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Black Bean Dip

Black Bean Dip

Ingredients 2 cans (398mL) black beans ¼ cup olive oil 5 green onions 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 chili pepper, chopped (or powder) 3-4 Tbsp water 3-4 tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp black pepper Chopped chives, green onion, cilantro or parsley for garnish Instructions Place […]

Cucumber Mint Raita

Cucumber Mint Raita

INGREDIENTS (for 4) One large (or two medium) cucumbers, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and seeded, then grated 2 cups (475 ml) plain whole milk yogurt 10 large mint leaves, thinly sliced* (can sub cilantro) 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin** Pinch of cayenne Pinch of paprika […]

Ravioli with Sage Butter

Ravioli with Sage Butter

INGREDIENTS (2 people) 9 oz. ravioli 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped 4 Tbsp butter 1/2 tsp dried sage 1/4 lb. fresh spinach salt and pepper to taste 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan INSTRUCTIONS Bring a pot of water to a boil for the ravioli. Once boiling, add the ravioli and cook until tender (check package for specific […]

Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry

Chickpea and Cauliflower Curry

INGREDIENTS (for 4 people) MASALA SPICE MIX 2Tbsp garam masala 1/2tspcumin 1/2tsp turmeric 1/2tsp smoked paprika 1/4tspcayenne 1/2tspsalt Freshly Cracked Pepper SKILLET INGREDIENTS 1yellow onion 3clovesgarlic 1/2Tbspgrated fresh ginger 2Tbsp olive oil 12oz.frozen cauliflower florets 115oz. canchickpeas, drained 1 15oz. cantomato sauce 1/4 cupwater 1/3cupheavy cream salt to taste INSTRUCTIONS In […]

Fatayers (Middle Eastern Pies)

Fatayers (Middle Eastern Pies)

Dough 4 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour 1/2 cup of yogurt 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) olive oil pinch of salt one sachet  (2 1/2 teaspoons) dried yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup warm water (see notes) (divided into 1/4 cup for proofing the yeast and […]

Blueberry Banana Muffins/Loaf (Sugar free)

Blueberry Banana Muffins/Loaf (Sugar free)

Ingredients: 3 mashed banana 1 egg 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup butter 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup blueberries Mix everything together in a big bowl. To make muffins cook for 15 minutes at 350F. To make a […]