My daily ritual in high school consisted of going to class from 8am to 3pm, extra curricular activities, going home and having a big late lunch, taking a big nap, waking up and doing homework, sitting with my family at dinner time, doing some more homework, and lastly going to sleep. Not exactly the ideal … Continue reading Chicken and Artichokes – A Meal that Makes Anyone Run to the Table
Growing up we didn't celebrate thanksgiving in our family. I learned the customs from my friends at school. Nevertheless, I had come to embrace this holiday–how could I not given the overwhelming mounds of food that are served. With this holiday being so popular in the U.S, where I study, I realized that I either … Continue reading I Cooked my Turkey in a Bag
Every summer I would visit my cousins wherever my family decided that we would gather. One of those summers I distinctively remember going to watch a renaissance dinner show. It was amazing-at least what I remember of it. My dear cousin spilt coke all over herself after getting up and trying to sit back down … Continue reading Keep Warm and Eat Some Tomato Soup
Growing up in the Middle East we didn't often eat spaghetti and meatballs, or meatball subs. It was just spaghetti Bolognese if you are wondering what meat-based tomato sauce we could have possibly used instead of meatballs. Nevertheless we did have a meatball dish; Daoud bash. This is a middle eastern meatball dish that brings … Continue reading Food Brings Home Wherever You Are – Daoud Basha
Do you have those days where you crave food but you aren't in the mood to go to the supermarket or order in? I know I do - all the time. This time I was craving pizza but I wanted something interesting and decided to resort to my favorite pass-time; Pinterest. All of the dough … Continue reading Pesto Gouda Flatbread
Living by myself, I never finish my bananas before they become too ripe. And as you may or may not already know, there are so many things you can do with rotting bananas. This time, I had a whole bunch and decided to try out a few recipes. These recipes are all healthy and delicious. … Continue reading My Bananas are Going Bad!!!! (Part 3, 4, & 5)
Pasta and cheese, what more could you ask for? I'll tell you what; pasta and cheese covered in bread crumbs! Mac n' cheese is a children's favorite; and like any other child, I loved mac n' cheese. Little did I know, there was much more to it than a branded box filled with pasta and … Continue reading Oh my Baked Mac n’ Cheese!
I always like to go with a healthy option after a nice workout. Tonight I decided to go with seared tuna. All you need is a tuna steak, seasoning, and a little salad. Here is how i went about it: Ingredients: •Tuna steak •Salt and Pepper •Baby spinach •Avocado •Tomatoes •Radish •Juice from half a … Continue reading Seared Tuna Salad
As I said in my first bad bananas post, there are many things you can do with rotten bananas. Another take on muffins is a chocolate banana muffin!!! And let me tell you this, I had to hide them from myself otherwise I would have eaten the whole batch!!! Ingrédients: •1 1/2 cup of bananas … Continue reading My bananas are going bad! Part 2.
One thing I learned growing up is to be creative! My fridge and pantry is always full of différent things i love and there isn't always time to plan what you are going to make. The other day I wanted to pair a piece of salmon with something. I looked in my fridge and decided … Continue reading Grilled Salmon Over a Quinoa Salad
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