Lightened Seafood Chowder
This lightened seafood chowder is packed with hearty vegetables, fish, and shrimp in a light and fragrant broth made with sweet corn and a little kick of heat. Chowder doesn’t have to be made with just clams as it does …
Fall Recipes
Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Kids and adults alike will devour these healthy, protein-packed pumpkin oatmeal breakfast cookies – ideal for busy mornings on-the-go! In honor of fall and my mission to eat all things pumpkin, I decided to create a pumpkin-packed version of my …
Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
A healthy version of the chips you buy at the store, baked corn tortilla chips are seasoned with olive oil and spices to create a delicious snack chip. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but man do I …
Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Crispy roasted pumpkin seeds with easy to follow step by step instructions. You will love this healthy and additctive snack! I love fall for so many reasons, but all things pumpkin is definitely a top reason! And with all things …
Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Tuna and Peas
A quick and easy kid-friendly pasta recipe, this Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Tuna and Peas is sure to be a family favorite weeknight dinner! Sometimes you just need a good, comfort meal to please the kids and make your …
5-Ingredient No Bake Fig Newton Bites
A healthy twist on the classic fig newton cookies, your entire family will love these no-bake fig newton bites that are naturally gluten-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly. The perfect on-the-go snack for an energy boost! We were never a big dessert …
Easy Roasted Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin is rubbed with an aromatic spice blend then pan-seared before roasting in the oven until tender and juicy. This easy pork tenderloin recipe will be your new go-to for busy weeknight dinners. I recently had the wonderful opportunity …
Ham and Cheese Baked Egg Cups
Ham and cheese baked egg cups are the ideal, protein-packed low carb breakfast that can be made ahead in a muffin tin and quickly reheated on busy weekday mornings. With school starting back up, it’s safe to say that our …
Lazy Day Lebanese Stuffed Cabbage
Short on time? No problem. This lazy day Lebanese stuffed cabbage recipe is just as delicious as the traditional recipe and ready in under 30 minutes. Made with ground beef, white rice, and a mint-and-cinnamon scented tomato sauce, your whole …
Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry
Packed with ginger, garlic, toasted sesame oil and roasted cashews, this bright and fresh Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry comes together in just minutes! Stir-fries are healthy, versatile, and quick-cooking which is why we eat them at least one or two nights a week. …
Roasted Vegetables with Tahini Lemon Sauce
Roasted vegetables with tahini lemon sauce as either a drizzle or a dip creates a perfect vegetarian side dish. I recently shared the recipe for my homemade tahini sauce, and figured I’d share one of my favorite ways to enjoy …
Rosemary Moscow Mule
This bright and herbal Moscow Mule recipe is infused with fresh rosemary and muddled with fresh mint and lime juice. It’s the ultimate refreshing drink recipe! A Moscow Mule is one of my favorite cocktails. They are extremely refreshing and …
Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
Warm curry flavors and coconut milk add flavor and moisture to lean chicken breasts to make this Slow Cooker Chicken Curry recipe a delicious one-pot dish. When it comes to preparing moist and delicious dishes using lean chicken breasts, I’ve …
Sausage and Eggplant Baked Pasta
Sausage and eggplant come together with creamy ricotta and tangy parmesan cheese to create an Italian American comfort dish classic. My husband’s family is Italian, so you can only imagine how sacred pasta is in our home. Italian food is …
Apple Banana Nut Oatmeal
This Apple Banana Nut Oatmeal is a simple way to make a quick and hearty breakfast on the stovetop in 7 minutes. I am always looking for something quick and healthy in the morning for breakfast. As a working mom …
Lebanese Eggplant and Chickpea Stew
This vegan Lebanese eggplant and chickpea stew is made with caramelized onions and simmered in a cinnamon-scented tomato sauce. It is sweet, savory and slightly-smoky. Ideal for scooping with warm pita or serving over Lebanese rice pilaf. Soups and stews …
