Author Archives: Eat-O-Live

The Art of Pasta

Let us prepare a simple, yet delicious meal. Everyone loves pasta, right? Ingredients: One bag of Pasta 1/2 Pound of Ground Beef Tomato Paste Half Diced Onion Two Diced Pieces of Garlic Salt & Pepper Olive Oil Water How to … Continue reading

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Moutabal (Eggplant Dip)

Everytime someone knows that I cook Arabic food, they ask me if I know how to make Moutabal and if I can show them how. It is a very unique, tasty dip and easy to prepare. Ingredients: 2 Medium Eggplants 3 Tbsp of Tahini … Continue reading

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Birthday Treat

I got this Kitchen Aid mixer for my birthday a few weeks back. One of the first things that I made with it was a chocolate cake.  The mixer made is so easy and time saving to mix the dough … Continue reading

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Athens – Greece

In May 2010, I went to Athens, Greece.  It was my first European vacation.  I was surprised how the views and buildings reminded me of my hometown Safita and many other cities in Syria.  Once I had tasted the food, the … Continue reading

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Fatoush Salad

Fatoush is a common salad in the Middle East. When i was growing up in Syria, good Fatoush was an indicator of a good restaurant. I always felt my mom’s was the best ;). Ingredients: Tomatoes Cucumber lettuce Red Cabbage Baby Arugula … Continue reading

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Hummus

Hummus is one of my favorite appetizers. If you have ever been to the Middle East or to a  Middle Eastern restaurant, you know hummus is an essential dish. Let’s make home-made Hummus Ingredients: 1 Can of chick peas or … Continue reading

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Muhammara (Tomato Dip)

A very famous Lebanese, Syrian dip Ingredients: Four Medium Size Tomatoes Half an Onion Diced One Tbsp of Olive Oil Two tablespoons of Sweet Paprika One teaspoon of Chili  Pepper Salt and Pepper Half a cup of Bread Crumbs Half … Continue reading

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Coxinha (Brazilian Chicken Dumplings)

My mom taught me this Brazilian dish a few days ago. I was hesitating to try it because it seemed like lot of work, but when I did I totally loved it and was worth the time. Ingredient for the … Continue reading

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Chicken and Potato

It is one of those days when you have not stopped running around. You don’t want to stand anymore but you still want to have a tasty homemade meal. Here you go! Ingredients: Chicken  Potatoes Salt & Pepper Vegetable Oil … Continue reading

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Feeding Baby – Stage One (4 to 6 Months)

Feeding babies can be different from one person to another. It is always wise to ask your pediatrician first and test foods to see if the baby is allergic. 4-5 months (the first month you decide to start solid food) … Continue reading

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