What's Cooking? By Deena

Try my colorful Beet Salad with Quinoa, Spinach & Mint 綾 . It’s a colorful fresh and a vibrant Salad that is packed with so many nutrients and flavors. Ingredients:4 beets peeled and boiled (finely chopped)1/4 cup of Quinoa (boiled for 10 minutes and drained)1 cup of cucumber (finely chopped)1/2 cup of fresh Arugula (coarsely…

Try my Roasted Cornish Hens. They are are so small yet very delicious! The most important part of cooking them is to at least marinate them for two hours, then give them a shock on high heat then put them in the oven! Ingredients Hens Marinade:2 Cornish Hens1/4 cup squeezed lemon/orange3 tsps salt1 tbsp pepper4…

Try my Cucumber & Dill Salad. It’s one of the lightest and hydrating salads that you will ever try! I have learnt this salad from a Russian friend and I never stopped making it ever since. Ingredients: 1/4 cup of chopped fresh dill7 peeled and sliced cucumbers2 tbsps olive oilA pinch of salt1 tbsp of…

Try my Tuscan Shrimps & Pasta with Veggies Combo Ingredients: (serves 2)2 cups of Penne Pasta1 medium sized onion (finely chopped)3 garlic cloves (minced)2 cups of sauteed cherry tomatoes or Sun dried tomatoes3 cups of fresh baby spinach5 asparagus spears1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves (optional)salt & pepper (to taste)1tbsp dry basil1 tbsp Italian seasoning…

Since Summer and its warmth has finally set in, what’s better than having grilled Pineapples topped with nuts crumbles and chopped fresh mint with a side of Vanilla Ice Cream topped with pistachio and walnut sprinkles for a special refreshing dessert! 🍍🍦 I prepared two grilled pineapple dishes for today; only pineapple fruit kebabs for…

Try my Pasta with Lemon Herb Sauce topped with a grilled chicken breast with a side of mixed greens topped with blue cheese and sauteed whole mushrooms. Lemon Herb Sauce Ingredients: 1/2 cup of Parsley1/4 cup of Fresh or Dry Chives3 tbsps of Squeezed lemon2 sprigs of rosemary1 minced garlic clove1/4 cup of Extra Virgin…

Try one of my Fanciest Breakfasts. A perfect breakfast to spoil yourself right at your home. Treat yourself like royalty and prepare this to die for Heavenly Goodness ❤ It’s not something that I do everyday, but these kind of days need a meal like this to boost everybody’s mood 🙂 Ingredients: Fried Egg in…

Who loves Teppanyaki Food? If you are into Teppanyaki Japanese food, then you should try my super yummy Teriyaki Salmon Fillet Steaks with a side of mixed greens and basmati rice! This is one of my favorite recipes from the Japanese Cuisine. Ingredients (serves 2 Salmon Steaks) 2 Salmon fillet steaks (split in halves if…

Try my Strawberry, Kiwi & Arugula Salad Goodness with chicken. It’s a perfect lunch on a sunny day! 🌞 Ingredients: (serves 2) 1 cup of Strawberries1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves2 cups of fresh baby spinach leaves2 cups of fresh baby arugula1/2 cup honey roasted nuts1 cup of chicken breast cubes or grilled chicken strips…

This is one of the most appetizing Lebanese dishes that I personally enjoy eating. It is delicious, light and easy to digest. Zucchini stuffed with cooked ground beef dipped in yoghurt sauce topped with fried almonds and chopped parsley Ingredients: – 6 zucchinis (peeled and carved )– 1 pound of cooked ground beef with the…