Molokheyya: Yummy & Nutritious Middle Eastern Stew

Molokhia (or Mulukheyya or in Arabic ملوخية) is a green leafy plant that means food of the kings or royal. English name for it is Jute leaves. It is common in the Middle East and is cooked into a stew usually with chicken and rice on the side. Lots of lemon, fried garlic and cilantro involved. It is delicious, healthy and worth hitting local markets to find it. Interested?

Roasted Veggie Pasta

This is a colorful vegetarian rustic Italian pasta recipe. If you like roasted food and you are vegetarian this is the best of both worlds for you. There is a video included.

Red Pepper and Fennel Frettata

This frittata is baked with eggs and veggies. It is suitable for lunch, brunch or dinner. The nice cups it is made with can make it also a party dish.

Sweet and Spicy Cachew Chicken

This is a very colorful, crunchy and healthy stir fry. What is even more appetizing is that it is done in 25 minutes!

Smoothies, smoothies!

Smoothies are such a blessing when it comes to quick and healthy fixes. Breakfast or snack, they come in very handy, hydrating and nutritious. Try these three smoothies and rediscover the joy of fruit and vegetables blended with colorful ingredients. All in 5 minutes!

Asparagus-Mushroom Mini Lasagnas

Lasagnas are great on their own. How about when they come in mini healthy sizes loaded with benefit and taste! Try this nutritious recipe of asparagus and mushrooms lasagnas.

Homemade Granola Bars

Granola bars are handy in situations where you are running out of time and want a snack on the go or you need to pack them for a quick snack during work or school hours. We chose for you a home-made recipe for healthy granola bars. Sometimes you cannot find the ingredients you like in the store granola bars and we really don't know what goes in those bars. Home-made is your way! (video included)

Hearty Stews with Meat

It's still winter and stews are warming dishes as always. This is the second patch of our stew recipes, this time with meat. Stew is a great dish to include all nutrients from any vegetables you have at home. They are flexible and easy to make.

Vegetable Hearty Stew Recipes

When it's cold outside I always think of stew or soup. There is something warming and inviting about these dishes. We gathered for you here a collection of vegetarian stews that are hearty and filled with nutrients as almost full meals. Look for our meat stews next post.

Winter Drinks Recipes: 2

This is our second group of recipes for winter drinks. They are healthier than some other common versions and fun change from the common everyday drinks. Enjoy!

Heart Healthy Desserts: 2

This is our second group of heart healthy desserts. If you are watching your heart's health in your diet you can still enjoy desserts if you are careful in what you choose. If you haven't done so already, don't forget to read part one of the recipes; you will find the link inside.

Heart Healthy Desserts: 1

For people who aim at eating heart healthy foods, you do not have to deprive your self of desserts if you have a sweet tooth. There are desserts that are healthier for the heart; just be more careful in your choices. Try this first group of heart healthy desserts recipes we selected for you.

Protein High Breakfast Recipes (2)

We have here our second selection of recipes for a high protein breakfast to charge your day and body. These two are fun: one is a smoothie and the other is sort of a pudding!

Enjoy!

Vegetable Parmesan

As the days get cold outside, the heart yearns for warmth indoors. How do you combine a love for warm comfort food with a healthy lifestyle? 

I tried this yummy recipe today and every bite in my mouth was like a piece of heaven.

If you are having the mid-week blues, try a new recipe to inject some excitement in your day. 

Do tell us how it turns out. We would love to hear your experience or better still a picture of the results!

Here is the link for the recipe.