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Roasted Garlicky Asparagus
Hi everyone! It has been such a long time since I have blogged, and I have some exciting news! I am in training to be a Weight Watchers instructor and I am so excited to start! I have lost 46 lbs while on the program and it really works! I hope I will be able to help other people to do the same! I kind of had a lull in ideas, but I am back, and my latest recipe is for asparagus. I don’t know why, but I have been in the mood for asparagus lately, and that led me to come up with this delicious way to prepare it.…
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Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
Hello Everyone! So this time of year there are all kinds of yummy beautiful foods to harvest. My Mom’s garden has been very bountiful, and one I have been particularly enjoying beets this year! She normally cans all of her beets, but this year I snagged some fresh beets and roasted them and they were amazing! If you have never tried cooking with fresh beets, you really have to; they are absolutely delicious, zero points, and so healthy too! Here are some healthy facts about beets: The pigment in beets may help to prevent cancer. [1] Beets are a good source of Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Dietery…
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Authentic Syrian Hummus
TGIF everyone!!!!!! I am soooooooo glad that it is the weekend!! Today I am going to share with you my family recipe for hummus. My Dad’s side of the family is Syrian, so you can trust that I know what I am talking about when it comes to Middle Eastern Food! I know that hummus has become a bit of a craze lately, and all the hype is right. It is pretty healthy, and really delicious! But, there are a couple of things that annoy me about the craze. Firstly, everyone pronounces it “hum-mis”, and this is totally wrong! It really should be pronounced “hom-mous”!! The next thing, is all…