My healthier take on a traditional Middle Eastern dessert I grew up eating. Mini oat cups filled with crunchy pistachios spiced with cinnamon & cardamom and sweetened with a little maple syrup.
Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes Fluffy potato cakes stuffed with a fragrant lemony herby mushroom mixture. These mushroom stuffed potato cakes would make an amazing addition to meals. I made these potato filled cakes around this time last year and they went down a treat with the family. I had it in mind to make this recipe again to share on the blog, but then completely forgot about it! I then made them again a couple of months ago, took the photos, but wasn’t 100% happy with the way the shots turned out. Now I’ve got my act together, made them again and actually took some really decent pictures this time. So now I can finally satisfied with the cakes AND the images. …
These easy puff pastry sausage rolls are such a family favourite! Freezer-friendly and super quick - this is sure to become your go-to sausage roll recipe.
A super easy and decadent treat – these no-bake pistachio brownies are rich and chocolatey, but made with healthier ingredients! A simple no-bake base packed with oats, cocoa, a little maple syrup to sweeten and a bit of coconut oil to bind everything together. The centre is made up of pistachio butter, whole pistachios and a little more coconut oil and maple syrup. Pistachios are such an underrated nut. It’s by far my favourite nut. I do think it’s so underrated and under used in the west. Whereas in the Middle East where I grew up, it’s the most popular. They use it in so many desserts and even savoury dishes. But they’re mostly enjoyed on their own – salted …
My take on a healthier halva that’s higher in fibre and healthy fats. Made with only 4 main ingredients - a delicious treat that couldn't be easier to make!
These delicious Greek Chicken Meatballs are full of flavor, so easy to make, and are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Serve the meatballs with a generous scoop of homemade tzatziki and your favorite veggies!
These quick and easy fish cakes are fun appetizer or main course made with cod, or you favorite white fish. Pair them with homemade tartar sauce to really take this recipe to a new level. Makes 16 fish cakes.
Recipe video above. Poached Salmon in a coconut lime sauce that tastes like a Thai coconut curry - except it's super quick and easy to make! Even though the salmon is poached, it's well worth searing lightly to brown for the extra flavour on both the salmon and in the sauce.
This recipe for flavorful juicy Greek meatballs filled with fresh herbs is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for your weekly meal prep or a 30 minute weeknight dinner. The meatballs are baked in the oven and served with a cool creamy tzatziki sauce that you won’t be able to stop eating. This is a recipe that everyone will love!
Pistachio Cardamom Rose Loaf (Vegan & Gluten-free) A deliciously nutty pistachio loaf flavoured with aromatic cardamom and topped with a silky pink rose flavoured frosting. Decorated with chopped pistachios and pomegranate seeds to add a pretty pop of colour contrast. A couple of days ago I posted a pistachio cardamom thumbprint cookie recipe and it made me realise how much I love that flavour combination. As you may be able to tell this loaf is inspired by Middle Eastern flavours. Pistachios, cardamom, rose and pomegranate are all essential ingredients in Middle Eastern cooking and especially desserts. Think baklava meats Turkish delight. This is what this cake tastes like to me. And I’m a huge fan of both baklava AND Turkish delight! I absolutely love sweet, …
Crispy chicken breasts are coated in a sharp preserved lemon sauce in this flavour-packed dish from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen team. As seen on James Martin's Saturday Morning.
These dinner bowls are a modern twist on the beloved Lebanese chicken fatteh casserole. Lebanese spiced poached chicken with toasted pita and mint yogurt sauce, served in dinner bowls with Lebanese rice and Mediterranean salad.
5 Ingredient Vegan Crème Brûlée A smooth and creamy vanilla infused dessert made without dairy and only 5 ingredients! You can make it with a traditional ‘burnt’ sugar topping or you could skip that part for a speedy and lush dessert. This 5 Ingredient vegan Crème Brûlée can be enjoyed hot, at room temperature or cold. The hubby preferred it hot whereas I thought the texture is much nicer when served cold. This treat would make an amazing after dinner dessert when you want something sweet yet light. Since I’m using coconut milk as the base for this French dessert, I needed to find a way to add some thickness to the texture for which I used Agar Agar. …
Recipe video above. The fragrance when these meatballs are cooking is outrageous! These meatballs are based on my fan-favourite Lamb Koftas, flavoured with a special blend of spices that smells so exotic but are everyday pantry staples!The Minted Yoghurt is fabulous - pairs so well with the flavour of these meatballs. See notes for suggestions for more sides - pictured in post stuffed in pita pockets.
