This recipe has been in my family since before the Civil War. It has been passed down orally from mother to daughter for at least four generations. This recipe is a traditional holiday dish from South Carolina.

I usually only make these for holidays but I was craving them. Enjoy!

#5pmA healthy 5 pm snack is all you need to set your healthy lifestyle because that is the time we mostly we tend to eat junk . Isn't ?Try these No Sugar , No refined flour , No ghee protein ladooo to binge on and control your 5pm wali choti bhook"Looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. If you have a healthy lifestyle, your diet and nutrition are set, and you're working out, you're going to feel good"#5pm

#cookpadindiaWhen I combined Figs and Dates, I never realised that it will turn out so good. It was damn yummy.It's an easy to whip anyday Smoothie which you can enjoy on any day. It's a guilt free indulgence, I must say. You will love it for sure. It's good both for the Children and the adults alike.Not only is it healthy but also quite easy to whip up. You will love it's awesome creamy texture. And the aroma of the fresh Figs and Mint is just mindblowing. Absolutely an amazing healthy Smoothie for everyone in the family.Absolutely a great start to your day. A lovely Brunch idea too.Enjoy No Cooking with Zeen!

These go great with white wine! I make them as an appetizer when hosting parties.Dates are originally from the Middle East. They are very similar to dried Japanese persimmons.In England and Australia there is a sweet dessert that uses the excellent combination of dates and caramel called "Sticky Date Pudding." Recipe by Mijo

This smoothie is sugar free and is perfect way to curb your hunger especially during fasting as it will keep you full. I love how it tastes and I am sure you will too!It contains no Ice cream but this milkshake still turns out rich and creamy. Combining dates and figs into this thick and filling smoothie is the best thing that you could do to yourself. If you plan on making it for suhoor, remember to soak the dates, figs, nuts and seeds overnight. For iftar just soak for a few hours.I find it most satisfying as a thick smoothie, but feel free to play with proportions until it fits your preference!Sweet and creamy Fig and Dates Smoothie is a healthy and decadent treat to start your morning right!

These are a very quick and easy make. I like them on salad with fruit, but they also make a great snack or even in ice cream or brownies.

These flavourful cookie bars, also called " food for the Gods" has a crusty outside and chewy inside texture. They are often served on Christmas eve as a dessert. They are also perfect for holiday gift or treat.

Quick and healthy , simple breakfast just in 5 minutes. My kiddo usually ask for something quick before her online class these days and what can be so quick and healthy to serve her in breakfast with nutrients.

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know that I turn to Nora Roberts for comfort reading and comfort eating. There is a soothing formula to her trilogies. In times of crisis (hello, pandemic…) I know what I’m going to get and that her characters are never going to let me down.The trilogies that I enjoy most feature food pretty prominently. There is almost always a member of the team who is either a professional cook or someone who cooks elaborately to think, relax, or strategize. This specific pasta comes from "Stars of Fortune" and is so simple to make that you could easily enjoy it any time the fancy strikes.Full disclosure, in the book it’s penne and black olives, but I went with what I had and thought would be delicious. Please feel free to do the same. “Pasta with Tomatoes and Olives” is as open-ended a direction as you would like it to be.Note: I used my air fryer’s dehydration setting to roast my tomatoes, but you could do them in the oven just as effectively. Or, buy a jar of sun dried. Or, use them fresh. There’s no wrong way to do this.

These yummy muffins are from my friend Gerry who lives on M/V Misty Michael in Mexico. Those on the left were made with an orange and those on the right were made with one whole lemon and the juice of another.

#MyCookBook2020, I decided to revamp this recipe with a bit of extra oomph without going over the top with decor or extra icing. I still prefer my cakes to be simple. Because simplicity is always the ultimate sophistication, do you agree?I will be dividing this recipe into 2 parts: soaking of fruits and baking the cake. But it will be all in the same post. I will update the 2nd part after 10 days; that is how long I am gonna soak the fruits. You can do it in 7 days. You can of cos use any types of liqueur you desire, I decided to go for Cointreau for that extra fruity punch.To make life easier, I am using a dried fruits mix from Foodsterr. You can also use any other dried fruit combinations you are fond of too. Dried cranberries, blueberries, candied lemon peels or sultanas are great options. I will see you in 10 days.