A message from Chef Ahmed:The first time I tried Tomato Soup I really loved it. We had it at The Grove (our favourite breakfast place in San Francisco). We loved that restaurant so much we ate breakfast there every day we were in San Francisco! I tried to recreate the recipe yesterday and I think it turned out really good. I really loved this, and hope you do too.Enjoy!Chef AhmedP.S: try it with grilled cheese, they go together so great! Ingredients (serves 6): 10-12 large Roma Tomatoes Red Onion, 1 large Garlic, 2 whole heads Olive Oil, 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar, 1 tablespoon Vegetable Stock (1 Litre) Basil (fresh), 1 cup Cashews, half cup or a handful Tomato paste, 1 tablespoon...
There’s nothing better than hot chocolate in the winter, right?? I decided to try to learn a homemade recipe and wanted to share with you. Most of you guys were interested in learning this recipe too, so here it is.From: Chef Ahmed Ingredients:⅓ cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder½ cup of White Sugar1 pinch of Salt½ cup boiling Water3 ½ cups of Milk½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract (brand: Simply Organic - non alcoholic)optional (but not really!) : Marshmallows, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Powder Method: Combine the cocoa powder, sugar and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Mix together. Add in the boiling water and continue to mix. Turn on medium heat and bring the mixture to a soft boil while you stir. Let...
Fall is just around the corner, and you can already feel the air getting a bit cooler. I was craving something warm but not too heavy and this soup hit the spot perfectly. It’s simple to make and a yummy recipe that the whole family enjoys. I love the taste of the cumin and the little hints of ginger. I like topping my bowl with a splash of fresh lime juice and fresh coriander. Ingredients 3 tbsp Olive Oil 1 medium Onion, chopped 2 Carrots, chopped 1 large Zucchini, chopped 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 inch Ginger, grated 2 tbsp Cumin Salt Pepper 1 ½ cups Red Lentils, (soaked in water, discard water and rinse before adding to soup.Around 10 mins)...
Summer Berry and Rhubarb Crisp This crisp just screams S-U-M-M-E-R! Sweet & tart with a lovely crunchy nutty top-layer, you'll be making this over and over again. It's a healthy twist on the traditional crisp recipe and it's a great way to enjoy one of your favourite desserts while getting in some fruits, fibre and healthy fats with every bite! Feel free to switch up the berries and try different combinations. I can't wait for you to try this out! Your house will smell amazing and you'll have everyone running into the kitchen:) Topping: 1 cup, Old Fashioned Oats ½ cup, Unsweetened Shredded Coconut 1/3 cup, Sliced Almonds 1/3 cup, Coconut Sugar 1/4 tsp, Sea Salt 1/2 tsp, Cinnamon 6...
Oh, Cauliflower Rice! Where have you been all my life?!? I don't know, maybe I'm just a bit late to the game, but I'm so glad I finally tried this delicious rice substitute! If you haven’t tried it yet, here's a super simple and flavourful way to prepare cauliflower rice and get a ton of veggies into your meal. You might even get lucky (like I did) and slip it by the kids without them realizing it isn't actually rice! I chopped the cauliflower myself, but you can also just as easily pop it into a food processor to make small rice-sized pieces. You can also find pre-cut bags of "cauliflower rice" in your produce section. As for the veggies, you...
