Nilagang Baka (Filipino Beef Soup) – The quick and easy way
This is one of the popular Filipino recipes called Nilagang Baka (literally translates to “boiled beef”). Traditionally, the beef and veggies are simmered in an hour or so, but this can be done quickly. The quickest way to enjoy this soup is…
Harissa Spiced Roasted Chicken
Chicken pieces spiced with homemade harissa – spicy, sweet and delicious! This can be marinated ahead of time and roast the next day. It’s funny how we complain about things without (sometimes) thinking that there are situations crazier than ours.…
Cookie Butter Filled Chocolate Muffins
Chocolate muffins filled with creamy, cheesy cookie butter mixture. For all those chocolate and cookie butter lovers, you’d definitely love every bite! So I had plan for the previous weekend. You know I always do. I cannot go on a…
{Whole30} Spicy Ground Beef and Butternut Squash
This dish of ground beef and butternut squash is spiced with nutmeg and cumin – will leave your kitchen smelling so warm and inviting and your tummy full and happy. There are times that even if you haven’t tasted the…
Nutella Brownies
These bars of brownies are fudgy and so full of Nutella goodness New colleague with two adorable girls who absolutely love anything Nutella gave me an excuse to make these super fudgy brownies that’s bursting with Nutella flavor. Unlike other…
{Whole30} Harissa Sweet Potato Fries
A very nice replacement to naughty deep-fried potatoes and this is Whole30 compliant. This has lesser oil, no flour or breadcrumbs for the coating – so this is gluten-free, too. I haven’t been getting enough sleep lately. I wake up…
Roasted Eggplant Shakshuka
Shakshuka with smoky roasted eggplant – what more should I say? I bet you know how amazing this one is! I took a break from the Whole30 program. It happened before Ramadan. It was difficult. Although I paused for a…
Graham Cracker Cookies
Cookies that are made with graham crackers – yeah! So crisp on the edges and soft inside – buttery and not too sweet. Perfect for a cup of tea! So here I am again, saving Mr. Graham Crackers. I didn’t…
Hummus Stuffed Dates
Dates stuffed with hummus – you think it is weird? I don’t know about you, but I just love it – it is nutty and sweet! Unique and very easy to prepare. It is unbelievable how time flies so fast.…
{Small Batch} Mango Streusel Muffins
Cinnamon-y muffins with chopped mangoes and with superb streusel topping. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. “Jhuls, where do you put all the food you put into your tummy?“ That’s the question I get to hear whenever I…
