Month: April 2020
MINI SPINACH PIES “FATAYER”
Mini spinach pies, also known as “Fatayer,” are delightful Middle Eastern pastries filled with a savory mixture of spinach, onions, herbs, and spices. They are typically made with a thin, crispy dough and can be enjoyed as a snack or appetizer.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & MUSHROOM STROGANOFF
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & MUSHROOM STROGONOFF
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 cups Button mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic crushed
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
- 2 cups Butternut Squash puree
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 2 tsps Himalayan Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 pack uncooked Rigatoni Pasta (I use whole wheat pasta for added nutrition)
Instructions
- Boil a large pan of water and add the uncooked pasta allowing cooking for 15 minutes.
- While your pasta is cooking, add one tbsp of coconut oil to your saucepan, chop the onions and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until caramelized.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger mixing with the onions and sauté for a few minutes until fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms and cook on medium heat until they have softened and shrunk in size.
- Add the spices (Dried oregano, parsley, basil salt & pepper), tomato sauce and mix. Keep stirring for 5-7 minutes
- Add the pureed butternut squash, coconut milk and water. Mix altogether and allow to cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir for another few minutes.
- Best served hot.
Recipe Notes
A Creamy & nutrient-loaded comforting dish!
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SPICED CAKE
Butternut squash spiced cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for fall. It is made with roasted butternut squash, which gives it a rich and flavorful taste. The cake is also spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, which gives it a warm and inviting aroma. Butternut squash spiced cake is a great dessert to serve at Thanksgiving or Christmas, or any other time you want to enjoy a delicious and festive treat.
Vegan Chocolate Banana Cake
A vegan chocolate banana cake is a delicious and decadent dessert option that caters to individuals following a vegan diet or those with dairy or egg allergies. It’s a plant-based alternative to traditional chocolate cakes, offering a rich and satisfying taste experience without compromising on flavor or texture.
The Garden Pizza
The Garden Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 tsps Dried Basil
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 tsps Dried Oregano
- 2 tsps Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 2 cans Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour (makes one medium & one small pizza)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Instant Yeast
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Warm Water (You might need to use less than 1 cup)
- 1 medium red onion (Thinly Sliced)
- 250 grams Cremini Mushrooms (Thinly Sliced)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (Thinly Sliced)
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper (Thinly Sliced)
- 1/2 cup Pitted Green Olives
- 5-6 sprigs Fresh Wild Thyme
- Grated Mozzarella Cheese
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Making the Pizza Dough In a large bowl, add the whole wheat flour, salt, sugar, yeast and mix altogether. Add 3 tablespoons of Olive oil, and start mixing with the dry ingredients.
- Gradually start adding the lukewarm water, bit by bit, to the rest of the ingredients and mix until you start forming a dough. Be careful not to over add water as the dough will become
- Add a little bit of olive oil to your hands and knead the dough for a few minutes.
- Once you have formed the dough cover with a cloth and allow to rest for 25 minutes
- After your dough has rested, divide into 2 pizza baking pans (I normally use one medium and 1 small pizza pan for this quantity)
- Divide the dough into 2 balls as per each pan size, then grease your dishes with a bit of olive oil and begin flattening the dough with your hands, starting in the center and working outwards
- Brush the top of your dough with a little olive oil, allow to rest for 5-10 minutes. Transfer your pans to a preheated oven and allow to cook for 5 minutes before adding the sauce and building your pizza.
- Remove the dough from the oven, and generously spread your homemade sauce evenly.
- Start by adding your ingredients mushrooms, red onions, bell peppers, olives, and wild thyme. Place back in the oven for 10 minutes until your vegetables are a little roasted.
- Remove the pizza, and add the grated mozzarella and parmesan cheeses and return to oven until you have a crispy golden top.
- Once your pizza is out of the oven and ready to serve, add some baby arugula tossed with some spicy olive oil.
Recipe Notes
What’s better than a slice of pizza yum full of goodness!