Do you get bored from your old salad? When I do, I like to zest my vegetable intake with this one. It’s made with arugula, which is popular in the Middle East–called jarjeer. It’s served as a side with main dishes and used for garnishes. Arugula is a good source of B vitamins, vitamin C, […]
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Picture by: sea turtle. Source: Flickr.I just finished writing an article for MIDAN‘s newsletter about turmeric–the beautiful bright yellow spice of the East. In India, a paste is made of turmeric and rose water or milk, and applied to brides’ and groom’s faces, hands, and feet. A friend of mine says it does give a
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This March, the American Dietetic Association’s theme for National Nutrition Month (NNM) is “Nutrition from the Ground Up.” What does that mean? you may ask. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free Guide. → I wrote about the movie Fresh and sustainability just few days before March–I should
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Thanks for everyone who commented and shared their enthusiasm about the shrimp cauliflower curry I shared last week. Today, I have a cauliflower bisque–also inspired by Wegman’s Menu Magazine, that uses the other half of the cauliflower head. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free Guide. → The
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I found this recipe in Menu Magazine from Wegmans grocery store. The original recipe had some ingredients that can only be found in their stores, so I adjusted it a little to make it more universal. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free Guide. → I really have
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My husband’s work had Office Olympics last week. It was nothing as active as the winter Olympics, but the chili cook off is always much anticipated. This year, my husband made a somewhat nontraditional Cincinnati chili with chipotle peppers, ground turkey, and lots of veggies. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut
The snow is gone, but the cold is still here. Warm your heart with this soup that I learned from my mama. It makes getting vegetables in easier, and it has a creamy texture without any cream. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free Guide. → The lentils
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Few weeks ago, Kati Mora from Around the Plate contributed a post on the benefits of breakfast for weight loss. She wrote, Research shows that individuals who put in the effort to eat breakfast regularly are the ones who are more likely to achieve and maintain a healthy weight Kati made the point that breakfast
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It seems like I’ve been eating a lot of eggplants lately! “Fattet Magdoos” is a Middle Eastern casserole dish made with eggplants, plain yogurt, ground meat, and crunchy bread. A food from each food group adds a texture and flavor that makes this simple dish a fiesta of its own. Learn how to identify the
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Getting ready for the Super Bowl? Prepare this Spanish tapas dip ahead of time and serve either warm or cold. Made by roasting eggplants and red bell peppers, this vegetable-loaded dip goes well with tortilla chips, pita bread or chips, whole wheat crackers, or artisan bread. And if you’re going out for a potluck, this
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