Cooking: Healthy!

  • Moroccan Salad: Fresh Fennel Bulb!

    I’m taking a bit of a break from crafting today as I need to be in the kitchen cooking up a storm, but first I wanted to tell you about this very delicious and simple Moroccan salad that’s a big hit over at my house. In Israel, fennel is largely a winter vegetable (we mostly…

  • Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce. Yumm!

    Here’s another great recipe for Chanukah from my friends over at gourmetkoshercooking.com  I have tried to make my own by throwing some apples in a pot, but I’m guessing that the addition of some pears, cinnamon and some vanilla makes all the difference! And if you’re worried that this might be a trend, namely posting…

  • Serve A Delicious And Healthy Israeli Salad For Breakfast!

    Okay, I have to admit it, this salad looks really delicious. And guess what? It is!  One of the interesting things about basic Israeli cuisine is the emphasis on fresh vegetables for breakfast and for supper, which is traditionally a light meal. (The largest meat meal is eaten in the afternoon, a very healthy way…

  • Whole Wheat Oatmeal And Yogurt Pancakes

    I have a confession to make. When my husband is out of town, I might very likely serve my kids pancakes for dinner. Mind you not just any pancakes, really healthy ones with just a dash of powdered sugar to elevate them to the level of “treat” This pancake recipe is one I made up…

  • Pomegranite and Mixed Fruit Salad: Refreshing, Simple and Looks Great!

    Yes, it’s true, I have been sitting in our Succah, or in the kitchen preparing lavish feasts, and yes, I said I wouldn’t be blogging, but today I made this salad by accident and just had to share it with you! It wasn’t totally by accident, but the ingredient that made this salad really delicious…

  • Delicious Home Baked Pita Bread (whole wheat!)

    Ever wonder how to go about baking your own Pita bread? No? Yes? That’s right, you can easily buy them at the store, but the ones I bake at home don’t compare to anything I could buy, not even close…..Now that I have discovered how to do it myself, I quite simply can’t live without…

  • Spicy Oven Baked Fries Will Disappear Quickly!

    Baked fries before being place in the oven Yes, I’ll agree, there’s nothing quite like the taste of deep fried french fries (chips in my part of the world) but I’m sure you know, fried foods are quite unhealthy for everyone, not just those trying to loose weight. A diet of fried foods could eventually…