Coconut and Fig Smoothie

AnitaDairy Free, Fruits, Gluten Free, Kids Eat Here, Nuts, Paleo, Smoothies, Vegetarian, What's Cooking 2 Comments

Now that everyone is back to their routine, I’m still attempting to find mine.  It’s taking me longer than I thought to get a solid schedule together for my newly found free time.  I have decided to resume writing for NaturalNews.com among other things.  And my brain is crowded with recipes that are itching to come out.  I don’t know …

Romano Beans Salad with a Garlic Lemon Dressing

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My favorite time as a child was the first week of school (although I don’t remember being the nerdy type!).  I just loved the smell of new books, getting all the pens ready and pencils sharpened, putting together my math rulers (no calculators were allowed).  It was just exciting to see old friends and teachers and meet new ones.  Last …

Purslane and Thyme Pies – Flavors of Summer

AnitaAppetizer, Breakfast, Greens, Herbs, Nuts, Pies, Vegetables, Vegetarian, What's Cooking 2 Comments

With temperatures soaring in the 90s and 100s here in NC for the last few weeks, cooking is somewhat out the window. Instead we’re opting for lots of salads, sandwiches and light vegetarian meals. The kids are splish splashing in their inflatable fun world and I’m trying to keep my herbs and tomato plants hydrated and alive. Lebanese Summers in …

Fried Egg over Grilled Asparagus with a Herb Yogurt Sauce

AnitaBreakfast, Cheeses, Eggs, Gluten Free, Vegetables, Vegetarian, What's Cooking 4 Comments

I was having a conversation the other day with a friend of mine about how crazy our lives have become. We’re both mothers of two, and trying to juggle what seems to be a never-ending list of chores, doing it all with the relentless pressure to be perfect: a perfect mom, a perfect wife, a perfect friend, just perfect. What …

Herb Eggs in Fresh Tomato Sauce with Goat Cheese

AnitaBreakfast, Cheeses, Eggs, Gluten Free, Herbs, Vegetables, Vegetarian, What's Cooking 4 Comments

There is nothing more enjoyable than a delicious breakfast and a hot cup of coffee.  Eggs are my favorite breakfast item, they are so versatile and present a blank canvas to be embelished.  This is a very traditional Lebanese breakfast, popular during the summers.  It’s fresh, juicy and full of bold flavors.  It’s a great way to use up your …

A Fava Bean Breakfast

AnitaBreakfast, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Herbs, Legumes, Vegetables, Vegetarian, What's Cooking 6 Comments

This time I remembered to soak the beans before going to bed.  I’ve been craving this breakfast for a long time and I always think of it at breakfast time!  Small fava beans with an olive oil, garlic and lemon dressing or Foul Mdammas is a traditional breakfast dish.  It’s usually served with fresh mint, parsley, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers or …