Rafay Abbasi

Lemon Chicken with Artichokes & Olives Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Dietary: Low-carb, Keto-friendly, Gluten-free Ingredients 4-6 Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approx. 1.5 lbs) 1 can (14 oz) Artichoke hearts, drained and halved 1/2 cup Castelvetrano or Kalamata olives, pitted 1 small Red onion, sliced into wedges 3 cloves Garlic, … Read more

Pineapple Cucumber Salad A crisp, sweet-savory salad with pineapple, cucumber, and a light citrus dressing—great as a side dish, palate cleanser, or summer salad. Servings 2–3 servings Prep Time 10 minutes Chill Time 10–15 minutes (optional but recommended) Ingredients 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced 1 large cucumber, sliced (or halved & sliced) ¼ red onion, … Read more

Fettuccine Bolognese Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 3 hours (low and slow is key!) Servings: 6 people Ingredients The Meat: 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 for flavor), ½ lb Ground Pork. The Soffritto: 1 large onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks (all finely minced). The Liquids: 1 cup dry white wine (or red), 1 … Read more

Core Mediterranean Principles To succeed with this plan, keep these four “Golden Rules” in mind: Plant-Forward: Make vegetables, fruits, and legumes the star of every plate. Healthy Fats: Replace butter with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Whole Grains: Swap white bread/pasta for farro, quinoa, or whole-wheat versions. Social Dining: Eat mindfully and, whenever possible, share … Read more

Cabbage Fat-burning Soup This Cabbage Soup recipe isn’t just boring  vegetables, but carrots, celery, green beans, tomatoes, kidney beans and cabbage swimming in the most dynamic Italian spiced tomato broth.  It’s healthy, hearty, comforting, naturally gluten free and extremely versatile. You can swap the vegetables for your favorites and even add Italian sausage, beef, chicken, ham or corned … Read more