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Today’s recipe is so easy yet such a great kitchen staple to have on hand. Date honey isn’t really honey at all, yet is a natural sweetener that will sweeten any healthy bread, muffin, or waffle recipe.
My first experience with dates, aside from fruitcakes, was in Israel. One was served to me frozen as a dessert. Let’s just say I like Date Honey much better!
One of my favorite things to do is replicating delicious restaurant dishes at home in healthier versions. I am a J. Alexander’s fan and feel I’ve pretty much nailed their Israeli Couscous recipe (though my husband says I improved upon it!) This recipe is creamy, slightly spicy, and a has a hint of Middle Eastern flair to it. It’s so delicious that the fact it’s healthy is hardly noticed!
I added a bit of Parmesan cheese as garnish, but it is easily left off for vegan eating. This is one of my favorite on hand recipes because it is a fairly easy dish to whip up on a weeknight as a side or as a main course.
Oh, falafel. I could sing its praises for a long time. It is tasty, vegetarian and often times vegan, portable, and really easy to make! I fell in love with falafel when I lived in Israel, since it is the primary fast food in the Middle East – move over, McDonald’s. Falafel is traditionally deep fried and accompanied by hummus and tahina sauce. In Israel, it is served in a pita pocket, making it an easily transportable, quick lunch.
