Power & Glow — Bita's debut cookbook is coming summer 2026!
Vegan Moroccan Stew is a delicious, nutritious, soup made with chickpeas in the Instant Pot. This stew has good protein and fiber thanks to the chickpeas and the spinach, along with loads of vitamins and minerals. This delicious, well-balanced soup even tastes better the next day. Let’s face it, the cook once, eat for days…
Advieh is a term used for Persian cooking. Translated from Farsi it means spice. Interestingly enough, although most every one who makes Iranian dishes uses a Persian spice mix (advieh) no one seems to have a recipe for it! I created my own basic and versatile recipe.
Containing only 3 main ingredients, Persian Walnut cookies are probably the fastest, easiest cookies you’ll ever make. These sweet, aromatic, bite-sized cookies are perfect with a cup of Persian tea. Walnut cookies are often served for guests and during the Persian New Year (the first day of spring).
A simple recharging Green Smoothie recipe great to reset your system for healthy eating in time for the holidays. Loaded with spinach, fruit and ginger. Hello Ovenhugger friends! We made it through the holidays, it’s January, it’s 2020, we’re not in a war, all is well in the world. I’m so excited about the good…
In this tropical granola, we use a simple Sugar-free granola base. This recipe is versatile – simply add the fruit and nuts of your choice. It’s sweetened with apple sauce and cinnamon. Our family has been enjoying it with Hawaiian inspired add-ins during our winter holiday vacation, making it with our own tropical granola twist.
I’m excited to share our recipe for Instant Pot Persian Cream of Barley Soup, also known as Soup eh Joe. This basic soup is Persian comfort food at its finest. It’s our version of chicken noodle soup, often made when someone in the family is feeling under the weather. The first time I had this…
Hummus is so good! Homemade hummus is even better. It’s easier than you might think to make hummus from scratch. I’ve done it so often that I can whip some up mornings so we can pack hummus in school and work lunches to go. I’m a big fan of chickpeas because they are a great…
Today I’m sharing the recipe for a crustless, vegetarian quiche. A fun thing about this recipe is its versatility. It’s super easy to switch up the veggies or add cheeses to suit your tastes and preferences. This dish is delicious for everyday breakfasts and handy for special occasion brunches. No crust means it’s suitable for…
Fall is in the air. Yesterday I made lentil soup and the house started to smell like Thanksgiving. Bob was in full relaxation mode watching football. Then we woke up to rain this morning. I lit my pumpkin scented candle to accentuate the going mood. Today I’m making these cozy sweet potato pancakes. Soup, pumpkin…
Today’s recipe is for basic zucchini frittatas, loaded with flavor and protein. These handy egg muffins are easy to prepare and great for make-ahead meal planning. This recipe was developed by my good friend and upcoming breakfast cookbook partner, Michelle DeWolf (Festive Table). Michelle has many years of experience teaching healthy cooking techniques to kids,…