Layers on layers on layers on layers with CHEESE. Yummy. What are the typical two ingredients you see in a lasagna; pasta, meat, and cheese. Well, I didn't want the pasta part of the lasagna so I decided to go for zucchini instead. Any vegetable part of the squash family usually make great substitutes for … Continue reading No Carb Zucchini Lasagna
Every time I think salsa, I think chips, dip, parties, carbs, etc... But what if it doesn't have to be that way? Well that's a thought; things don't have to always be the same. This sentence, which I am sure many of us hear over and over, can be applied to an array of different … Continue reading Mango Salsa in an Avocado & Some Change
It all started with my love of papaya. I am currently on holiday at home in Dubai, woo! And most of you might get it when I say that mother dearest will do everything to please me even though I just love being around her!!! Mother knows me well and she knows that I like … Continue reading Citrus Shrimp & Tropical Salad – A Summer Must
I often have a hankering for pizza; it is like the thing that completes me.. 😛 But if I let myself satisfy love of eating pizza, it wouldn't be so healthy would it? There are many solutions to this problem that people have been exercising. Zucchini, cauliflower, gluten free flour, etc.. I chose a quick … Continue reading Portobello Mushroom Pizza – No dough, No Fuss!
We are currently experiencing a health movement around the world. No, this does not mean people are eating less or not eating their favorite meals. This movement stems from the need to consume clean foods. By clean foods I mean non-processed, homemade from scratch, using fresh ingredients, and knowing what is in the food you … Continue reading Baked Quinoa Mac n’ Cheese
Manti are a type of small dumplings that Armenians bake and eat with yogurt (that we call matzoon) and/or with a broth (that we call mantapour). These dumplings are usually small in size and are filled with lamb. They are also open dumplings, so you can see the stuffing inside. Unfortunately, what I am about … Continue reading Tortellini with a Yogurt Sauce – A Shortcut to Manti
Yes! Another seared tuna dish. They're so simple, easy, full of flavor, and healthy for you. All you have to do is find the right flavors to combine the tuna with and you're all set! As I may have mentioned this before, I love avocados. What better way to enjoy an avocado than in homemade … Continue reading Seared Tuna on Homemade Guacamole
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
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