Recipes ‚Ä∫ Mains Viral Tortilla Hack (20+ Global Filling Ideas + Low-carb Options!) By Samira Kazan updated November 01, 2023 What is the viral ‘TikTok tortilla hack’ and how can you do it at home? Learn 20+ ways of enjoying this tortilla trend (plus TIPS!) with Globally-inspired fillings – including vegan tortillas, low-carb wraps, dessert options, and more! If you’ve spent any time at all on TikTok (or even Instagram, now) recently, then you’ll probably have come across the #tortillatrend/#tortillahack/#wraphack that’s doing the rounds at the moment....

Roundups 12 Refreshing Mango Recipes to Try This Summer By Samira Kazan published May 16, 2025 Love mangoes as much as I do? I have all the best mango recipes to try this summer. From creamy mango smoothies and ice cream to spicy mangonada , mango salsa, and even homemade mango boba pearls —these recipes are perfect for warm days, picnics, or anytime you are craving something fruity and tropical....

Recipes › Mains Authentic Chinese Eggplant Recipe By Samira Kazan published November 07, 2022 Swap out your weekly stir-fry for this delicious Chinese eggplant recipe , the perfect veggie alternative that sacrifices none of the flavors. Packed with eggplant garlic sauce, you’d never guess this classic Chinese dish was gluten-free AND vegan. One of my favorite ways to serve one of my favorite vegetables is with a delicious Asian garlic sauce....

Seafood Cajun Shrimp Pasta By Samira Kazan updated December 20, 2024 Creamy and packed full of warming spices, my creamy cajun shrimp pasta makes the perfect mid-week meal and is quick and easy to make. The best pasta dishes are the ones that are delicious AND easy to put together – and that’s not even the best thing about my cajun shrimp pasta. Mixed with a flavorful, creamy cajun sauce, it’s ready in less than thirty minutes and best served with crusty bread for a rich buttery weekday dinner....

Recipes › Drinks Easy Fruit Punch By Samira Kazan updated October 10, 2024 A heatwave is on its way here in the UK as the summer weather ramps up to 100%. So, as usual, I’m turning to all my favorite summer beverages to keep me cool and refreshed. Along with big jugs of pineapple lemonade and peach iced tea , I’ve also been experimenting with different easy fruit punch recipes for the BBQ I keep telling myself I’ll plan....

Recipes › DIYs Homemade Rose Petal Jam (+ Uses) By Samira Kazan updated August 13, 2024 A flavorful, delicious, and simple rose petal jam recipe made with just 4 ingredients and a simple process! Perfect as a spread, slathered, or spooned into desserts- this rose jam will take your dishes to the next level! The flavor of rose is one of my ultimate guilty pleasures, and not just because I’ve grown up consuming it a lot with delicious Lebanese sweets....

Recipes › DIYs How to Grow Onions at Home From Food Scraps By Samira Kazan updated April 11, 2025 A super simple how-to for growing spring onions at home from food scraps , to re-use numerous times. With two methods that can both be done indoors, with little space and mess and no onion seeds necessary! I struggled with what to title this blog post because it’s not about growing spring onions at home from scratch, but rather it’s about how to regrow onions from your food scraps....

Recipes › Drinks How To Juice Ginger With and Without Juicer By Samira Kazan updated April 11, 2025 A simple DIY guide on how to juice ginger with or without a juicer , along with ideas for using the juice and saving the pulp. We’re no strangers to ginger juice on this blog. In fact, you may have already seen my recipes for simple ginger shots and ginger and turmeric shots ....

Recipes › Breakfast How to Make an Açaí Bowl (Frozen Açai Smoothie) By Samira Kazan updated July 18, 2024 How to make an açai bowl with a base of just 3-ingredient antioxidant-rich acai smoothie topped with a nourishing combination of protein, fiber, and nutrient-dense toppings! The result is a homemade acai bowl perfect for a nourishing breakfast or refreshing treat! On days when I want a nutritious, delicious, and simple breakfast that’s ready in minutes, I turn to oatmeal and simple smoothie bowls like this vegan chocolate smoothie bowl , mixed berry smoothie , avocado banana smoothie , and this frozen acai bowl....

Ingredient Guides How to Make Peach Simple Syrup By Samira Kazan updated February 06, 2026 How to make peach syrup – a summery peach simple syrup recipe with just 2 base ingredients and several flavor variations, perfect for peach iced tea, lemonade, cocktails, and drizzling over pancakes , waffles, and ice cream! I recently picked up what feels like an entire bushel-full of peaches for a project and ended up with plenty of leftovers....

