Enjoy this classic and popular Lebanese recipe with a mix of delicious spices that will warm your heart up. When it comes to my husband it’s all about stews. It is originally made with meat but you can easily make it a healthy vegetarian dish. Ingredients 1 Bag 32 ounces frozen peas and carrots 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Small onion, finely diced 1 Garlic clove, minced ½ Pound ground beef or pieces 2 Cups vegetarian stock 2 Tablespoon organic tomato paste Spices ½ Teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ Teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ Teaspoon ground thyme ½ Teaspoon ground allspice 1…
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Continue ReadingAnita’s Kale Chicken-Avocado Salad A leafy green salad, great for your everyday diet. Jump into a new start. Delicious and healthy. Ingredients 1 Bunch curly kale (sliced into small ribbons) 2 Cups chicken, roasted 1 Avocado, medium diced ½ Fresh lemon juice ½ Fresh orange juice 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 Teaspoon honey mustard ¼ Teaspoon salt ¼ Teaspoon pepper ½ Cup roasted walnuts (see recipe below) Preparation for roasting walnuts 1. Set oven at 375° Fahrenheit and lay 2 cups of walnuts on a baking sheet pan. 2. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of coconut cooking oil. Add 1…
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Continue ReadingVegetarian Eggplant with Chick Peas (Lebanese Moussaka) Made of roasted eggplants (not fried) with garbanzo beans or chick peas cooked in a very delicious and rich tomato sauce. A vegetarian but very tasty dish. Enjoy! Ingredients 4 Large eggplants (not peeled completely)cut in rounds 1 12 ounce can chickpeas 1 12 ounce can organic diced tomatoes 1 Extra large onion, cut into long slices 2 Tablespoon tomato paste, dissolved in a cup with water 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 Teaspoon cinnamon 1 Teaspoon salt 1 Teaspoon pepper 1 Tablespoon dried cut mint Preparation 1. Lay eggplants into a glass…
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Continue ReadingAnita’s Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sage Good source of vitamins B6 and C. They are sweet to your pallate. Sweet potatoes help keep your skin youthful looking and “Sweet”! Enjoy as a side dish or as an appetizer. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoon extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 5 medium sized peeled sweet potatoes 10 whole Sage leaves 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper Preparation: 1. Cut sweet potatoes into rounds. 2. Combine olive oil, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Brush both sides of the sweet potatoes with the mixture. Places whole sage leaves over top. 3. Place into…
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Continue ReadingPortobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Shrimp A devine dish made for beef lovers, without the guilt. The portobello mushrooms melt in your mouth just like the best cut of filet mignon. Great as a starter or for a nice and light lunch. Ingredients: 5 Large portobello mushrooms 8-10 Ounce cooked shrimp 1/2 Cup chopped shallots 1/4 Cup olive oil 1/3 Cup red wine 2 Cloves garlic, chopped 1/3 Cup Fresh Rosemary, chopped 1/4 Cup fresh basil, chopped 1/4 Teaspoon Herb De Provence 1 Pinch crushed red pepper 1 squeeze of lemon juice Salt and pepper Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2.…
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Continue ReadingMy Daughter’s Favorite Yogurt Pasta Salad. Ingredients 1 12-Ounce box whole wheat Campanelli or Bellflowers 1 Cup sliced Kalamata olives 2-3 Persian cucumbers, diced 1 Cup Lebanese plain yogurt 3 Tablespoon mayonnaise 1/4 Cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 Cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 Teaspoon sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation: 1. Boil pasta in salty water till Al Dente for about (10-12 minutes). 2. Whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and black pepper. Drizzle olive oil slowly until well combined. 3. Add cucumbers, olives and well drain pasta to sauce and toss all ingredients till well incorporated. 4.…
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Continue ReadingLemon Olive Oil Roasted Cod Fish This healthy and delicious dish will melt in your mouth. Flaky, juicy, and tender fish with blistered cherry tomatoes sauce. Could also be made with tilapia, halibut or catfish. Great served over mashed potatoes and spinach salad. Enjoy! Fish Spices Ingredients: 2 lb. Cod fillets (5-6 servings) 2 Tablespoon extra Virgin Olive Oil Juice of 1 lemon 1/3 teaspoon paprika 1/3 teaspoon turmeric 1 dash crushed red pepper Salt & pepper to taste Ingredients for Sauce 2 cups mixed color cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon capers 2 minced garlic cloves 1/4 cup of white wine…
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Continue ReadingIngredients for Mashed Potato 4-5 Large potatoes peeled, diced 2 Tablespoon butter 1/2 Cup nonfat milk 1 teaspoon salt + 1 Tablespoon for boiling water Meat Filling Ingredients 1 Pound ground lean beef (16 oz.) 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 Onion, small diced 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon dried basil ¼ Cup pine nuts (optional) Salt and pepper TT (to taste) Note: For Topping: No bread crumbs topping. It’s healthier, but it could be used. Mashed Potato Preparation 1. Peel potatoes and cut in large even peaces. 2. Bring about 1 liter of cold water to…