FOOD SPOTLIGHT: FOOL PROOF STEAK
Steak is one of the meats that can be an entire meal or an appetizer. There’s also constant debate on the best way to prepare steak. After countless attempts, some less successful than others, I have figured out the fool proof recipe.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: LIME & SALT-REMEDY FOR COLD
With winter fast approaching, it’s the season for pesky colds. The flu and viruses can put a halt your holiday plans or make it less enjoyable. I came across this recipe that is truly a miracle and requires only a couple ingredients you have at home. All you need is salt, lime, and some high quality raw honey.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: GENFO/ GA’AT
There is something to say about dishes to are so simple but somehow so complex. This paradoxical statement is to show that the simple ingredients in a dish can create an experience that is has a depth of different flavors. This humble dish is called genfo or (ga’at in Tigrinya). This dish that has its origins in the East African nations of Ethiopia and Eritrea has only 4 ingredients..
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: GINGER REFRESHER
One of my favorite season-less drink is the Ginger Refresher. The crispness of sparkling water can carry you through the entire year. Ginger, Honey, Lemon, and Lime are all key ingredients to not only keep your gut healthy but to help stave off any illness.
This is super easy to create and will be enjoyed by even the most discerning guest.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: WATERMELON REFRESHER
People are shocked when I say that I hate watermelon. This grainy texture, the subtle sweetness, and somewhat musky smell has always made me sick. This drink is a way to make watermelon more palatable for people who do not like it. The end result is beyond delicious.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: AFFOGATO
Affogato is one of my favorite desserts. It combines my two favorite items- coffee and ice cream plus it is super quick to make. On the days I want to be a little “healthier” I will substitute the ice cream for either gelato or frozen yogurt. Regardless of which option you choose, the end result is beyond delicious.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: SHEPERD’S PIE
Sheperd’s Pie is a classic English dish. It has been personally one of my favorite comfort foods since I was a child. It is a little time consuming but the end result is beyond delicious.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: REINA PEPIADA
Arepas is a dish very unique to the countries of South America, mainly parts of Venezuela and Colombia. It is more of a dense cornmeal cake that is comparable to an American hamburger and that can be whipped up so quickly.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: MASOUB
Masoub is a dish very unique to the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, mainly parts of Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It is more of a dense banana pudding that can be whipped up so quickly.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: DATES
For thousands of years, dates have been the staple of the Middle Eastern diet. Stemming from Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent from about 4000 B.C., this resilient fruit has truly stood the test of time. In Quranic texts, it is said that Maryam (as) the mother of Jesus(as) ate dates to ease the the pains of childbirth.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: SUDANESE TAMIYA (FALAFEL)
For my deep fry recipe, I will be showing you how to make Sudanese style falafel (tamiya). Sudanese style falafel is a lesser known but equally good version of the infamous Egyptian style falafel. Since it utilizes less ingredients, it is quicker to whip up and even economical.
Enjoy!
CUBAN COFFEE DONE RIGHT
With half a trillion cups of coffee consumed in a year worldwide, it’s safe to say its a pretty popular beverage. Whether you drink it black as pitch, or “cream and sugar with coffee”, there are many ways people like to enjoy their daily cup of joe.
TUMERIC -HOW TO USE IT & BENEFITS
Turmeric is a spice that has been used for thousands of years, and the properties it has are numerous. Everything from preventing heart disease, Alzheimers, and cancer and also it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
