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 […]
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 […]
Here is another quick, kid-friendly recipe you can prepare on the run. Today, I am Introducing a flavorsome, easy, strawberry crepe-like pancake. Its name might be a bit weird, but the taste is heavenly! The good news is that the recipe is pretty simple too. All you need is fresh strawberries, wheat flour, sugar, milk, […]
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 […]
If cakes and whipped cream are your thing, then you will love this recipe. It is the easiest and the most delicious recipe I know for one of my favorite cakes, which is the Savarin cake. I like to bake small, or what my kids used to call them “mini cakes” Savarins, as they are […]
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 […]
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 […]
I love Japanese one-bowl dishes. Quick, tasty, and full of healthy food! Ochazuke is made with a great assortment of flavorsome ingredients. The combination of baked salmon, matcha (green tea), nori, soy sauce, and steamed rice make a perfect quick meal for me. If you have some leftover rice and frozen salmon in the fridge, […]
Planted in spring and harvested in late summer, lentils are one of my all-time favorite legumes. Aside from their magnificent flavor, they can substitute for meat flawlessly. This advantage is making them one of the most sought-after ingredients for vegan dishes. However, the lentil kofte (meatless lentil patties) has been enjoyed for centuries in Turkey […]
Enjoy a delicious cake that is full of almost everything in your kitchen cabinet. Literally, we came up with this recipe as a joke. However, it developed into a yummy and nutritious formula over the years. The basic idea was to put all the ingredients that we can use with a cake batter in the […]