Egyptian Okra Ingredients 1 pkg okra, frozen 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 tsp garlic, minced 1 Tbsp onion flakes, dehydrated 1 tsp sugar (optional) 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1 can(s) tomato sauce (8 oz.) water about 1 cup 1. In a pot over medium high heat add all ingredients. Add enough water to just about cover the okra. 2. Bring to boil then lower the heat, cover and let it simmer for about an hour or until the okra is very tender and sauce is thickened. 3. Serve over white rice or with pita bread.

EGYPTIAN KOSHARI RECIPE For the Crispy Onion Topping 1 large onion, sliced into thin rings Salt 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (optional) 1/2 cup cooking oil For Tomato Sauce Cooking oil 1 small onion, grated 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 –1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 1 28-oz can tomato sauce Salt and pepper 1–2 tbsp distilled white vinegar (optional) For Koshari 1 1/2 cup brown lentils, picked over and well-rinsed 1 1/2 cup medium-grain rice, rinsed, soaked in water for 15 minutes, drained 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper 1/2 tsp coriander 2 cups elbow pasta Cooking oil Water 1 15-oz can chickpeas, rinsed, drained and warmed (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Make the crispy onion topping. Sprinkle the onion rings with salt, then toss them in the flour to coat. Shake off ex ...

Nowadays, even our children have tablets and smart phones, and they spend more and more time looking down at them. Spending too much time in front of a screen isn’t just a concern for adults with desk jobs. Sedentary screen time impacts children too. The amount of time you can spend in front of a screen each day before it has a negative impact on your health isn’t much. According to the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, children aged five to 11 should spend less than two hours in front of a screen per day. For those aged two to four, it’s less than an hour. For young babies and toddlers it’s even less: the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology says they shouldn’t be getting any screen time at all. As you get older, two of the physical consequences of too much screen time are wei ...

When spring rolls around, the warmer weather and increased sunshine are big mood boosters. As a result, many of us try to reset our living space and start our annual spring cleaning routine. It doesn’t have to be a chore, though. Whether you’re a fan of Marie Kondo’s minimalism or good old-fashioned seasonal elbow grease, spring cleaning is a great way to add a bit more activity into your day. Here are a few tips to transform your chores into a fun way to get your body moving. Put on some tunes that make you want to move. Whether you’re a fan of rock and roll, salsa, or electronic dance music, pick some tunes that will help you pick up the pace as you clean and put a little pep in your step. This adds a cardiovascular element to your cleaning that’s good for your heart. Tighten those abs.  ...

HOMEMADE BOLOGNESE SAUCE INGREDIENTS 2 TEASPOONS OLIVE OIL 2 CLOVES GARLIC, CHOPPED 2 ONIONS, CHOPPED 1KG MINCED BEEF 2 X 400G CANS TOMATO PUREE 1 CUP (250ML) BEEF STOCK ¼ CUP CHOPPED FLAT-LEAF PARSLEY LEAVES EA SALT AND CRACKED BLACK PEPPER METHOD Heat a deep frying pan or saucepan over high heat. Add the oil, garlic and onion and cook for 3 minutes or until just soft. Add the mince and cook, stirring, until brown. Add the tomato puree and stock and rapidly simmer for 10–15 minutes or until thickened to your liking. Stir through the parsley, salt and pepper and serve over spaghetti or use as sauce in a lasagna. Serves 4.