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Vanilla Bean Frosting

Vanilla Bean Frosting

This is fluffy, delicious, melts in your mouth, and perfectly vanilla! This makes enough frosting for about 3 dozen cupcakes (with generous and lofty peaks of frosting!) or a double layer 9 inch cake. This easy recipe involves slicing open a real vanilla bean pod, […]

“Whining” & Dining

“Whining” & Dining

 Miami        Chicago        San Francisco     Traverse City (coming soon)              My husband and I have always loved to eat out, and we did not really stop once we had kids. We are not interested in […]

Passion Stars

Passion Stars

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We really enjoyed pretending to be at a beach laying out and sipping our Tropical Paradise smoothies we went for it again. I got some lovely fragrant passion fruits from Whole Foods (they are ripe when starting to wrinkle) and juicy starfruit.  Passionfruit is a very nutrient rich tropical fruit. It is high in vitamin A (carotenoids), antioxidants, iron, fiber and protein. The flesh, seeds, and pulp of the passionfruit provides about 5 grams of protein and 24 grams of fiber! So I just scooped the entire fruit out of its skin and into the blender; no need to strain the juice as others may suggest. Star fruit is also very high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. If you can find an organic one, its great to just toss it in with its waxy peel which has many nutrients within it. Star fruit is believed to improve the flow of milk in nursing mothers and to suppress cough. In this concoction, I also add vitamin C packed oranges and use a ripe banana as the sweetener and a potassium and fiber boost. 

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Passion Stars
Serves 3
SO refreshing and packed with vitamin C and potassium, this starfruit and passionfruit combination will energize you and whisk you away to your tropical fantasies.
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Prep Time
5 min
Prep Time
5 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 oranges (peeled)
  2. 2 passion fruits
  3. 1 star fruit
  4. 1 ripe banana
  5. 1/4 c water
  6. 1/2 c ice
Instructions
  1. slice a piece of the star fruit and the orange for garnish and reserve.
  2. Slice open the passion fruit and scoop out the flesh and seeds.
  3. Combine all ingredients into blender and blend on high for about 45 seconds.
  4. Garnish with a slice of fruit on your glass and enjoy!
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Tropical Paradise

Tropical Paradise

I always get the winter blues, but this winter is just brutal! I’ve been snowed in too many days to handle 2 small children in a not so spacious home. My daughter’s school has been cancelled enough times to make me lose my mind, and […]

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

With fresh garlic, ginger, and turmeric root blended in a sauce of lemon and tomato how could anyone resist this? My 100% authentic Indian girlfriend, Farheen, suggested which spices to use and taught me the importance of using fresh whole spices to toast and then grind before […]

Banana Date Smoothie

Banana Date Smoothie

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This banana date smoothie is a sweet and energizing drink to replenish your body with essential vitamins and minerals, as well as a good dose of protein. For this reason, this drink is perfect for Ramadan fasts. My father concocted this delicious drink one Ramadan, long ago, before smoothies were even a fad, although the addition of frozen strawberries is my own. 

It’s no secret in the Muslim world that dates are a superfood with numerous health benefits. It is no wonder that Muslims ritually start their fast and break their fasts with a date, as was the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) many centuries ago.  

Once an oddly shaped dried fruit seeming that only my family and I would consume in our Egyptian and Islamic traditions, here in the Midwest, dates are quickly becoming common place in grocery stores, and for good reason. 

Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, which grows in warm, dry regions such as the Middle East and parts of California. Dates are high in fiber, which helps reduce cholesterol, improves digestion, satiates the appetite, and fight heart disease and obesity. They are also high in Vitamin B, A, and K. B vitamins are the most prominent vitamin store in dates which include B6 and B9 (folic acid), which helps improve metabolism and produce new red blood cells. Dates are also very high in minerals including potassium, copper, calcium, iron, phosphate, magnesium, and manganese.

Although dates are such a sweet treat and thought to be high in sugars, they actually have a high nutritional ratio to the calories as well as a low glycemic index so they absorb into the body much more slowly giving steady releases of energy and several other sustained benefits. Thus, in moderation dates are an excellent sweetener to use in place of cane sugar or other sweet temptations. Whenever I try to cut out dessert and refined sugar from my weekly diet, I rely on these gems to satiate my cravings and give my body a sweet boost. 

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This brings me to this deliciously satisfying and filling energy smoothie! This drink is a concoction of my father’s, which he whipped up one Ramadan long ago. During Ramadan, Muslims are fasting from sunrise to sundown, and dates are in high demand! The benefits of a smoothie are obvious as you can squeeze in a lot more nutrition and whole foods into a smooth drink and gulp it all down quickly in the wee hours before dawn when preparing for a day’s fast. 

I use organic milk, however you could use coconut milk, oat milk, or almond milk as non-dairy substitutes that will still taste fantastic. Simply toss in 4-6 pitted dates, a whole ripe banana (or a frozen ripe banana), and a couple of frozen strawberries or ice cubes to make this shake that will keep your appetite satisfied and body well nourished for hours!  I enjoy this after a workout or before I run out of the house for the day running errands. 

Enjoy!

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Date Smoothie
Serves 2
A refreshing and energy boosting milkshake that will keep you full and energized thorough your day!
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Ingredients
  1. 3 cups cold milk
  2. 4-6 medjool dates, pits removed
  3. 1 ripe banana
  4. 4 frozen strawberries (optional) OR 1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions
  1. Remove the pit from the dates by slicing down the center, vertically along the length of the date.
  2. Combine all the ingredients into a blender and pulse to chop and distribute, then increase to the highest speed for 1 minute until smooth and frothy.
  3. Enjoy!
Adapted from My father 🙂
Adapted from My father 🙂
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Pad Thai

Pad Thai

  This is easily one of our favorite dinners in my home. It is my husband’s favorite dish I cook, and he only gets it when he’s REALLY good ;). This dish is perfect because it is so versatile with what vegetables you can add in, as well as […]

Pumpkin Spice Biscotti

Pumpkin Spice Biscotti

  These pumpkin spice biscotti are the perfect treat for these dreary cold autumn days. Made with fresh sugar pumpkins and the perfect blend of fragrant spices, these little cookies will make the perfect dunkers for your coffee or tea. The best part of all: […]

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