Beef Oxtail Stew By Samira Kazan published January 30, 2026 This rich and hearty oxtail stew is slow-cooked until the meat is fall-apart tender, simmering with onions, carrots, and a deep, savory broth. Thanks to the collagen-rich oxtail, it’s not just comforting – it’s naturally nourishing too. Traditionally braised low and slow, oxtail transforms into an unbelievably tender, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for cozy dinners. Whether served over fluffy jasmine rice or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce, every bite is pure comfort....

Recipes › Desserts Qatayef Ashta (Lebanese Filled Pancakes | Ramadan Dessert) By Samira Kazan updated November 14, 2023 How to make Qatayef two ways: filled pancakes with a sweetened cream (ashta) or nut filling and then shaped into a cone and doused in syrup or sealed and fried until crisp! This popular Ramadan dessert is simple to prepare and can even be made dairy-free! Want to save this recipe? What is Qatayef?...

Recipes › Appetizers Quick Pickled Asparagus By Samira Kazan updated November 02, 2023 Are you ready to pickle to perfection? I know I am. But walk right on by the cucumbers and onions – we’re here to make asparagus pickles! Pickled asparagus is quick, healthy, and super easy to make. You might be asking yourself – really, pickled asparagus? It’s not as crazy as you think! Marinated asparagus in a jar gives these already flavorsome veggies an extra kick....

Recipes › DIYs Simple Homemade Chili Sauce (Red Chilli Sauce) By Samira Kazan published December 29, 2020 Make the ultimate simple homemade chili sauce at home with just 4 ingredients, a few minutes, and tons of ways to customize! This red chilli sauce is perfect for spreading over sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and more! Vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, and can be made oil-free! For anyone looking to add that little extra spice to their food, chili is the way to go....

Pantry Simple Turmeric Honey Paste (+ Uses) By Samira Kazan updated October 28, 2023 A simple DIY for turmeric honey, made with three ingredients, including a list of uses such as turmeric honey shots (recipe included!) Over this past year or so I’ve become absolutely turmeric obsessed. This turmeric honey ‘paste’ is a super simple way to incorporate it into your lifestyle. I’ve already posted recipes for a golden spice mix, Turmeric paste, and golden milk....

Recipes › Drinks Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat) By Samira Kazan updated June 07, 2024 A creamy, flavorful strawberries and cream Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat). Using all-natural ingredients, this strawberry frappe is healthier, with lower calories, sugar, and fat. Plus, it can be made sugar-free, dairy-free, vegan, and keto! When the sun is shining, I automatically find myself craving icy-cold and sweet drinks. While your nearest Starbucks/coffee shop may be convenient for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, the drinks are usually loaded with sugars, calories, unneccesary ingredients....

Recipes › Mains Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe By Samira Kazan updated November 28, 2023 These easy stuffed bell peppers with ground beef and rice are topped with cheese and make for a simple, hearty, healthy, wholesome, and delicious, family-favorite meal! Finding simple but delicious and nutritious meals the entire family will love can be a struggle. Still, stuffed vegetables have always gotten the green light from my family and many others....

Recipes The Best Blueberry Smoothie By Samira Kazan updated April 10, 2025 This creamy blueberry smoothie is packed full of fruity flavors and amazing nutritional benefits. Full of antioxidants, you can customize my frozen blueberry smoothie however you want and have it as breakfast or snack. I love smoothies since, with them, it doesn’t feel like I’m forcing myself to eat well. I can put it all in a blender, make something delicious, and my body will thank me for it....

Ingredient Guides An Introduction to Sugar and Sugar Substitutes (Natural) By Samira Kazan updated February 21, 2024 Having recently shared a post on baking powder vs. baking soda (after sharing the information on my Instagram stories), everyone seemed to enjoy this type of content – exploring more about the ingredients we use (myself included). So I’m back again, this time with an introduction to sugar and natural sugar substitutes. Want to save this recipe?...

Lebanese Authentic Falafel Recipe (My Family’s Famous Restaurant Version) By Samira Kazan published May 12, 2025 This is the authentic falafel recipe I grew up with — straight from my family’s restaurant in Lebanon. These golden, herb-packed fritters were so popular, there’d be lines out the door. And now I’m sharing all our best tips so you can make them perfectly at home. The base is simple but powerful: soaked chickpeas, fresh herbs, onions, garlic, and just the right blend of spices....