Nutrition Tip – Add Lots of Veggies
There are two topics that I find myself often discussing with my clients early on during our sessions and this is one of them! ⠀ ⠀ One of the simplest shift many of us can make when it comes to eating a more balanced diet is to just up the veggie intake a bit! The […]
[RECIPE] Halloumi Cheese Salad
Halloumi cheese is a trendy food in the US nowadays but having Arab riots we ate it a lot growing up. It is a delicious semi-soft cheese that is a tad wee bit salty and can be grilled and deep or pan fried for an awesome side, in a sandwich, or on a salad. ⠀ […]
[RECIPE] Kafta with Tahini Sauce
Kafta (commonly pronounced Kofta) is basically meatballs but generally a bit more gourmet. It is a common dish to the Asian subcontinent, the Middle East, and some of Central Asia. Everybody makes it a bit different – even in the Middle East it will differ from country to country. Palestinians will make it one of […]
[RECIPE] Easy Chili
Spring has yet to come here in Champaign, IL so we made chili the other day! This was the best chili I’ve ever made, yay! It was delicious and packed a bit of a punch too. It was also super easy and vegetarian! So yes, I am super excited to share it with you! This […]
[RECIPE] Baked Chicken Breast Bites with Baharat
Check out that alliteration. I’m super excited to collaborate with Spices for Less for this recipe. It’s an online spice shop. They offer an awesome selection of spices (honestly, probably all the spices) and ship straight to your home. They sent me a sample of their Baharat Spices and this recipe features it! Baharat is […]
[RECIPE] Tuna Salad Power Bowl
I shared my tuna salad recipe last week and this week I’m dressing it up a bit. Now you can make tuna salad and eat it straight from the bowl (it’s so good, I don’t blame you) but usually we like to dress it up. My favorite ways to dress up a tuna salad are […]
[RECIPE] Tuna Salad
Tuna salad is an awesome addition to salads, sandwiches, and crackers. It can be prepped ahead and keeps well in the fridge for a few days. My favorite tuna is solid albacore white in water. The following recipe is for one can of tuna but can easily be doubled for two cans. A can of […]
[RECIPE] Easy Rice with Mixed Veggies
As an Arab American married to a Pakistani American, rice runs deep within our families. Many dishes consist of making a source of protein and serving it over rice. I love me some rice but I also love me some vegetables. Adding vegetables to rice increases its nutrient density by providing added fiber, vitamins, and […]
[RECIPE] Easy Veggie Stir Fry with Soba Noodles
Hello all, Alright guys – this one can be as easy or as involved as you’d like. It is essentially three ingredients: (1) veggies, (2) noodles, and (3) sauce. All three of these ingredients can be purchased in a ready to use fashion or they can be prepared at home. When I am moving quickly, […]
[RECIPE] Chicken Spinach Tomato Alfredo
I love pasta with Alfredo sauce but often find it feeling/tasting too heavy. I’ve created a recipe that lets me enjoy the creaminess of Alfredo but lightens it up a bit with diced canned tomatoes and of course veggies! The entire recipe takes about 25 minutes to make if you make the sauce while the […]