Chipotle Red Beans

Chipotle Red Beans

INGREDIENTS 250 gms red beans1/2 medium sized onion, minced1 clove garlic, minced1 chipotle, chopped1 1/2 tsp cumin powder1 tsp paprika2 tbsp tomato pasteOlive oilWater DIRECTIONS Soak the beans for 8 hours, drain then boil until soft in pressure cooker with one bay leaf and vegetable 

Ajlaa’s Chicken Patties on a bed of Tomato and Mushroom Sauce

Ajlaa’s Chicken Patties on a bed of Tomato and Mushroom Sauce

U-Chen invited us to a casual dinner party at his place last week and his friend Ajlaa, prepared most if not all of the food served that evening. Among them was this really amazing chicken patties on a bed of tomato and mushroom sauce. I 

PF Chang’s spicy green beans

PF Chang’s spicy green beans

INGREDIENTS One pack long beans cut into 3” long pieces1/4 large onion, minced6-7 garlic, mincedThumb-sized ginger, minced3 tbsp chilli paste3 tbsp water2 tbsp thick soya sauce1 tbsp Canola oil DIRECTIONS Boil some water and black the cut long beans. It should take no more than 

Squid rings in tomato sauce Spanish style

Squid rings in tomato sauce Spanish style

INGREDIENTS 500 gms squid rings1/2 medium sized onion, minced6 – 7 cloves garlic, mince3 – 4 guindilla2/3 pack tomato paste1 cap Sherry vinegar2 tbsp olive oil1/2 cup water DIRECTIONS Mix the tomato paste with 200 ml water. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small 

Nando’s style roast chicken

Nando’s style roast chicken

Tired of Martha Stewart’s Perfect Roast Chicken, I scoured the internet for a Nando’s chicken kind of recipe. Back when Nando’s had a restaurant in Kuwait, we could go there for their amazing grilled chicken but now, alas, they’re gone. I knew I wanted to 

Chickpeas Marrakesh

Chickpeas Marrakesh

Hubby invented this dish and its really different from all the “healthy” food we’ve ever cooked. And to think it was all the result of experimentation done right! I was looking through the photos in my Aperture library and cleaning them up when I found 

Karen’s Almond Cookie’s for Low-Carb Tiramisu

Karen’s Almond Cookie’s for Low-Carb Tiramisu

INGREDIENTS 4 ounces almond flour, 1 cup 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 eggs, separated 2/3 cup granular Splenda or equivalent liquid 1 teaspoon vanilla DIRECTIONS Grease a 11×17" baking sheet and line with parchment paper or a silicone baking liner. Grease the 

Chilled Espresso Custard

Chilled Espresso Custard

Serves: 4 South Beach Phase 1 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups 1 % milk 2 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons sugar substitute 2 teaspoons espresso powder or instant decaffeinated coffee 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Ground cinnamon, for garnish Lemon twists, for garnish DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl, 

Caesar Salad with Cajun Grilled Chicken

Caesar Salad with Cajun Grilled Chicken

We all love Caesar Salad especially if its made the right way. As a side dish or to start a meal. But as a main meal, its nice with Cajun-style grilled chicken breasts. I never knew how to make Cajun chicken so the first time 

Egg Muffins

Egg Muffins

Since we started the South Beach Diet, we’ve discovered that we could eat really interesting stuff AND lose weight. Well, I still can’t eat pasta but I’m getting there. We discovered Kalyn’s Kitchen when we Googled for South Beach meal plans and recipes…she has an 

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