Hamburger

When you are craving burgers, try this recipe. It is my nephew’s and it is always a hit, especially with the dressing, we substituted mayonnaise for labneh. Ingredients 200g ground lean meat 1 egg Black and white pepper 1 tbsp. oil Directions Mix meat, egg salt and pepper, divide in two or three balls and […]

Vegetarian Tortillas

Craving something filling and you do not eat meat, try this veggie wrap, it is simply delicious. Ingredients One Soft tortilla 3- 4 tablespoons cooked red or black beans (you can use canned beans) 3 tablespoons shredded carrots and cabbage One tablespoon readymade salsa or diced tomatoes   Directions Heat the tortilla in the oven […]

Gazpacho

Super refreshing in summer, and filled with beneficial antioxidants called Lycopene, Try to find good quality tomatoes for a better flavor. Ingredients 3-4 tomatoes cut in cubes 2 cucumbers cur in cubes ¼ green pepper cut in cubes ¼ tsp of salt ¼ tsp Celery powder Directions Mix all ingredients together in a food processor, […]

Guacamole

This is my family’s favorite guacamole recipe. You can use it as a dip or spread in sandwiches instead of mayonnaise. Ingredients 1 avocado, deseeded and cut ½ small tomato, cut in small cubes ½ small onion, minced 1 tsp cumin ¼ tsp salt Directions Mix all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. If […]

All-time favorite Smoothie

In this smoothie, choose one source of fat, I usually prepare it to my son with avocado, he loves it. Makes a great pre-workout/breakfast meal. Ingredients: makes 2 cups One cup milk 1 tbsp. peanut butter or ¼ avocado/ or 1 tbsp. chia seeds One banana (can be frozen)   Directions Mix ingredients using a […]

Frozen fruit smoothie

This is a great pre or post-workout snack. Try it with any fruit variety. Use frozen fruits to skip adding ice cubes. Ingredients: makes 2 cups 1 cup milk or alternative (you can use coconut milk) One small banana cut in slices ½ cup berries 1 cup mango, cubed Directions Mix all ingredients in a […]

High protein Smoothie

I used powdered milk to increase the protein content, you can replace with a scoop of whey protein. Ingredients: makes 2 cups ½ cup fruits (banana, mango, berries etc.) 1 cup milk or alternative (yogurt/cashew milk) 3 tbsp. milk powder   Directions Add all ingredients into a blender, process well, consume directly or store in […]

Bell Pepper & Labneh

If you need something refreshing and satisfying, try this snack! Ingredients 1 green bell pepper cut in half and deseeded 2 tbsp. labneh (strained yogurt) 2-3 pitted olives Dash of salt Thyme and sumac 1 teaspoon oil 1 teaspoon sesame seeds Directions Mix the labneh with all the ingredients and fill the peppers with the […]