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Fajita Chicken Burrito Bowl

January 19, 2021

This Fajita Chicken Burrito Bowl was so good that the niece declared she can eat this for a week straight. Well, I could not agree more. This bowl of cilantro-lime rice, fajita chicken, sautéed peppers, black beans, corn, onion, guacamole and sour cream was simply off-the-charts worth the extra prep. It was just so very good!! This recipe might involve a…

Healthy Soup/Salad

Easy Kimchi Recipe

February 20, 2019

I have heard that making Kimchi can be pretty daunting and I had to give it a try. Truthfully, besides salting the napa cabbage which takes some time, (You can always Netflix while waiting!) I think everything else is easy! Furthermore this Easy Kimchi Recipe makes it even quicker! So what makes this kimchi easy? Okay, let's start with how the traditional…

Healthy Quick and Easy Seafood Soup/Salad Yum Picks by Maya

Easy Miso Glazed Salmon

February 11, 2019

It's Monday. So, what time is it? Remember what I said in a previous post? For those who remembered, I heart thee. <3. For those who don't, well it's okay. I won't blame you for not paying attention to me. :( In 1 of my previous post, I said... "Do you feel that you tend to eat cleaner on Mondays? Especially after all…

Quick and Easy Soup/Salad Vegetarian

Tabbouleh Recipe

December 14, 2018

So, the holidays are fast approaching. As much as I feel I should be eating all the yummy food that the season is offering right now, my mind tells me that I should incorporate more healthy stuff before the holidays. Yup basically eat from Christmas till new year before the new resolutions start, yet again. *Grins* I am a huge fan…

Healthy Noodles/Pasta Quick and Easy Yum Picks by Maya

Thai Glass Noodle Salad

December 6, 2018

As much as I love western food, the cook in me knows that the best flavors come from Asian cuisines. Asian cuisines are drawing more attention around the world and it encompasses many varieties of cuisines; Chinese, Indian or Thai, just to name a few. Asia has a very long history of using spices and herbs. Dishes like Tom yum, Curries and…

Breakfast Healthy Meat Quick and Easy Soup/Salad

Healthy Chicken and Avocado Salad

August 20, 2018

Avocado has gained in popularity over the past few years and is known as a superfood now. It is not just healthy, but also smooth and creamy and its consistency works in a lot of recipes be it is savory dishes or even a dessert. They are known to grow throughout South and Central America for thousands of years. It is…

Healthy Noodles/Pasta Quick and Easy Soup/Salad Vegetarian

Farfalle with Spinach and Orange Salad

August 17, 2018

TGIF folks!! Aren’t you glad that Friday is back for a visit again? I am definitely elated although I know that I would be slogging away with the housework over the weekend considering that Eid is approaching next week. The week has been a drag and the only silver lining was this big bowl of Farfalle with Spinach and Orange Salad.…

Healthy Quick and Easy Soup/Salad Vegetarian

Insalata Caprese Recipe

August 2, 2018

Whenever I have red & juicy tomatoes at home, my mind only goes 2 ways; a Bruschetta or a nice plate of Insalata Caprese. Since I also got a pack of fresh mozzarella, it had to be the latter. As easy and delicious a Caprese salad is, I was thinking would it not be easy to squeeze a whole blog post…

Healthy Quick and Easy Vegetarian Yum Picks by Maya

Lemon Couscous with Grilled Vegetable Salad

March 15, 2016

This Lemon Couscous with Grilled Vegetable salad is that kind of a vegetarian dinner that I would not mind having every single night. The combination of lemon couscous with grilled vegetables and feta cheese. This in my book, is positively a 5-star recipe. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Anyone caught the eclipse? I missed it. I was all geared up to catch a glimpse of the…

Healthy Quick and Easy Soup/Salad Vegetarian Yum Picks by Maya

Delicious Quinoa Salad

January 28, 2016

Two days back, I shared a post as to how to prepare quinoa. Reason was, I want you guys to try this salad. YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS RECIPE!!! If this sounds like I am shouting, then I’m not sorry one bit, as I want you guys to understand that you NEED to try this recipe. I’m so in love with this…