Greetings dear readers, and a very warm Eid Mubarak to all those who celebrate! I mentioned earlier this month that this past Ramadan was one of the toughest yet for me, a rumination only affirmed by the unfortunate bout of pharyngitis accompanied by an admission into the ER with low blood pressure and a high fever….
Sides and Snacks
Vegan Fattet Hummus
It is no secret to regular readers of this blog that chickpeas and I have a long-standing love affair. We were first formally introduced in 2009 and have been hot and heavy ever since. Whether it’s in a veggie packed hummus, a dense and flavourful falafel, or even in a quick curry – I am down for…
Herb and Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
I take pleasure in simple things. Solitary visits to the Saturday Farmers market, for example. While I would hardly consider myself an introvert, there are some activities that are best performed solo, and for me – this is definitely one of them. I love trawling the crowded outdoor market, bustling from stand to stand, and…
Cupcakes Gone Curry! Indian-Inspired Spinach, Chickpea-Almond Savoury Cupcakes
Inspiration strikes at the oddest of times. Last Friday I dragged my derriere out of bed at an ungodly hour to frost some incredible cupcakes for the roommate’s birthday. Four words: Chocolate-chip cookie dough stuffing (okay, maybe five). I couldn’t help but notice how the creamy cookie dough frosting resembled the lemon coriander hummus I’d made earlier…
Cumin Chickpea Scramble
Greetings all, and happy Friday or جمعة مباركة (blessed Friday) as we say in this part of the world. I know I promised another tomato-tastic recipe, but it will simply have to wait. Other pressing matters are at hand. Chickpeas. I’m happy to report that during my brief stay at home, I’ve managed to consume an…