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The Very Best Banana Bread Recipe | Lea’s Recipes

May 29, 2020 By Idriss 6 Comments

Excuse the hyperbole but I had to get your attention. I do believe that it is the very best banana bread, but it also makes me cringe saying so. So please play along so I may convince you. I’ll ask you a few questions, keep up.

What’s the best banana bread you’ve ever had? Or rather, WHEN was the last BEST banana bread you’ve ever had? For us… Last week, when we remade this recipe for the 3rd time in May. It’s that good. Even an inflexible grumpy and spice-hating taste-tester dubbed this: excellent banana bread.

Another said it was more like spice cake than banana bread, but she’s part hater-gater anyway (joke Mom, love you). So, what will you say about what I’m calling my absolute favorite Banana Bread EVER? Will you call me out on it, or love me forever for providing you with your favorite go-to banana bread recipe? There’s a mystery ingredient in here that I bet you won’t guess ahead of time (no cheating! read through).

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Weeknight Beans on Toast – Eggs Anytime

May 25, 2020 By Idriss Leave a Comment

30-minute eggs, beans & toast – a one pot & skillet dish you can whip up any time for a hearty, healthy meal. Clean out your pantry & fridge with this versatile recipe.

Have tomatoes, sausage, eggs, beans & bread and not sure what to make with them? Here’s a quick and easy recipe filled with protein and healthy nutrients. This Mediterranean-inspired dish takes kitchen staples like tomatoes, beans, eggs and bread to make a great meal for any time of the day.

Regardless the kind of tomatoes, beams and protein source you have, this recipe will turn out. You can add sweet peppers, spinach or kale, zucchini, eggplant… Almost any vegetable you have in your fridge and really, to your preference! Use your best judgment. This recipe is easy, forgiving, and versatile, but here’s how we make it.

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Creamy Red Lentil Soup – Vegan Recipe

February 8, 2020 By Idriss 1 Comment

How’s it going friends!

It is February 2020 in Montreal. We had the biggest snowstorm of the year yesterday and the streets are covered in snow. As I am writing this blog post, Tis’ -15 Celsius (5 F), -26 (-15 F) if wind factored in. It’s cold, is my point.

That is why soup. But not just any soup. This is a Vegan Creamy Red Lentil Soup, garnished with homemade pumpernickel croutons, freshly ground black peppers and a drizzle of coconut cream.

It is just fantastic for this weather, or any weather really.

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Creamy Sun dried Tomato Pasta

December 6, 2019 By Idriss Leave a Comment

Pasta is one of those foods that has the power to bring everyone to the table. An epic bowl of pasta is not just delicious but it can also be memorable. I believe this Creamy Sun dried tomato Pasta has all the elements that make an epic meal.

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West African Peanut Stew | Step by Step

November 28, 2019 By Idriss Leave a Comment

Let’s get real, this time of the year is the best time for soups and stews. Especially if you’re like me and made the irrational decision to live in the cold North. Where the winters are dark, long and oh so cold.

It’s like a 4-5 months long Fargo episode.

So, if you are experiencing the winter blues, then allow me to help. I will show you how to make this African Peanut Stew. This dish has sunshine written all over it and hopefully it will bring some comfort to you, my friend.

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Super Moist Chocolate Banana Muffins

November 25, 2019 By Idriss 7 Comments

These Chocolate Banana Muffins have easily become one of my favourite muffins of all time. They are moist, chocolatey, sweet and an absolute joy to eat at anytime of the day.

I like to have them as mid-day snack with my coffee. As a little pick me up if you will.

How about you? How do you like your muffins?

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Speedy Keto Shepherd’s Pie — Very Easy Recipe

October 1, 2019 By Idriss 15 Comments

How’s it going old friends? All is well? Are you enjoying the fall season? I know I am. In this time of the year, I find myself naturally wanting things that are warm, spicy and comforting. Like sweaters, cinnamon and Shepherd’s Pie.
Our Keto Shepherd’s Pie is not a compromise but rather an improvement. I was delightfully surprised by how well this turned out. I thought that for sure. I will have to make/tweak this recipe a few times before I get it right, but I didn’t. I hit the jackpot on my first try, and you will too.
It is that easy.

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Succulent Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Meatballs

July 31, 2019 By Idriss 2 Comments

How’s it going friends?

Here at Broke Foodies, we try to make at least one recipe per week that is budget friendly, healthy and that can be made in under 30 minutes. Today’s Keto Chicken Meatballs Recipe check all of those boxes.

I’m very happy about that 😀

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Keto Buffalo Chicken Bites | Keto Meal Prep

May 15, 2019 By Idriss 5 Comments

This is long overdue everyone. Long overdue. No, I’m not talking about Keto Buffalo Chicken Bites. I’m talking about Keto Meal Prep.

Few months ago, I asked you, my awesome readers, to tell me if Meal prepping on Keto is something that you struggle with. Your answers were overwhelmingly positive. An average of 70% of you said: Yes, this is something I totally want to see on Broke Foodies.

So I said, let’s do it.