Hummus is one of the most popular Middle Estern appetizers or side dishes. It is widely used as a paste, spread or dip with pita bread, falafel, gyros, meat skewers and so on. Given that hummus is made of tahini and mashed chickpeas, it is very healthy unlike other dips. You can buy it at […]
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Burrito in a bowl recipe with chicken – healthy, easy and quick
Burrito in a bowl is a healthy and easy meal that everyone could make. Yes, it is easy as that! Even if you don’t like spicy Mexican food, you won’t have any complaints about burrito in a bowl. What is good about this meal is that it is packed with all the nutrients you need […]
How to cook tofu in 41 different way
Contents 1. Choose the cooking method 2. Tofu in different dishes 3. Tofu with different ingredients 4. Tofu cooking tricks Tofu is a meat alternative, similar to tempeh, it is high in protein, low in fat, and it has a very bland taste. If you have ever tried tofu and you didn’t like it, maybe […]
Pork Ribs In The Oven With Homemade Barbecue Sauce
There is nothing more juicy and finger licking than ribs slow cooked in the oven with a sticky and spicy barbecue sauce and garlic flavor. If you like to eat meat, you may agree with me that ribs are like meat treats. Cooking ribs in the oven may sound tricky and complex, but it is […]
How to cook tempeh? Easy tempeh recipe for beginners
Tempeh is made of fermented soybeans and it looks like a compressed cake. It originates from Indonesia and that is not the only thing that differs tempeh from tofu. Tempeh is perfect meat alternative for vegetarians and vegans, and when you mix it with different marinades and sauces, it can have totally different flavors. You […]
How to make tahini at home, easy and cheaper than a store bought
Tahini is a paste made of toasted and ground sesame seeds and oil. It originates from the Middle East similar to the popular dishes in which tahini is mostly used: hummus, baba ganoush, or tahini sauce for falafel. Homemade tahini is much better and cheaper than store bought, and you don’t have a single reason […]
Spaghetti and meatballs recipe
I love pasta and I cook it very often. The first pasta I’ve learned to cook was spaghetti Bolognese. It was so easy and quick to make it. My personal record is to make spaghetti Bolognese in 20 minutes. At one point, I got bored with Bolognese sauce so I tried to make meatballs instead. […]
Homemade hummus recipe from scratch
Hummus is soft, creamy and silky spread made of chickpeas and sesame. It has been a part of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries. Hummus originates from the Middle East, more precisely from the Levant region. Actually the word “hummus” means “chickpea” in Arabic. Thanks to its main ingredient- chickpeas- hummus is very rich […]
A low-calorie meal, the next summer dinner recipe you need to try
This is one of my favorite summer recipes for dinner or breakfast. It is very low in calories and very healthy. When I want to make a break from meat, I usually prepare this dish called “satarash”. It is made of tomatoes and green paprika and it has a very light, juicy flavor. Although tomatoes […]
Which is better for you tempeh or tofu?
Tempeh and tofu are meat alternatives that probably every vegetarian has heard about. They are both made of soybean plant but the process is totally different. If you have never tried tempeh or tofu before or you simply want to eat less meat, let’s learn the difference between tempeh and tofu. What is tofu? Tofu […]