Today’s recipe for Orange Cardamom Olive Oil Tea Cake is a clever, slightly sweet, slightly savory tasting tea cake made with no refined sugar or white flour. Hints of citrus and cardamom plus a subtle taste of olive oil give this honey-sweetened bread a complex and delicious flavor profile.
Weekly Healthy Recipes
Winter Green Smoothie Detox
A simple recharging Green Smoothie recipe great to reset your system for healthy eating in time for the holidays. Loaded with spinach, fruit and ginger. Hello Ovenhugger friends! We made it through the holidays, it’s January, it’s 2020, we’re not in a war, all is well in the world. I’m so excited about the good…
Tropical Sugar-free Granola
In this tropical granola, we use a simple Sugar-free granola base. This recipe is versatile – simply add the fruit and nuts of your choice. It’s sweetened with apple sauce and cinnamon. Our family has been enjoying it with Hawaiian inspired add-ins during our winter holiday vacation, making it with our own tropical granola twist.
How to Stock a Persian Pantry
Cooking Persian food may seem daunting between the exotic ingredients list and the time consuming process of preparing old world recipes. This stock the pantry article lists ingredients that are easy to find (where and how to get them), substitutions, and tips and tricks to simplify making delicious, nutritious Persian recipes.
Naan Berenji Persian Rice Flour Cookies
Light and aromatic, Naan Berenji Persian Rice Flour Cookies are delicate, lightly sweetened, pretty cookies. Traditionally served around the Persian New Year and welcome any time of year! Our recipe is low in sugar and naturally gluten-free. Naan berenji is my favorite of all Persian cookies and sweets! I can easily eat a whole plate…
Baked Healthy Chilaquiles
Baked Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole (Healthy Chilaquiles) is a family favorite for brunch that’s always a hit around the holidays. I like to think of this dish as breakfast nachos with a healthy twist!
Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
It’s easy to make fresh, baked corn tortilla chips right at home. Store-bought and restaurant tortilla chips are more than likely deep-fried. To make them at home simply slice up your favorite corn tortillas, add spray oil, salt, and spices. Healthier chips will be at your fingertips and ready for salsa, guacamole, or chip strips…
Tah-Cheen Baked Persian Chicken and Rice Casserole
Tah-Cheen is a delicious Persian baked chicken and rice casserole made with eggs and yogurt. “Cheen” in Farsi means to arrange. Enjoy this traditional Persian comfort food rich with aromatic saffron and turmeric. This recipe is simplified and modernized. We put this dish together in less time by using leftover rice and pre-cooked chicken.
How to Prepare Persian Rice in a Rice Cooker
Iranians take their rice very seriously! It has to be high-quality long-grain, Basmati rice. When prepared correctly Persian rice is aromatic, flavorful, and fluffy. The grains are easily separated with a fork – never sticky. Rice is the cornerstone of every Iranian meal. Today’s recipe is for how to prepare fool-proof Persian rice in…
Healthy Cowboy Cookies
This recipe for Healthy Cowboy Cookies is the perfect treat. These holiday cookies have chocolate, oats, nuts, cranberries, coconut, and a splash of rum! Each chewy bite will melt in your mouth! This recipe for Healthy Cowboy Cookies is a riff on Laura Bush’s popular recipe for Cowboy Cookies (also known as Laura Bush’s Texas…