Best Gluten Free Peach Crisp
This easy peach crisp recipe is a crowd pleasing summer dessert made with gluten free oats and almond meal before baked until bubbly. Those who know me know I don’t have much of a sweet tooth. But when I’m feeling …
Parmesan Crusted Baked White Fish
This quick and easy seafood dinner recipe is made with a garlicky parmesan crusted white fish broiled until light, flaky, and crispy. Making seafood at home couldn’t be easier or faster. For a quick weeknight dinner, I love to make …
Za’atar Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
These flavor-packed Za’atar Crusted Cauliflower Steaks are easy to make and are the ultimate vegetarian entree or side dish recipe! If you buy your cauliflower at the right time, you’ll find that they can get HUGE! If you’ve never tried …
Hummus with Ground Beef
Creamy, garlicky hummus is topped with Certified Angus Beef® ground beef cooked in clarified butter and scented with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. This easy Lebanese recipe is perfect for scooping up with pita bread or eating alongside a big Syrian …
Honey Mustard Salmon
A quick and easy weeknight dinner, roasted salmon is brushed with a fresh and flavorful honey mustard sauce the whole family will love. We grew up eating seafood several nights a week, and my mom’s Honey Mustard Salmon was always …
Ramen Broccoli Slaw
This healthy Ramen Broccoli Slaw is perfect for entertaining outdoors because there is no mayo to spoil in the sun. Nothing tastes better with grilled meats or picnic spreads than a refreshing salad. This tart and tangy Ramen Broccoli Slaw …
Ginger Berry Fruit Smoothie
Juicy berries, tart apples, and ripe bananas are blended with fresh ginger root to give this Ginger Berry Fruit Smoothie a kick. Smoothies are my version of a clean slate. Feeling gross? Have a smoothie. Had a bunch of greasy …
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
Ripe bananas and natural peanut butter create a salty-sweet flavor combo in this protein-packed Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie. It’s perfect for breakfast or any time of the day. Aside from maybe chocolate, few foods taste better with freshly-roasted, salty …
Shrimp and Broccoli Penne
A fast and easy weeknight dinner recipe, the whole family will love this lemony, garlicky, shrimp and broccoli penne pasta. This dish is the perfect culmination of my family: it has pasta for my husband, shrimp for my boys, and …
Lebanese Green Beans with Tomatoes
A humble but flavorful Lebanese classic, this vegetarian side dish of Lebanese Green Beans with Tomatoes is made with warm spices including cinnamon and allspice. Comfort food means different things to different people. For me and my family, the most …
Lebanese Rice Pilaf With Vermicelli
A staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, Lebanese Rice Pilaf is made with vermicelli noodles toasted in clarified (rendered) butter. I’ve mentioned it before, but I’ll say it again. I could eat Lebanese food everyday for the rest of my life. …
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Lebanese Spices
These stuffed bell peppers with Lebanese spices are filled with beef and rice then cooked in a garlic and mint infused tomato broth. Stuffed vegetables are extremely common in Syrian and Lebanese cuisine, and for good reason! They keep vegetables …
High Protein Homemade Granola
Sweetened with cinnamon and honey, this high protein granola is filled with oats, nuts, seeds, and flavor. Granola is always a huge hit at my house. My boys love stirring it into yogurt, my husband loves snacking on it at …
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Soup
Perfect for busy weeknights, this Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Soup is bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients. Looking for a new slow cooker recipe? This slow cooker dish is naturally gluten-free, full of protein, and extremely satisfying. My Slow …
Classic Hummus with Toasted Pine Nuts
Passed down from my Syrian grandmother, this classic hummus with toasted pine nuts is the best you’ll ever make! Your family will love this creamy chickpea dip made with lemon, garlic, and tahini. From the minute I could reach the …
Brown Rice and Ground Turkey Stir Fry
Full of protein and fiber, this brown rice and ground turkey stir fry is quick and easy to prepare. Stir fry is the perfect busy weeknight dinner. Quick and easy to prepare, you can use any combination of whatever protein …