Tag: "recipe"
Recipe: ‘Good Morning Pumpkin’ Muffins
I love a good muffin. Life as a busy mama to three kiddos doesn’t always allow time to sit down for a leisurely breakfast. Muffins are a great way to grab breakfast on the go. With a cup of coffee, milk, or juice, it gives me just enough energy to get through my hectic mornings [...]
Recipe: Foolproof Baked Brown Rice
I’m always trying to improve the way my family eats. I strive to serve meals using as many healthy ingredients as I can fit into a recipe. I’ve attempted making brown rice in the past, but I have always had unappetizing results. It would either be too mushy or crunchy–sometimes even a mixture of both. [...]
Recipe: Power Biscotti
Having three little girls ages five to newborn is very tiring. My calories and time have to count. To get a bit of a recharge I bake a batch of biscotti. It’s not as labor intensive as one may think. I remember being quite intimidated by biscotti recipes in the past, but after making it [...]
Tiny Buttery Crumb Cookies: The Finished Product
Asalaamu Alaykum! As you may recall, a few days ago, we posted a recipe with an accompanying video for Making Tiny Buttery Crumb Cookies with Your Kids. Many of you seemed intrigued with this recipe. So, based on all the comments stating your interest, we decided to share pictures of the finished product with you. [...]
Making Tiny Buttery Crumb Cookies with Your Kids
Making Tiny Buttery Crumb Cookies is so easy & fun. It obviously takes minutes if I have a nice measuring-tablespoon to scoop up the crumbs as a cookie cutter and plop them onto the tray…it’s so much fun that my girls fight for the chore! But, the shaped spoons are not readily available here in Gaza. [...]
Eid Dessert Recipe: Wishing your Eid is filled with sweet memories
Eid-ul-fitr, one of the two major Muslim festivals, marks the completion of fasting from dawn to dusk during the month of Ramadan. It is a time to rejoice and celebrate by wearing brand new clothes, attending the Eid prayer and wishing each other “Eid Mubarak” or “Have a blessed Eid.” Eid is a sweet time [...]
Otria Greek Yougurt Veggie Dips – 5 $2 coupons & Recipe Book for free
Okay, I have 5 $2 coupons & Recipe books to give away asap as well. They expire June 30th, so the first 5 who comment below with full name and mailing address will get these sent to you. 1 coupon & recipe book per household. Interestingly, the one and only who doesn’t eat any kind [...]
“Going to QVC” Olive Oil Desserts Cookbook & California Olive Ranch EVOO Giveaway
Mickey is going to QVC again, and in such late notice, she asked a few of us to help her out with a multi-blog giveaway. Now, you’d think my raving review was what made me jump at helping out…no, it was her closing line “…OLIVE U! Are you in?” I laughed so hard as Mickey’s [...]
Olive Oil Desserts Cookbook Review and Giveaway
We are huge EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) family, so when I was given the opportunity to review an Olive Oil Desserts cookbook–I literally jumped at the opportunity! Now, while I adore cooking and was named “Chef” and favored cook on both sides of our family, I give all praise to Allah, since my art [...]
Barley Benefits and Recipes
Eating Healthy with Barley Since Barley is rich in fiber, it’s a great staple to add to your kitchen for your family’s Regularity, Lower Cholesterol, & Intestinal Protection…among other health benefits. There are numerous varieties of barley, and the one readily available in 2 local grocery stores was Pearl Barley. But, just like all grains, [...]
Homemade Soft Taco Dinner
When I asked my girls, what do you want with ground beef tonight for dinner one chimed, “we haven’t had tacos in a while”…hmmm, “Not since I made our own tortillas, right!?…(eyes waiting for my next phrase)…okay, I’ll make the dough”. Now, tacos has always been a family-fun dinner night because its fast, healthy and [...]
Homemade ‘Awamee Recipe – Deep-Fried Sweet Balls, or Boobahs – Slightly Changed
‘Awamee – Deep-Fried Sweet Balls Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups flour 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast 1.5 cups warm water 1 quantity sugar-water syrup (qater): 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, and (optional) 2 tablespoons rose water or orange blossom. ~ 2 cups cooking [...]
