Warning: this is not for the faint taste-budded! Among the many different ways of making “mhammara”, this is absolutely the most volcanically spicy. It is indeed my mom’s most special spread recipe–paired with our love for ultra-spicy foods, of course. And speaking of pairing, mhammara goes well with almost any mezze item (hummus, baba ghanouj, tabbouli, etc.), or […]
Recipes
Reaping the Benefits of Chia Seeds
Let’s Cha Cha Chia! Perhaps you’ve already tried chia seeds— or at least heard about this very popular superfood. If not, then maybe in a few minutes you could turn into a new fan of this exuberantly healthy little seed! Chia seeds belong to the mint family (surprising as it may sound!) but unlike mint, it almost […]
In Season: Benefits of Oregano
On a beautiful Mediterranean spring day, we all have that deep, gut feeling that there must be something more to that beautiful oregano-infused fresh air. And over dinner, as we chew through a morsel of pita-wrapped oregano salad, we just know that something so sublime, so fresh, and so aromatic must have some hidden […]
Succulent Herbed Mushrooms
Sizzling and succulent, this could be a great brushstroke on any empty canvas, be it a side of rice, noodles, or tortilla bread–but just as well, it can be enjoyed alone or as a side to any dish. The blast of flavors coming from the hint of garlic, slight tartness of vinegar, aromatic mushrooms, and […]
Vegan Chocolate-Nutty Brownies with Frosting
Yep, it’s as good as it looks–maybe even better, since the recipe is completely devoid of butter, milk, eggs, or refined sugar! I love the chocolaty, velvety, melt-in-the-mouth texture, only to be interrupted by the delightful walnut crunchiness. A.k.a., Yum. If you didn’t already know it, you’d never guess that it’s vegan. It’s too rich for […]
Turkish Lentil Kofta Balls (Vegan)
Upon first bite I would describe it as lusciously chewy with a distinctive hint of spice. I tried this recipe for the first time this week, but we loved it so much that I made it again today! Incredibly flavorsome, healthy, and easy to make, the piquancy of these savory lentil balls are a […]
(Naturally) Yellow Popcorn–the works!
Kids love the popcorn’s bright, yellow color–which happens to be a natural consequence of a great anti-inflammatory. But this delicious, simple snack is not only limited to children–this little twist in popcorn is to be enjoyed by everyone. If you haven’t guessed the secret ingredient behind the yellow glow, then I’ll let you in on this one: […]
Vegan Veggie Pizza with Homemade Vegan “Cheese”
Beyond delicious. Full of vitamin B12 and 100% vegan. Yes, you can actually make a dairy-free, highly nutritious vegan cheese at home within less than 10 minutes, and consequently, have one of the yummiest vegan pizzas ever. The secret ingredient, as some of you may guess, is the long-hailed nutritional yeast. For one thing, […]
Vanilla-Orange Cake (Vegan)
No eggs, milk, butter, or refined sugar. It’s not that I have anything against eggs in a cake (organic eggs are a great source of vitamin D and other minerals), but I made this cake a couple of days ago as a Mothers’ Day treat, and Mothers’ Day happens to fall during lent this year […]
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No World Cup is complete without a cup of cruditees dipped in mineral-rich hummus. An absolute all-time favorite dip in the Middle East and all around the world, this is the perfect companion to carrot, celery, or cucumber sticks (or any other cruditee you can think of). Check it out: https://beyondzucchini.com/2014/03/01/hummus/
Macrobiotic Brown Rice Tabbouli
Beyond Zucchini 