Health, Wellness and healthy recipes

  Greek Lenten cookies - Keghke/kaak So good with cup of coffee to dunk in Yumm! Presented by TEAM AIC Armenian & International Cuisines and More makes around 50 cookies Ingredients ½ cup Greek extra virgin olive oil ½ cup white sugar ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice ¼ cup Greek ouzo* 2 teaspoons orange zest 500gr (1 pound) self rising flour ½ cup (or more) sesame seeds and 2-3 tablespoons ouzo for sprinkling Instructions In a large bowl we mix all the ingredients together, except sesame seeds and the extra ouzo. We do not overmix. We shape into cookies. We put 2 inches apart on baking sheet. With a pastry brush we glaze the cookies with the rest of the ouzo and we sprinkle with the sesame seeds. We bake in a preheated 180*C (350*F) oven for about 25’ or until golden. http://www.greekcooking-funsharing.com/greek-lenten-cookies/ Armenian cookies via Dzov M. 8 cups flour (نخليه) - One and a half cups sugar or one cup (less sweet). - one and a half spoons Mahlab (هذا اللي بجيب الط

 To try some of these recipes and add my comments: 1. Carrot cookies, no bake 1 cup raisins 1 cup baby carrots ½ tbsp. pure vanilla extracts powder ¼ cup slivered almonds Instructions In a food processor combine all the ingredients (except almonds) and pulse a dough starts to form. Take it out in a bowl and fold in slivered almonds. Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 6 equal parts and form round cookie shapes between palms. Place the cookies gently on the cookie sheet and freeze it for 10 minutes. Take it out and enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator in a glass container. My notes to add here:    Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Cookies        

If you don't have time to make your own delicious snacks, I have here few sources you might like to check out:       Get your Vitamin D3 Plus K2 in soft gel, the perfect pair for heart and bone support. Get you1r triple strength from the deep ocean: Omega-3 fish oil   Beet juice powder is great for the heart and gives you energy.  If you don't have time to cook the beets and make beet salad, this is the answer for you. Organic MCT Oil Powder to get your brain and body fuel. Gut health is extremely important to absorb all the nutrients: support your gut health with natural fiber.    https://www.mynaturalfamily.com/recipes/whole30-recipes/25-paleo-breakfast-energy-bar-recipes / This website has Whole 30 recipes - 25 paleo breakfast energy bar recipes. Paleo Cashew Protein Bars - when I get these ingredients. I'll try to make them for my family. https://www.jaysbakingmecrazy.com/2015/07/06/paleo-cashew-protein-bars / I have cooked pumpkins, I would try making it today: P

This is one of my top favorite desserts! Sharing the link to a very cool blog post: https://chefindisguise.com/2013/08/07/semolina-maamoul-stuffed-cookies-with-dates-and-nuts /     Nutritional information of dates: Date palm is very varied and because of the great value that this fruit has, almost all varieties of dates are of great economic value. Date has many health benefits including: constipation, bowel disorders, heart problems, anemia, sexual disorders, diarrhea, gastrointestinal cancer and many other physical problems. It is also one of the beneficial properties of dates that it is also useful for weight gain. It is rich in a variety of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This delicious fruit contains oil, calcium, sulfur, iron, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, copper, and magnesium, all of which are beneficial to the health of the body.