Posted on May 23rd, 2013 by sanaacooks
Have you ever heard of forced party?. As I get more and more busy with my business and daughter’s activities, I lament the days gone by when my mom had her Istekbal. Growing up in Syria, I used to tease my mom about her Istekbal. She use to tell me that was a way for her and her [...]
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Posted on May 9th, 2013 by sanaacooks
serves 6 14 lasagna sheets for the tomato sauce 4 olive oil 4 cloves garlic, mashed 6 ounces can tomato paste 1 16-ounce can tomato sauce 1 teaspoon dry basil salt and pepper to taste for the basil pesto [...]
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Posted on April 18th, 2013 by sanaacooks
Vegan goat cheese makes 4 2-inches balls 12 ounces firm tofu 1 cup almond milk ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon chopped sage ½ teaspoon chopped tarragon 1 clove garlic 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional 4 tablespoons dry oregano -Freeze the tofu for 24 hrs. Remove from the freezer and allow the tofu to thaw [...]
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Posted on April 11th, 2013 by sanaacooks
Serves 4-6 2 pounds fresh spinach, chopped 1 medium onion, julienne 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup crumpled vegan feta * ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 ½ cup gluten free flour mixture for savory recipe ** 4 tablespoons vegan butter 3 tablespoons pureed cooked rice ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking powder -To make the [...]
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Posted on April 4th, 2013 by sanaacooks
I can’t think of a more inappropriate word for a vegetable than the word, “leek.” It brings forth images of anything but good food, which is what a leek is. For those of you who have never used leeks in cooking, permit me to describe what it is. It looks like a green onion on [...]
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Posted on April 2nd, 2013 by sanaacooks
If you love eggplant like me, you are going to love this dish. It has flavor, texture, color and it is very healthy. serves 4 2 medium eggplant 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 [...]
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Posted on March 21st, 2013 by sanaacooks
I was asked the other day by a slight acquaintance whether or not my husband cooked at home. I think some men are good cook, some men are not good cook but they are good helper , and then there is the others. The others are the one you don’t want them in the kitchen. My [...]
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