Eggplant Parmesan

My husband's tooth has been bothering him for awhile now. While he was at the dentist, I tried to think of what would be a soft, yet tasty dinner...EGGPLANT!3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced2 eggs, beaten4 cups almond meal, seasoned with Italian spices6 cups no-sugar spaghetti sauce, divided1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, cut into slices1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided1/2 tsp dried...

Fruity Tiramisu

Among the top fantasy desserts,words can't describe this Italian delicacy.Spongy biscuits soaked in coffee,layered between delicate,light and fluffy creamy goodness and sprinkle of cocoa,tiramisu is heaven in every bite.Thanks to the lovely hostesses(Aparna and Deeba) of the month, who made the excellent choice.I was overwhelmed to make(bake) it from scratch,after all that is the challenge of being...

Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

NO one wishes harm on their children, but if you feed them trans-fats, you are unknowingly setting them up for severe health issues. This is because trans-fats in foods are like BIG SUV's trying to park into a "compact" parking spaces of our cells that are reserved for healthy Omega 3 fats (DHA). When this happens, our neurotransmitters responsible for focus, mood, and memory have a hard time finding...

A truly natural sweetener

VeggieSweet is truly 'The Healthy Choice' to sweeten anything. Its 100% natural vegetable extract is 500 times sweeter than sugar. Some people like the taste better than Stevia. It's also safe for those with Diabetes, Yeast Overgrowth, and Hyperactivity Disorders.Clean, sweet flavorNo bitter aftertasteNaturally sweet vegetable extractZero Glycemic IndexZero CaloriesZero Carbs100% VeganNon-GMONo AlcoholNo...

Peanut Blossoms

1 3/4 cups peanut flour1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt1 tsp baking soda1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup erythritol or xylitol1/2 tsp stevia glycerite1/2 cup peanut butter1 egg, beaten1 tsp vanilla extract2 TBS almond milk40 sugar free peanut butter cupsPreheat oven to 325 degrees F. Sift together the peanut flour, salt and baking soda; set aside. Cream the butter, Truvia, and peanut butter until fluffy. Beat...

A Saudi meal - Matazeez(Pasta), Date Dessert and Arabic Coffee

February was Saudi Arabian Cuisine for the Walima Cooking club.The sumptuous Saudi recipes were introduced to us ,by host of the month,Noor of Middle Eastern Cook.Snippet - Saudi Arabia History and Cuisine The birthplace of Prophet Muhammad,Arabia had stability and unity after the advent of Islam.The boom in economy opened the trade routes ,the spices imported enriched the aroma of the traditional...

Archives : February 2010

February 27Daring Bakers...Fruity TiramisuFebruary 24A Saudi Meal- Matazeez(pasta),Date Dessert and Arabic CoffeeFebruary 22Mustard Greens Mozzarella MunchiesFebruary 19Coffee Cocoa Buckwheat Kasha(porridge) with Dried FigsFebruary 15Beet Oat SquaresFebruary 10Stuffed Turnip GreensFebruary 8Lady's Fingers(Okra) FriesFebruary 4Winter Olympics Special - Cranberry Chicken Satay and Falafel LolliesFebruary 2 Coconut Peach Cranberry Freeze...

Pizza Bites

Here is a great breakfast or after school snack for kids! It is WAY healthier than popping Totino's Pizza Rolls into the oven...YIKES! Check out what is actually in those chemically made pieces of "food"...Ingredients = Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste)Cooked Pizza Topping (Sausage made with Pork and...

Mustard Greens Mozzarella Munchies

When my favorite greens are not in-season I buy them frozen,that are convenient and nutritious at the same time.Contributing generously to the daily need of fiber (5grams in each cup i.e 4 ounce of the green used) and packed with others nutrients of the mildly bitter mustard greens,these cheesy green munchies are quick to assemble and appeasing to the hunger pangs. Recipe : Mustard Greens Mozzarella...

Coffee Cocoa Buckwheat Kasha(Porridge) with Dried Figs

The Porridge of Eastern Europe,Kasha, is prepared with different kinds of whole grains,one of the most common is made with buckwheat.For an appealing and effortless morning breakfast porridge ,combine the roasted buckwheat granules with two of favorite breakfast flavors,cocoa and coffee ,and finally top with dried fruit and nuts. Buckwheat Health and Nutrition Buckwheat is a cholesterol free, almost...

Beet Oat Squares

Do these taste as good as it looks? answer is Yes,only if you relish the earthy taste of beets.My craze for beets lead to this delish squares,that I love to stock up on, to satiate the snacking appetite.For this recipe I recommend roasting instead of boiling to cook the beets ,as it retains the intense color and flavor of beets.Recipe : Beet Oat SquaresIngredients1 1/2 cup whole rolled oats2 small...

Stuffed Turnip Greens

I had no clue about the taste of Turnip greens when Mr.Health nut first bought them.I read these can be bitter.Meedo's Stuffed Grape leaves(ever so popular Middle Eastern appetizer) was in my mind for so long,the turnip greens turned out to be a good substitute for the grape leaves.These bundles of healthy greens were pleasantly bitter.Makes a perfect start of a meal and so good for snacking.The flavors...

Baby "Corn" Bread

This is a great addition to your favorite chili recipe. There is no need to use expensive "blanched" almond flour in this recipe. Ground almond meal works great because you want more of a 'texture' to this bread anyway."HEALTHIFIED" CORNBREAD1 coconut flour (or 2 cups almond meal)1/4 cup Truvia (or 1 tsp stevia glycerite)1 tsp Celtic sea salt3 1/2 tsp baking powder5 eggs (2 eggs if using almond meal)1/2...

Ladies Fingers(Okra) fries

I like the name ladies fingers better than okra.It rightly describes the delicate yet enduring feminine nature that's so eminent in the wonder vegetable.The stir fried ladies finger is the one the most tasty side dish with warm roti that mom used to make for breakfast.For some reason I still could not replicate the taste of mom's stir-fry,could be the quality of the vegetable here,usually over grown...

Cinnamon Bread

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Winter Olympic Special: Cranberry Chicken Satay and Falafel Lollies

Exciting week ahead for the sports fans.With Winter Olympics at Vancouver starting next Friday(Feb. 12th) ,now is the time to start thinking about ways to cheer on your favorite player or team.May the best teams win. Very close to the home of Winter Olympics 2010,Vancouver Canada,is Richmond that is also home to one of the largest group of Cranberry farms( more than 60 family-owned farms), the majority...