Perfect for grilling season or any time of year under the broiler, these delicious blue cheese stuffed burgers are made with juicy beef and stuffed with creamy blue cheese. This easy recipe is a must-try for burger lovers! It’s no …
Ready in 5 minutes, this satisfying no-cook avocado toast breakfast is packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats – perfect for busy mornings or an easy lunch. Why is it that so many people skip breakfast? It’s my favorite meal …
Grilled veggies with lemon herb vinaigrette is a tasty and easy way to dress up a simple dinner side. Summertime means grilling season. It also means the farmer’s market is in full bloom and the stalls are overflowing with gorgeous …
This Greek brown rice salad is given a Mediterranean twist with cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta, and Kalamata olives. Greek salad and all of it’s salty, crunchy, creamy, briny goodness is one of my go-to favorite ways to serve …
Herbes de Provence grilled porterhouse steaks use the French herb, mashed together with fresh garlic, kosher salt, olive oil, and black pepper to create the ultimate grill rub. Porterhouse steaks (also known as “T-Bones”) have a special place in my …
This fresh and flavorful Mediterranean chopped salad is made with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and fresh herbs tossed in olive oil, za’atar and lemon. Ideal for serving with chicken, salmon, lamb or wrapped in a pita with hummus. Did you …
Cooked in a delicious tomato sauce, stewed green beans are a classic side dish and one of the most simple recipes to make at home. Simple recipes can still be delicious and keep you coming back to them again and …
This fast and easy Italian garden salad recipe is made with your favorite salad greens and crunchy fennel then drizzled with a lemony parmesan vinaigrette for the perfect side dish. You can’t go wrong with a simple salad as a …
Gluten-free and low carb, this healthy and delicious zucchini zoodles with sausage and kale is a new spin on a typical pasta recipe. One of my all-time favorite high protein and low carb dinner recipes is Zucchini Zoodles with Sausage …
A healthy, fresh, vegetarian, spin on the Italian food classic, you’re going to love this hearty and delicious grilled eggplant parmesan. Grilling is one of my favorite ways to cook, especially in the summer when I don’t want to add …
Tender strips of beef are cooked with ginger, scallions, garlic, and sesame oil to make this delicious beef stir-fry with rice noodles. Growing up, my family would get Vietnamese food every weekend when I was a kid. I have fond …
Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, these seedy oat and flax granola bars are chewy and delicious with the perfect amount of sweetness. Homemade granola bars are a fabulous way to pack in whole grains, seeds, fiber, protein, and nutrients …
This flavor-packed grilled chicken and vegetable pasta salad is filled with tender chicken and seasonal veggies, grilled to perfection, and tossed in a Greek vinaigrette with crumbled feta cheese. This easy recipe is ideal as a main or side dish …
This vegetarian Middle Eastern pita wrap takes a classic Lebanese salad, some hummus, and yogurt sauce wrapped in pita to create a delicious vegetarian meal. Lemon, garlic, and olive oil runs through my veins, so it probably comes as no …
Overnight steel cut oats are a great make-ahead breakfast idea for busy mornings. No Cooking required. Breakfast isn’t my favorite meal of the day, but it is definitely the most important. When mornings get hectic, it can be easy to …
This crisp and refreshing wedge salad is made with iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and drizzled with a garlicky blue cheese vinaigrette. Salads are a staple in my diet, and are probably on your radar too if you’re looking …
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Made with just a few simple ingredients, this authentic carne asada marinade is made with soy sauce, citrus juices, and warm spices like cumin and cloves. Enjoy carne asada over rice or in warm tortillas. I fell in love with …
This easy pesto pasta with salmon and peas is is made with fresh pesto, roasted salmon, green peas, and a splash of bright lemon juice. Enjoy this incredible salmon pasta warm, cold, or room temperature. Whether I’ve had a busy …
Baked kibbeh or kibbie is a traditional Lebanese dinner recipe, using ground beef or lamb, and then combined with bulgur wheat, pine nuts, and warm spices like cinnamon and allspice. My husband’s favorite Lebanese dish is, hands-down, Baked Kibbeh. While …
This Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie is made with cocoa powder and yogurt to make a thick, creamy, and protein-packed smoothie. For a sweet, chocolatey twist on breakfast, I love to use cocoa powder in my smoothies. Paired with the higher …
This rich and creamy healthy Starbucks mocha Frappuccino copycat has all of the chocolate and coffee flavor you want with none of the guilt! Coffee and chocolate are a flavor match made in heaven which is why it is no …
Perfect for busy weeknights, transport your taste buds around the world with this easy, healthy, and delicious Slow Cooker Arroz Con Pollo. Slow cooker or Instant Pot dinners are my jam all year round, but I especially love using my …
A protein-packed side dish or vegetarian main, m’juddarah is a humble dish of lentils and rice topped with addictively delicious caramelized onions. Isn’t it funny how the most simple and basic foods are the often ones we crave most regularly? …
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This easy and delicious Italian chicken pasta recipe is filled with large chunks of chicken, tender artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes. Pasta night is the best night in our house, not just for the kiddos (who are pasta-fanatics), but for …
Made with lean turkey, hearty beans, and smoky fire-roasted chilis, this Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey Chili recipe has great flavor, is easy to make, and is ideal for feeding a crowd! Whether I’m hosting a large group for a game …
This is the healthy version of your Japanese steakhouse favorite! Made with just five simple ingredients, you’re going to love this ginger salad dressing! Sushi Saturday was a weekly occurrence growing up, a tradition started by my dad when I …
This flavorful Middle Eastern Syrian Salad is dressed in lemon juice, fresh garlic, olive oil, and mint. I grew up shadowing my Great Aunt Vieve as she would prepare this delicious, fresh, and addictive Lebanese salad. Dressing the salad directly …
This classic salty dog cocktail is made with vodka or gin, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and a salt rim. Ideal for two or a crowd! As you know, I am always entertaining and hosting parties for friends and family. One …
The ultimate no-mess sheet pan dinner recipe, pork chops are rubbed with olive oil and herbs then roasted with apples, onions and sweet potatoes. You won’t believe how delicious or easy this pork recipe is to make! I’m a firm …
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A collection of my favorite healthy grain bowl recipes, including savory, sweet, protein packed and vegetarian! Grain bowls are a fun and easily customizable dinner to make. Fast, versatile, and packed with nutrients, there are endless possibilities when it comes …
Very popular in several Mediterranean countries and a family favorite, these Lebanese meat stuffed grape leaves are filled with beef, rice, and lemon juice. Known as both warak arish or warak enab, Lebanese meat stuffed grape leaves are a delicious …
This cool and creamy cucumber laban (Lebanese yogurt sauce) is perfect with grilled meats, salmon, or as a side salad with a variety of Lebanese specialties. Cucumber laban (Lebanese yogurt sauce) holds a special place in my heart. Growing up, …
