet. Even kids who dislike vegetables will say yes to colorful carrots or zucchini noodles. Even better, the flavor is exceptional. You can make vegetable noodles all effortlessly with the help of […]
How to Prepare Fried Carrot Appetizer with the Best Mandoline Slicer| Tarator Mezze
We all know that carrots are full of vitamin A, K, and beta-carotene. They are good for our eyes and bones. Plus, most dieticians consider them to be a superfood due to their high fiber content. But did you know that they are from Afghanistan and have more genes (about 32,000) than us? Moreover, you […]
How to Cook Potato Stew with Ground Beef?
We all need an easy and tasty potato stew recipe during the winter. It is a quick and filling meal on those cold nights. This is another family recipe that I pulled out of the closet. Note that you can add extra vegetables (carrots, broccoli, etc.) if you wish. Plus, feel free to switch the […]
Quick Fried Potato Patties | Matates for Kids
Potatoes are everyone’s favorite ingredient when it comes to preparing some happy food. Despite all the notorious starch information surrounding them, potatoes are full of antioxidants and a good source of healthy fiber. So, there is nothing wrong with consuming some potatoes occasionally. Note that this fluffy patties recipe is a real kid-pleaser. You can […]
Chicken Rice Easy Dinner Recipe
This is another easy to go dinner recipe, that I use whenever I am running out of time, but still want to eat something homemade and healthy-ish. The kids love the chicken (some of them, at least), and are OK with the rice and the vegetables. Me, their mother, is super happy since all I […]
Food for Your Eyes – Nourish Your Eyes
Eye health is becoming a major issue for all of us. We have more digital screens in our lives today than ever before, and this matter is affecting all ages. Kids cannot take their eyes away from their cell phones, grandmas hooked to their tablets, and the rest of us work on computer screens for […]