Fattoush Salad makes a frequent appearance on the Middle Eastern dinner table. A simple chopped salad dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. Homemade pita chips serve as croutons! INGREDIENTS 2 loaves pita bread Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 tsp sumac, more for later Salt and pepper 1 heart of Romaine lettuce, chopped 1 English cucumber, chopped 5 Roma tomatoes, chopped 5 green onions (both white and green parts), chopped 5 radishes, stems removed, thinly sliced 2 cups chopped fresh parsley leaves, stems removed 1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (optional) Lime-vinaigrette 1 1/2 lime, juice of 1/3 cup Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt and pepper 1 tsp ground sumac 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional) scant 1/4 tsp ground allspice (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Toast the pita bread in ...

Stuffed Zucchini  Ingredients 10 small Lebanese zucchini, approximately 10 cm long salt 2 heaped tbsp tomato paste natural yoghurt, to serve Stuffing 1 cup(200 g) long-grain rice, washed 250 glean minced beef 1 medium tomato, finely diced ½onion, finely diced ⅓ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley ⅓ cup chopped mint ⅓ cup chopped coriander ¼ tsp chilli powder 1 tsp baharat or allspice 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp salt 20 g butter, softened 2 tbs olive oil Directions Thoroughly combine the stuffing ingredients. Cut off the zucchini stalks, then slice off the dried tips at the opposite ends without removing too much flesh. Carefully hollow out the zucchini from the stalk end by pushing and turning a manakra into the flesh. The tool will remove thin fingers of flesh at ...

Many people would agree that there’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep. Stressful day at the office? Long hours running errands with the kids? All this can be repaired with restorative sleep. On the other hand, not getting the eight to nine hours of sleep that you need may leave you feeling grumpy and tired all day. But here’s something you may not know: you have far more control over the quality of your sleep than you think. Choose a good mattress If you wake up with aches and pains that were not there when you went to bed, it may be time to get a new mattress. A good mattress supports the natural contours of the body, letting your muscles and joints fully relax. Test your pillow The quest for a restful night’s sleep should always include a proper pillow. Keep in mind that your hea ...

Keto Chili  1 ½ pounds ground beef 1 yellow onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 jalapeno, minced 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup tomato paste 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes 2 cups beef broth 2 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt Instructions Add the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper to a large deep pot and cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. When meat is cooked through, drain fat from pan. Add the jalapeno, garlic, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, and salt and stir. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for at least 20 minutes, preferably an hour for the best taste and texture. Serve with sour cream and shredded cheddar, as desired. Notes Simmer for at least 20 minutes before serving. The longer the chili sim ...

Steps to Make It 1.Preheat the oven to 425 F. 2.Using a sharp paring knife, make an X-shaped cut on the round side of each chestnut, to keep them from exploding from internal pressure when heated. 3.Arrange them on either a baking rack or a baking sheet. 4. Transfer the chestnuts to the oven and roast them until the skins have pulled back from the cuts and the nutmeats have softened (exactly how long will depend on the chestnuts, but at least 15 to 20 minutes).   Sourced from: https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-roast-chestnuts-in-oven-4113870