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Learn about my journey from Jordan to California, and all the amazing recipes that came out of it.

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Green Juice Recipe

Kale juice- the perfect morning drink

30 minutes

super easy

Crispy Kale Chips with Za’atar

Appetizers Side dishes Snacks

Crispy Kale Chips with Za’atar

45 minutes

easy

Kale Apple Salad

Raw Food Salad (salads and salad dressings)

Kale Apple Salad

20 minutes

super easy

Lentil Soup With Kale and Sweet Potatoes

Brunch/ Breakfast Soup

Lentil Soup With Kale and Sweet Potatoes

45 minutes

easy

My Grandma’s Chicken Buried in Vermicelli

Main dish (lunch/ dinners)

My Grandma’s Chicken Buried in Vermicelli

easy

Basil Oil

Basil Oil

easy

Pesto Sauce

Pesto Sauce

super easy

Basil Butter

Basil Butter

super easy

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I'm back with another Tuesday tip. One of the bigg

I'm back with another Tuesday tip. One of the biggest complaints about cooking with basil is that it is difficult to cut since it often bruises. The best way to prevent it from bruising is to use the chiffonade technique. This French slicing technique is where you stack the leaves on top of each other, roll them up, and slice them perpendicular to the roll. When using this technique, you should make sure you have a sharp knife. You can try this out with other leafy vegetables as well. Happy cooking.

Basil oil is fragrant olive oil with a strong basi

Basil oil is fragrant olive oil with a strong basil flavor. It is surprisingly easy to make, and it can make many dishes taste better. Just imagine a tasty pasta dish with some flavorful basil olive oil drizzled on top. Sounds divine, isn't it? Well, it tastes divine too. ⁣
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Click the blue link in my bio for this super easy recipe.

Creamy, rich butter tastes delicious as it is, but

Creamy, rich butter tastes delicious as it is, but adding some basil, garlic, and lemon zest take it to an entirely different level. Making basil butter is an excellent way to use some freshly grown basil leaves. Basil butter has basil’s sweet, savory, and pepper flavor, making it unique and aromatic. While this butter sounds like a fancy ingredient, it is actually super easy to make. ⁣
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Click the blue link on my bio to know how you can make it easily at home!

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Hold on a Sec, I am going to take a video💕😂

Pesto sauce is that iconic flavorful green sauce t

Pesto sauce is that iconic flavorful green sauce that makes every dish taste better. From fried eggs to sandwiches and pasta, pesto sauce will undoubtedly give your dish a bright and robust garlic flavor. While most people buy a jar of pesto sauce from the grocery store, many would be surprised to hear that it is actually very easy to make. Homemade pesto sauce is on an entirely different level. Click the blue link in my bio to know how you can make it yourself at home. And don't forget to tag #ranasrecipe when you try it out:)

On my birthday week, I want to take this opportuni

On my birthday week, I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who stood by me and believed in my dream- you are all definitely my kind of people. It has been amazing journey so long. So, this post is gratitude post for all the love and support you guys offer me everyday. And I really do hope you enjoy the view as much as I do! Ciao!

#ranasrecipe #gratitude #birthday #birthdayweekend

Another Tuesday tip, coming right up. If you are p

Another Tuesday tip, coming right up. If you are planning to grill fish, it is important to rub some olive oil all over the fish. This is an essential step before grilling the fish. The olive oil will prevent the fish from sticking to the grill. No more- broken grilled fish on your menu!

We are almost in the middle of September. It is th

We are almost in the middle of September. It is the season of fall, a season of change, and a season that reminds us that better days are coming. It has been a fun-tastic month for so long! To celebrate, here's a quick recap of all the amazing recipes you can try from my blog. I whipped up pickled peppers a whole different bunch of them. They taste amazing and you must definitely try them all. I also did two desserts since it is the end of the cherry season- cherry compote with yogurt and chocolate cherry cake. They tasted divine. ⁣
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The link to all these recipes is in my bio. Don't forget to tag #ranasrecipe when you try out these recipes. I will be delighted to hear from you. Cheers:)

Banana peppers are considered sweet peppers making

Banana peppers are considered sweet peppers making them perfect for pickling. Since they are not too spicy, I use them whole to get maximum flavor. This is a basic quick brine recipe, where you will need to keep them in the fridge for a few days before enjoying them. Within just two days, you can have the perfect pickled banana peppers. You can also adjust the amount of brine you make according to the size of the jar you are using. Click on the link in my bio for the full recipe.

