Quick & Easy Papas Fritas

This Papas Fritas a la Mexicana recipe is inspired by all the wonderful Papas I have enjoyed across Mexico and South Texas.

Snappy Spinach Smoothie

This Snappy Spinach Smoothie is a nutrient dense green smoothie sure to brighten up any day!

Antioxidant Boost Smoothie

This smoothie is full of inflammation fighting antioxidants and vitamins to give you a boost!

Three Aunts Marinara Sauce

This recipe is my family’s traditional Spaghetti or Marinara sauce. My grandfather’s three sisters, my great-aunts, taught me how to cook it when I was about seven years old. This delicious, simple, and versatile recipe is sure to be a hit even with picky eaters!

Hummus Mdmas

This traditional recipe is my own version of our family hummus recipe. My hummus is very similar to my Tetah’s (grandmother’s) recipe, which includes plenty of cumin, a love for which I gained from her. My father prefers his hummus with more garlic and no cumin, everyone likes their hummus a little differently in our family, just as people do all over the Arab World.

Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, & Nut-Free

My Recipe Inspiration

How illness transformed my diet, and how my diet transformed my health Living with chronic pain and fatigue can make it difficult to have the energy to cook, let alone to make something that is healthy. Because of this, I have learned to keep my everyday cooking simple, quick, and healthy (while living in a […]

Layla’s Vegan Basil Pesto

This is a vegan version of traditional Genoan Basil Pesto. Fresh, simple, and full of flavor this recipe requires no cooking and is perfect for summer! Serve over pasta, veggies, salad, on pizza, and much more!

Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, & FODMAP Flexible