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GULAB JAMUN CARROT CAKE..!!

I had read and seen a number of recipes & videos of gulab jamun cakes, with the whole gulab jamuns being used to create some beautiful desserts! But what caught my eye were the cakes that used just the ready gulab jamun mix to make delicious sounding cakes! And finally I decided to give it try. I remembered seeing a packet of gulab jamun mix … Continue reading GULAB JAMUN CARROT CAKE..!!

VEG CHOWMEIN ZOODLES..!!

VEG CHOWMEIN ZOODLES..!!  Though trying to eat low-carb meals on an everyday basis can be pretty challenging, it’s fun experimenting with healthy substitutes to enjoy a favorite dish!  Like Cauliflower rice, which has pretty much replaced regular rice for hubby & me..and is a great low-carb substitute to enjoy rice based dishes. Another low-carb substitute is the super fun to make & totally awesome Zoodles!  … Continue reading VEG CHOWMEIN ZOODLES..!!

DATE BANANA CAKE..!! ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒ

DATE BANANA CAKE..!!  I love baking cakes..& of course love eating cakes..! Cakes are my favorite type of dessert or sweet that I can never say no to! Unfortunately for me, these days I’m forced to say no to my favorite sweet treat..because of the sugar content in them..โ˜น๏ธ Damn those health hazards..! ๐Ÿ˜ก But I was not going to give up so easily & … Continue reading DATE BANANA CAKE..!! ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒ

SFOUF..!!

SFOUF..!!  There is something about family traditions or habits that is really special ! ๐Ÿ’– Even simple ones like a weekend meeting of all my family members.. young & old.. kids & adults..where we all get together to pay our respects to the patriarch of our family..and exchange greetings, news & gossip..and lots of yummy & delicious food!! Obviously! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜ Something savory.. something sweet.. & … Continue reading SFOUF..!!

LEMON PEPPER SEASONING!! ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿ‹

LEMON PEPPER SEASONING !! ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿ‹ Wishing you all a very happy and healthy new year!! ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’– Starting my kitchen kindles in 2020 with a resolution to waste less and use all that we generally throw as garbage to be a part of our tables!! ๐Ÿ˜โฃ Let this year be a WASTE TO TASTE mission..!! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š I’m a lemon peel collector..I just can’t & wont throw my … Continue reading LEMON PEPPER SEASONING!! ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿ‹

SPROUTED MOONG DHOKLA..!!ย 

SPROUTED MOONG DHOKLA..!!  I believe I’m mostly a breakfast person. For me it’s quite important to have a good, filling brekkie.. with my Indian ginger & cardamom “chai”.. or my Arabian “shaay” infused with some aromatic sage leaves ! Depends on what is for breakfast! But with a big family to tend to.. and with super busy & at times chaotic mornings… breakfast generally is … Continue reading SPROUTED MOONG DHOKLA..!!ย 

PERI PERI CHICKEN SALAD( SUBWAY STYLE )!!ย 

PERI PERI CHICKEN SALAD( SUBWAY STYLE )!!  A couple of months back, as a birthday treat for my 16 year old daughter I took her along with her elder sis shopping to one of the well known malls here in Amman. We ended up doing more of window shopping than actually buying anything .. you know how particular girls can be .. everything has to … Continue reading PERI PERI CHICKEN SALAD( SUBWAY STYLE )!!ย 

Chamomile & Za’atar( Wild Thyme )Herbal Tea๐ŸŒฟ โ˜•๏ธ๐ŸŒฟโ˜•๏ธ

Chamomile & Za’atar( Wild Thyme )Herbal Tea๐ŸŒฟ โ˜•๏ธ๐ŸŒฟโ˜•๏ธ Come winter and the sniffles come with it..๐Ÿ˜ช..and unfortunately it’s something that I can’t escape..! This is my yearly winter gift that I get from my kids..which they bring from schools & universities..the not so welcome flu virus..and it passes on from one member of the family to another! No matter how careful I am, I have … Continue reading Chamomile & Za’atar( Wild Thyme )Herbal Tea๐ŸŒฟ โ˜•๏ธ๐ŸŒฟโ˜•๏ธ

Whole Wheat Banana Bread with Jaggery Molasses!! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿž

Whole Wheat Banana Bread with Jaggery Molasses!!  Friends.. I must tell you that my love & respect for those really sad looking, dark, blemished & over ripe bananas has increased by leaps & bounds.. & in fact it’s come to a point that I almost wish my kids don’t finish off the bananas so that I get an excuse to bake something lovely using them..lol! … Continue reading Whole Wheat Banana Bread with Jaggery Molasses!! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿž๐ŸŒ๐Ÿž

Carrot Walnut Cake..!! ๐Ÿฅ•๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฅ•๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฅ•

Carrot Walnut Cake..!! ๐Ÿฅ•๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฅ•๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฅ• So it was the husband’s birthday.. and I had lined up a menu with a few of his favorite things! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽSince birthdays and cakes go hand in hand, a cake had to be part of the menu. ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‚ Carrot walnut cake is his favorite cake and he loves it plain .. without any frosting or icing or any fancy toppings.๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅฎ๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅฎ๐Ÿฅ• But … Continue reading Carrot Walnut Cake..!! ๐Ÿฅ•๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฅ•๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฅ•