Shrimp Noodle Soup

For extra flavors, add a splash of sherry to the soup before serving. You will need: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 1 pinch crushed red pepper 2 quarts chicken broth 1 cup peeled, diagonally sliced carrots 1 cup diagonally sliced celery 2 cups …

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Middle Eastern White Beans

For a nutritious and wholesome meal, yet not lacking in flavour, look no further. You would probably not find this dish in a Middle Eastern restaurant. It is the type of everyday dish served to the family. White kidney beans are slowly cooked in a tomato based sauce. Serve it over plain white rice. You …

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Chevre Cheesecake

A gluten-free, soy-free, cow dairy-free New York cheesecake that has that decadent mouth-feel. I have served it several times without anyone noticing it wasn’t the REAL STUFF. At a recent party my husband mentioned that he had not had cheesecake for 20 years because of his allergies so this became my goal and voila! Enjoy! …

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Quick Avocado Smoothie

Great Middle Eastern-style smoothie. You can substitute any milk for the almond milk. You will need: 1 ¼ cups almond milk 1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and sliced 1 small banana, sliced ¼ cup ice, or as needed 1 tablespoon honey (Optional) Instructions: Blend almond milk, avocado, banana, ice, and honey in a blender until smooth. …

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Simple Banana Bread

I developed this recipe because I wanted a bread recipe, not cake-like, while living in a 10-foot trailer. This recipe is very low in fat. You will need: 4 ripe bananas, mashed ⅔ cup white sugar 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup chopped walnuts Instructions: Preheat …

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