A Date with Walnuts

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.

Fall is also the time for harvesting walnuts, another fruit that the season offers us. They are widely used in baking as well as in cooking. These simple and delicious cookies are prepared very quickly and are perfect for tea or coffee time.

#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.

#cookpadturns4#cookwithdryfruitsThe Dry Fruit Barfi is a delicious quick sweet made from figs, dates, pistachios, almonds, cashew nuts and walnuts. The recipe to make the dry fruit barfi is quick and easy and makes it a perfect sweet for Diwali or even as a healthy snack for kids. These are also high energy and nutritious squares that can be enjoyed by each and everyone in the family. Dry fruit barfi recipe is the perfect answer for those which does not have any extra sugar added and thus making a healthy sweet because of the combination of dry fruits, it gives you required energy and protein to satisfy your hunger.

If you enjoy the sweetness of dates you HAVE to try smashing them in a pan and frying them until they’re charred and beautifully crispy.They pair perfectly with some bitter leaves (which are in season right now!) and the tang and nuttiness of pecorino romano!Give it a try!

Who says you can't eat deliciously while on a diet? Why not celebrate your achievements and hard work with a little treat “every now and then” and indulge in something truly delicious... something worth enjoying!!!This bread is super homemade. Normally, we have all the ingredients for the original recipe at home, but I wanted to make it with lighter ingredients (substituting flour with oats and amaranth, sugar with agave syrup, and butter or margarine with coconut oil).My goal is to share something delicious that remains healthy and low in calories.And of course, remember to eat everything in moderation and without excess!If you exercise... this bread is perfect for after your workout as it helps you recover some of the energy lost and is also an excellent food for your young children.

An old traditional recipe that we make in all homes on New Year's Eve, not only for our family to enjoy but also to bring as a gift to in-laws, godparents, and friends, as is the custom.

#GoldenApron23This is a slight twist on the classic whole dates stuffed with nuts.Pit the date, pull apart or slice lengthwise, and top with nuts and chocolate.

This is a recipe I had passed onto me by another cook when I worked as a cook.

Avocado is known as Butterfruit in India. Simple and quick chapati (roti – round flat bread) recipe enhanced with use of avocados. Avocados are not easily available in India, hence this very heart health ingredient is seldom used in Indian recipes. Avocados are loaded with heart healthy fats, which are good for controlling baad cholesterol. In this recipe mashed avocados are added to the flour during the kneading process. In this manner, rotis get a unique avocado flavor and all the fat from avocado make them super soft. So this is a great way to add avocados to your family’s daily diet without any extra effort.Medium avocados are recommended for this recipe. A medium avocado averages about 5 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

My late Polish grandmother (whom all the grandkids called “Baba”) would make these every year for Christmas. We called them “Baba Cookies,” but I only recently discovered that they are Sicilian in origin. The traditional recipe calls for figs in the filling, but my grandmother never used those. This recipe makes a lot of cookies and is quite a bit of work but so worth it! My family looks forward to them every year.#KeepRecipesAlive #Holiday #CookieExchange #Gift

Chicory is by far my favourit veg. It is also very Belgian, especially the ground version, most of the exported chirory is from hydroculture. Also nice but milder. I like the slighly bitter taste! I always try to eat them in a different way, this is what I came up with on my veggie day. Very easy and quick and healthy.

Food for the Gods is a Philippine dessert that is very popular during the Christmas holidays — the cake squares are beautifully wrapped in colorful cellophane wrappers and given away as presents. My research has turned out nothing as to who first coined the name for this delicious, blondie-like cake that is traditionally made with dates and walnuts. Spain colonized the Philippines for over 300 years, and had a strong and far-reaching influence on our cuisine, which leads me to surmise that perhaps this is our adaptation of the Spanish delicacy called “Date Bread with Nuts.” The fact that this confection is so deliciously rich and decadent, and that the two main ingredients (dates and walnuts) are quite expensive back home, are very good reasons to claim that this is, indeed, food that’s fit for the gods.

Just a quick delish meal for double date night! Hope you Enjoy!!

This bread comes from my Mother, it's an old favorite, many probably remember! It is very quick and simple to make. It makes a great quick breakfast spread with cream cheese or soft butter. It's also a nice to pack for lunch or take on a weekend hike!

The easiest and tastiest bars I've ever made. I eat 1-2 pieces after a workout for energy, but also as a snack usually in the afternoon. They can also be consumed as a quick breakfast for those in a hurry!

I don't have an ice cream maker and I really wanted ice cream. I was happy when I found a can of coconut milk in the fridge and I decided to make this with a little help from the internet. You can also add any flavouring you like, not just Dates.

Our local supermarket's been putting scallops on sale a lot lately, and as a result, I'm cooking with them a lot more. This is okay, because I love 'em. Especially in this super-quick, super-delicious pasta. Quick tip: if using frozen scallops, first soak them in milk for 30 minutes to remove any fishy smell. Just be sure to rinse them thoroughly afterward.

I was making dinner one night and wanted to come up with a pastry recipe for the rest of the puff pastry and Carmel that I had made. So this is it, quick, easy, delicious, you can also use any kind of sheet pastry or anything else to your pallette

Cardamom gives these baked pastries, filled with fried dates, their distinctive flavor. Try them!