An authentic recipe for Persian Saffron Chicken with Barberry Rice! This is such an amazing combo of flavors and spices!
*This post is sponsored by Planted* We all need a good pick-me-up at the moment, and these delicious and decadent no-bake vegan coffee cheesecakes are exactly what you need after a long and stressful day! I’ve always loved coffee flavoured desserts. I really do think coffee is such an underrated flavour when it comes to desserts and so I’ve taken it upon myself to add to the coffee treat catalogue to show it a little more appreciation! This is my take on a vegan no-bake cheesecake. Super creamy and lush without having any dairy or gluten! The base is chocolaty as I think chocolate and coffee go perfectly together. Made with oats, cocoa powder with a little bit of coconut …
The BEST basic tahini sauce made with simple ingredients like all natural tahini, lemon juice, garlic and optional flavor add-ins. This creamy, easy tahini sauce recipe is vegan, nut free and delicious as a dressing or dip for tons of different recipes.
Healthy butter chicken is a delicious Indian dish with tender chicken pieces swimming in an amazing, creamy tomato curry sauce! And it's ready in just 30 minutes!
Havij Polo – Persian Jewelled Carrot Rice with Saffron Chicken
Inspired by a street stall we ate at in Xi'an, this Chinese stuffed pancake recipe is a layered, rolled, crispy pancake with spiced pork and cabbage in the middle.
Pistachio Cardamom Rose Loaf (Vegan & Gluten-free) A deliciously nutty pistachio loaf flavoured with aromatic cardamom and topped with a silky pink rose flavoured frosting. Decorated with chopped pistachios and pomegranate seeds to add a pretty pop of colour contrast. A couple of days ago I posted a pistachio cardamom thumbprint cookie recipe and it made me realise how much I love that flavour combination. As you may be able to tell this loaf is inspired by Middle Eastern flavours. Pistachios, cardamom, rose and pomegranate are all essential ingredients in Middle Eastern cooking and especially desserts. Think baklava meats Turkish delight. This is what this cake tastes like to me. And I’m a huge fan of both baklava AND Turkish delight! I absolutely love sweet, …
A round-up of easy healthy acid-reflux friendly dinner recipes to keep you eating well with a happy stomach every night of the week!
20 minutes is all you need to get these healthy Mediterranean diet dinners on the table. Featuring the good-for-you foods the Mediterranean diet is known for (think whole grains, healthy fats, lean protein and plenty of fruits and veggies) these delicious dinners come together quickly and easily.
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Make this high-protein avocado chicken salad for lunch or dinner! Healthy and easy, this low-carb chicken recipe comes with a meal prep option, is paleo and gluten-free and perfect for clean eating!
Here are my favorite homemade clean eating snacks and snack ideas to keep you full all day! Everything from savory snacks to sweet treats!
Looking for delicious low-calorie meals to enjoy? Here are 21 clean eating dinners under 500 calories to satisfy your cravings.
Healthy chocolate banana bread made with almond flour and sweetened only with bananas and a touch of pure maple syrup. This paleo, dairy free and gluten free chocolate banana bread tastes like a delicious brownie and will be your new favorite to bake when you have extra bananas.
The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest diets around, and it is also considered a heart-healthy eating pattern. These snack recipes are lower in saturated fat and sodium, two nutrients that are important to be mindful of for heart health, and they come together quickly and easily to help you satisfy your snack cravings. Recipes like Everything Bagel Crispy Chickpeas and Fig Honey Yogurt bring the flavor and nutrition of the Mediterranean diet together for a heart-healthy snack.
Mango Salsa Chicken Bowls
Ready for some salad love? This Crunchy Detox Salad recipe is loaded with chopped vegetables, almonds and raisins all tossed in a delicious lemon ginger vinaigrette. It's one of my favorite detox salad recipes and it's a salad that you'll want to add to your daily wellness plan.
These healthy chicken enchiladas are packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients! The homemade enchilada sauce is the star of this recipe.
7-Day clean eating winter meal plan with a healthy grocery list! The meal plan includes easy winter recipes for dinner, lunch, breakfast and snacks like comforting soups, seasonal vegetable recipes and simple one-pan dinners.
Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery Even when you think everything is ready to go for the wedding, little…
Delicious healthy banana bread made with whole wheat flour, protein packed greek yogurt and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. Made in one bowl, easy to make and perfect for brunch or snacking. Everyone loves this healthy banana bread recipe because it can easily be made into muffins, too!
