From the Vitality Food Feature ‘A HEALTHY VEGETARIAN FEAST‘.

Swiss chard, kohlrabi leaves, or other vegetable leaves may be substituted for the grape leaves. Also, the same stuffing used in cabbage rolls may be substituted. (Serves 8)

THIS BEAN AND ALMOND SOUP FROM NORTH AFRICA IS EXOTIC, NOURISHING, AND DELICIOUS

THIS CHICKPEA STEW WITH TOMATOES AND SWEET PEPPERS IS A GREAT SOURCE OF PROTEIN, AND FILLS THE TUMMY WITH COMFORT ON A COLD DAY

MAHAMARA (RED PEPPER DIP) COMBINES YOGHURT AND SPICES WITH HEARTY CHICKPEAS

From the Vitality Food Feature 'A HEALTHY VEGETARIAN FEAST'. The recipe for this appetizer differs somewhat from the hummus dish recipes found in the Greater Syria area (Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan). The addition of spices and yoghurt makes this version much tastier. (Serves 12) Ingredients 2 cups cooked chickpeas 1 large garlic clove, crushed […]

This recipe is a tasty and festive version of taboula. (Serves 12)
Ingredients
1/2 cup fine burghul (or bulghur wheat), soaked for 10 minutes in cold water, then drained by pressing

Flavourful Recipes for the Holiday Season

How many times have you looked forward to a holiday feast, only to find yourself bloated and tired after overindulging in meat, cheese, and bread? It’s a common occurrence.

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Peasant Comfort Foods for Deep Winter Dining'. This dish is believed to have originated in Puerto Rico and then spread to the other islands in the Caribbean. (Serves 4 to 6) Ingredients 4 Tbsp olive or coconut oil 1 pound frozen okra, thawed 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 cloves […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Peasant Comfort Foods for Deep Winter Dining'. (Serves 4 to 6) Ingredients 3/4 cup split lentils 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large sweet pepper, finely chopped 1 Tbsp curry powder 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon salt 3-1/2 cups water 3/4 cup […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Peasant Comfort Foods for Deep Winter Dining'. The indigenous peoples of Mexico believed that corn had a divine origin. They called this golden grain the ‘food of the gods’ and believed that the gods first made humans from corn. It was so important in their culinary world, they called it […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Peasant Comfort Foods for Deep Winter Dining'. This North African soup is both exotic and tasty.  (Serves about 6 to 8 people) Ingredients 1/2 cup navy beans, soaked overnight in 6 cups of water mixed with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup blanched almonds, pulverized 2 medium sized onions, finely […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Peasant Comfort Foods for Deep Winter Dining'. There are numerous versions of this famous Eastern European soup/stew; this is mine.  (Serves about 8) Ingredients 4 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 pound beets, thoroughly washed, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes 4 […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Peasant Comfort Foods for Deep Winter Dining'. This sauce is served with every meal in Tunisia, North Africa.  It is an excellent condiment for those who like their food fiery hot. A little, or a lot, of this hot sauce can be added to the entrées which follow to fire […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Peasant Comfort Foods for Deep Winter Dining'. In Morocco, Harira is served as a daily soup, to begin a feast, or to break the fast in the evenings of Ramadan – the Muslim holy month. This version is much more spicy than the Harira usually cooked in Morocco. (Serves 12) […]

The red-hot embers kept us barely warm as we huddled around a Tunisian earthenware qanoun (tiny stove) at our friend's home in Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. On that cold January day in Africa’s northernmost republic, the aromas flowing from the kitchen aroused our hunger as we waited for the household cook to prepare […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'OPEN SESAME'. Ingredients 1 large or 2 small ripe avocados, about 1 lb 1 clove garlic 4 Tbsp tahini 4 Tbsp olive oil 4 Tbsp water 4 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley or coriander 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper pinch cayenne 1) Pit and quarter avocados, then place along […]