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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]

































