Warm & Cozy Cauliflower, Potato & Chickpea Stew

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There are a few recipes I'm sharing on my other blog. 

This is one of them!

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Cauliflower Stew with Potatoes, Chickpeas and Smoky Paprika

Bon Appetit!

xo ~ Jilly

Mediterranean Eggplant Stew

I've moved! Please visit my new blog Sew French to get this recipe and many more! Click on the link: Mediterranean Eggplant Stew

Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

When I was in my early 20's, I lived in a Philadelphia neighborhood slowly undergoing gentrification. My tiny one-bedroom apartment had a large window that overlooked a brick-enclosed back yard. The little green yard in the middle of the city always made me feel special. The Philadelphia Museum of Art was in walking distance, another bonus. There were a few trendy restaurants and bars nearby. A park known for prostitution and drug trafficking was just a few blocks away. 

At that time, I worked as a case manager helping foster children. My boss was a pervy, middle-aged man who hit on me, while telling me my skirts were too short. When I refused to go out with him, he became insulting and mean. My boyfriend was a slightly charming sociopath. He caused my father tremendous anxiety. He caused me a considerable amount of it too. Bad boys will do that. It comes with the territory.

Light-As-Air Chickpea and Zucchini Fritters

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There's just a few recipes that I'll be sharing on my other blog. This is one of them.

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     xo ~ Jilly    

Moroccan Vegetable Tagine ~ A Vegetable & Bean Stew with North African Spices

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There are a few recipes I'm sharing on my other blog. This is one of them!

Please click on the link to view this recipe: Moroccan Vegetable Tagine Recipe

Bon Appetit!

xo ~ Jilly

Crisp and Crunchy Middle Eastern Chopped Salad ~ Lots of Vibrant Veggies, Chickpeas, Lemon and Herbs

Another relaxing Sunday, another roasted chicken dinner paired with a bright, fresh chopped salad. What makes these kinds of Middle Eastern inspired salads so appealing is the ease of preparation. I pop a chicken in the oven to roast. I place some warm pita bread with olives on the table. Sometimes, instead of the pita, my hubby brings home a crusty baguette to go along with this dinner. 

When the chicken is almost done, I make this easy, chopped salad. It's a no-fuss, cozy, Sunday dinner that's both healthy and satisfying. No wonder we eat it so often. The chicken is savory, the salad is vibrant and citrusy. It's a good combination.    

A few cans of chickpeas, a bit of chopping, a drizzle of  fruity olive oil and couple of squeezes of lemon juice and it's done. No salad spinner, no dealing with mounds of unruly lettuce. If it's a crunchy,  refreshing salad you crave, give this one a try. The chickpeas add a bit of creaminess and substance. They also provide a good dose of  protein.   

This chopped salad would pair nicely with a piece of fish or even a petite steak. Stuffed into a pita with some salty feta and/or olives, it would make a tasty, light lunch. It stores well in the fridge for a day or two. Take the leftovers, if there are any, to work with you along with some pita, olives and feta or baba ganoush. Toss it into quinoa or rice and you've got a satisfying, protein-packed vegan/vegetarian meal.  

Restaurant Style Hummus With Smoked Paprika Drizzle

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There are a few recipes I'm sharing on my other blog. This is one of them!

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Bon Appetit!

xo ~ Jilly