1961. Electrolyte Water

So apparently, drinking water is not enough. To specify, drinking just any water, is not enough. Water void of minerals will not hydrate us. It is mineral-rich water that our bodies need.

1960. Date Caramel Dip

A thick, almost toffee, caramel dip with fresh crunchy apples is a delight. This version falsifies the caramel into a healthier version using only dates and cream (and salt).

1959. Rice Paper Shrimp

In case you wanted to make a more substantial meal of last post's express egg rice, these express rice paper shrimps are it. 

1958. Express Egg Rice

This express egg rice is a quick so nutritious and delicious meal that is put together in mere minutes especially if you have leftover rice available.

1957. Yogurt Biscuit Cake

Apparently when you put cookies into Greek yogurt, and keep it in the fridge overnight, the cookies will soften from the yogurt and the whole thing will taste like cheesecake.  The result should be soft moist 'cake like' layers paired with greek yogurt which will taste like a 'healthier' cheesecake! If needed, top with honey for more sweetness.

1956. Chicken Rice Soup for Flu

Many times, simple is best. Chicken broth is a healing and nutrient-dense food that is flavorsome and generally included for overall health. Now if one were to be inflicted with the flu, its healing properties shine. 

1955. Appetizer Olive Oil Vineleaves

If I am not careful, I'll be having as many vineleaf varieties in the MCW archives as I have kubbas. Honestly, that might now be a bad thing, just look at how different they all are: breakfast lebne stuffed vineleaves, spring roll vineleaves, airfryer vineleaves, slow cooker vineleaves, and cold vineleaves with sultanas and walnut, prune vineleaves, and that's not to mention other innovative use of vineleaf in vineleaf feta parcels, vineleaf haloomi and preserved lemon parcels, vineleaf meat kofta, and vineleaf saffron rice tart.

1954. Shrimp Broccoli Saute

Eating whole foods has been made to be much more difficult than it really is. This quick shrimp broccoli saute is colorful and nutritious and will be ready faster than a meal can be delivered. 

1953. Saffron Cream Stuffed Dates

I have always enjoyed a decent dip, savory or sweet. Lately, I've been making my lighter meals into dips; the options are endless. Crudites with ranch, pea dip with carrot sticks (one of my favorites), strawberries and cream cheese frosting... And now these delicious dates with a saffron ashta.

1952. Cheese Thyme Shortbread Sticks

It was time for a savory post after the sweetness of the last two. Scotland comes in strong with the cheesy herby savory version of shortbread in the form of sticks.