[RECIPE] No Bake Cheesecake with Berry Topping

The cheesecake recipe is coming at ya my friends. This cheesecake is a no bake so it won’t be exactly cheesecake texture. That being said, it’s still delicious and a great desert option, especially with the fruit compote! It’s also a little tart because it has Greek yogurt and lemon juice. If you’re not a […]

[RECIPE] Carrot Bread

A loaf of carrot cake topped with yogurt frosting.

Hello friends, I know I’ve been quite MIA but family commitments have kept me busy. That being said, I’m still seeing clients so let me know if you’re interested in taking charge of your nutrition! And, I love blogging and sharing with you all so whenever I get the chance to do so, I will! […]

[RECIPE] Fruit Crisp

Strawberries, blueberries, and apples mixed together in a glass bowl

Hello all, I’ve learned to make a new dessert and it hits the spot so often. I’ve made it multiple times for different people and everyone loves it too. I love fruit based desserts because they’re naturally sweet, are more nutrient dense than you’re average dessert, and a good source of fiber. Add in some […]

[RECIPE] Halloumi Cheese Salad

Halloumi cheese is a trendy food in the US nowadays but having Arab riots we ate it a lot growing up. It is a delicious semi-soft cheese that is a tad wee bit salty and can be grilled and deep or pan fried for an awesome side, in a sandwich, or on a salad. ⠀ […]

[RECIPE] Qatayif (Ramadan Pancakes)

Alright fam, this dessert is probably the most delicious dessert you will ever have. Ok, I might be biased because I grew up on it but you definitely want to give it a try! This dessert is THE traditional Ramadan desert served in many Arab homes, particularly those originally from Syria, Palestine, Jordan, and Lebanon. […]

[RECIPE] Kafta with Tahini Sauce

Baking tray with kafta meatballs sitting on a cutting board.

Kafta (commonly pronounced Kofta) is basically meatballs but generally a bit more gourmet. It is a common dish to the Asian subcontinent, the Middle East, and some of Central Asia. Everybody makes it a bit different – even in the Middle East it will differ from country to country. Palestinians will make it one of […]

[RECIPE] Honey Glazed Carrots

If you haven’t tried this, you are missing out! Such an easy way to prep carrots and it tastes absolutely delicious. It’s only three ingredients and you just toss them together for a great side dish. Check it! Ingredients: 3 large carrots 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon cinnamon Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F Toss carrots […]

[RECIPE] Easy Chili

Spring has yet to come here in Champaign, IL so we made chili the other day! This was the best chili I’ve ever made, yay! It was delicious and packed a bit of a punch too. It was also super easy and vegetarian! So yes, I am super excited to share it with you! This […]

[GUIDE] Eating Pasta

What is pasta? It is traditionally an Italian food item made from a durum wheat dough and stretched or stamped into different shapes. It’s usually bought dry and cooked via boiling in water. Pasta is a food a lot of people avoid because of the high carbohydrate count in it. That is understandable but if […]