Even the most seasoned recipe creators know that

Even the most seasoned recipe creators know that disaster can happen anytime! And that's what happened to these amazing pumpkin spice cakes I was trying in my kitchen today. The box opened and the cakes literally split.. they dont look amazing but they tasted divine.
Its just another day in the kitchen:)

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In my garden of peppers, I grew so many jalapeno p

In my garden of peppers, I grew so many jalapeno peppers that I had way more than I could possibly use. When making my pickled jalapeno peppers recipe, I knew I wanted to eat them in small portions, so I sliced them thin. That way, they can easily be added to sandwiches and used in small parts at a time. After letting them brine for 2 days, they made the most flavorful pickled peppers. ⁣
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Click the link in my bio to see the full recipe.

Mango habanero hot sauce is a tasty, flavorful sau

Mango habanero hot sauce is a tasty, flavorful sauce that can be added to many meat dishes. It is especially tasty when paired with pork. Mango habanero hot sauce has a uniquely sweet flavor compared to other hot sauces, which makes it interesting to pair with other flavors.
Click the link in my bio for the recipe.

So here's a Tuesday tip: If you are a fan of pickl

So here's a Tuesday tip: If you are a fan of pickled vegetables, I'm sure this tip will help you greatly. Always add grape leaves to the bottom of your jar. This is because Grape leaves have a substance called tannin that helps keep pickles crisp for a longer duration. So, do try it out and let me know how it worked out for you. If you are a fan of pickles, I have a new recipe up on my blog. Don't forget to check it out.

I had to practice many times to get these eggs rig

I had to practice many times to get these eggs right-but the efforts are totally worth the results! Such a yummylicious breakfast- a simple toast with sliced avocados, eggs with a dash of salt and pepper- a quick and easy meal for any day!

#ranasrecipe #egg #breafast #easyrecipes #easymeals #breakfastspread #lovefood

So, this is a family recipe and unlike my mom who

So, this is a family recipe and unlike my mom who stuffs the fish, I have made it a little different. I got a couple of freshly cleaned black snappers from the market to make this recipe. I decided to grill them on the BBQ, and instead of stuffing them, I made the stuffing like my mom used to and then served it on top of the fish after it was done cooking. The final result was divine. So, check out this amazing recipe. The link is in my bio!

For those who don’t know me yet, one fact you sh

For those who don’t know me yet, one fact you should know about me is that I can make the best granola you have ever had, so good that you wouldn’t want any other chocolate dessert. I’m not kidding! I made granola in my café for 10 years. The granola was sold directly to my customers and eventually took the business to a new level. This granola recipe is rich in chocolate but not overwhelmingly sweet! I used 70% dark chocolate to get the perfect blend of bitterness and sweetness. The maple syrup and honey combination really boosts the flavor and enhance the chocolate. The possibilities are endless! The link to the recipe is in my bio - do check it out.

And that's how I convince people that my recipes t

And that's how I convince people that my recipes taste amazing- all you have to do is try it! 😍😍
My Black Sea Bass recipe is up on my blog. Don't forget to check it out 🙂

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There is a reason why fans of Chick-Fil-A are supe

There is a reason why fans of Chick-Fil-A are super passionate about their chicken sandwiches – they’re simply delicious! This homemade Chick-fil-A Crispy chicken sandwich is a classic and delicious sandwich that everyone will crave! I made this recipe 10 times to perfect the recipe and ensure you can make the best juicy, crispy, tasty chicken sandwich. So, go ahead and try it out at your home. I'm sure you will be making this more than once. The link to the recipe is in my bio! Don't forget to tag me when you do it at home:)

Is there anything more luscious than a home-grown,

Is there anything more luscious than a home-grown, juicy peach on a warm summer day? However, not all peaches are large and juicy but you can grow large and juicy peaches too. Here's how: Remove a few peaches from the clusters on your peach tree to ensure there is optimum space between peaches. Reducing the number of peaches per limb or tree redirects energy into creating larger, higher quality fruits of those that remain. So, are you ready to try out this tip? Don't forget to save this post and let me know how it turns out for you.

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This braised vegetable recipe is a meal by itself.

This braised vegetable recipe is a meal by itself. It is a delicious assortment of vegetables braised in a sauce made with sweet peppers and tomato paste, and a spice mix until they are tender. This dish is called “khaddar”, which means vegetables in Arabic. It’s a popular vegan meal in the Middle East. The key to making this dish is to use fresh, seasonal vegetables. I like to use eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, and tomatoes, but you can use any combination of your choice. This recipe is so deliciously full of flavor that even those who don’t like vegetables will love this recipe.

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