Rustic Peach and Almond Galette

  A delicious and most rustic galette stuffed with fresh local peaches, sugar, and spice. The crust becomes crispy from the outside and soft, flaky, and buttery from the inside. Feel free to use your fruit of choice, such as apples, plums, pears, blueberries, apricots, or nectarines. On this occassion, fresh peach slices seemed ideal and…

Cinnamon, Date, and Almond Granola

My favorite season of the year is only a few days away. However, I must admit that I have welcomed it since mid summer. Autumn is such a refreshing reminder that everything gradually passes to make way for the  new. We, like the seasons, are built to evolve in such a way. Eventually, the new will…

Sweet Morning Quinoa

A deliciously creamy quinoa porridge cooked with coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, banana pieces, and sultanas. Top it off with caramelized banana slices, dried coconut, walnuts, and sultanas or dried cranberries for the perfect texture. Even though it’s summer, this breakfast treat will be sure to warm up your soul. It’s wholesome, nourishing, soothing, and…

Carrot and Ginger Soup

This carrot soup is tangy, zesty, refreshing, and bursting with flavor. Ginger, turmeric, lime juice, garlic, chili, and coconut milk make for a most exciting and nourishing bowl of utter deliciousness. Simply the best carrot and ginger soup I have had. So good! INGREDIENTS/ SERVES 3-4 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons coconut oil…

Chocolate and Tahini Energy Balls

These energy balls or energy “truffles” as I like to call them, are my go-to food whenever I need a lift or an energy boost. I usually make a large batch and store them in an air-tight container to enjoy throughout the week. Since they store well for 5-6 days, feel free to make them…

Coconut Flour, Pistachio and Orange Cake

This is an amazingly moist and aromatic pistachio and orange cake topped with a rich and flavorful cashew frosting. It also happens to be free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar and fats. The addition of coconut flour makes this dessert choice an excellent source of fiber and protein. It also provides for the lovely…

Roasted Vegetable Medley

A lovely array of spring vegetables that reminds us of the colors of autumn. This medley consists of roasted butternut squash, beetroot, zucchini, yellow pepper, garlic, and thyme. It is savory, succulent, juicy, delicious, wholesome, and comforting. These veggies are the perfect side to a variety of dishes and are also delicious on their own. I particularly enjoy…

Beetroot and Walnut Hummus

I find that the most satisfying of foods are also the most nourishing. It means eating for more than just feeding ourselves, but eating to take care of both our souls and bodies. This is indeed how this beetroot hummus makes me feel. It’s revitalizing, wholesome, refreshing, and packed with flavor. And it is also incredibly…

Fig, Date, and Chocolate Super Bars

These fig, date, and chocolate bars are my kind of wholesome indulgence. The goodness of these bars is multiplied by a plethora of health benefits that dates and figs provide. The luscious mediterranean fruits also contribute a natural sweetness that is simply delightful to the taste. Combined with salted cashews and creamy dark chocolate, these flavors are only heightened in…

Zaa’tar Flatbreads / Manakish

Manakish. A slightly crispy, chewy, and soft olive-oil infused flatbread topped with the romantic flavors of the Levant. There are various ways to make this delectable baked good, but my favorite involves zaa’tar. And lots of it. If you have never enjoyed this dreamy blend, now is the time. “Zaa’tar,” which translates to thyme, is used…