Something Like Cinnabon

By my great mum, Mona :D

--Mix the following in a saucepan until butter is melted:

• 100g butter
• 1 cup water (250ml)
• 8 tablespoons honey
• 4 tablespoons yogurt

--Add warm mixture to the following:

• 6 tablespoons milk powder
• 6 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons yeast
• Pinch of salt

--Mix well & knead gently. Leave dough to rise for 40-50 min



--Divide dough into 2 balls. Roll each into a rectangle shape & spread with the following:

• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons sugar

--Roll rectangle & cut with a sharp knife

--Arrange on a buttered baking tray & bake for 20 min (205 c)

Healthy Falafel (Minus Motor Oil)

This recipe takes a BIT OF TIME, but it's a large quantity so it can be frozen in batches & used when needed or craved :-)

• 1 kilo dried chickpeas (soaked in plenty of water for 12 hours minimum)
• 1 bunch of fresh coriander
• 1 bunch of fresh parsley
• 1 onion (quartered)
• 1 tablespoon of cumin
• 1 tablespoon of dried coriander seeds

Drain the chickpeas well & whiz in a food processor in batches then put aside
Whiz the fresh coriander , parsley & onion until mixed well
Mix crushed chickpeas & green stuff well by hand then whiz again in the food processor
Mix one more time & put again the food processor until the mixture is smooth & even in colour
Add spices & mix well
Divide in freezer bags & freeze
When needed, thaw for 2 hours, add desired amount of salt & 1/4 teaspoon of baking Soda & mix well. Leave for 15 minutes then shape into balls & deep fry in HOT vegetable oil