Zubaida Amatullah

I grew up in the Midwest and always had a sense of adventure. I cook how most women cooked a century ago, simple, easy, and oh so tasty. Never liked fast food or any kind of restaurant food, it always made me feel empty and wanting more. I cook to satisfy the senses and the tummy and for ultimate nutrition.
I love different cultures and how and why they prepare the meals the way they do. I like to take from other styles and create my own flavor with my cooking. Using my imagination and my instincts that day to prepare fresh, organic, healthy and very tasty meals. True home cooking from the heart. Everything is made with love.:)
Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding
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A wonderful pudding. I personally do not use cornstarch, instead I use spelt flour and it turns out great every time.

Sweet Potato Pie
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This is the first time I made sweet potato pie and it was very nice. I do have to admit that I added extra spice. I use organic cylon cinnamon so I doubled the amount and it brings such a fruity flavor to anything you bake, its the best. I did not have any milk on hand so I used cream instead and it came out very rich and creamy, more of a thick pudding than a dense filling. Will make this again for sure.

Black Magic Cake
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I have made this several times and it is such a great and easy cake to wow my husband with. I like to make two small cakes with one batch and then freeze the second one. I just let it sit on the counter until thawed and it is just like it came out of the oven. I also use spelt flour instead of wheat, which is better for your digestion and if you may be diabetic.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
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What can I say.....this is simply the best recipe for chocolate chip cookies ever!!! I do omit the baking powder because it contains aluminum, and there are many clinical studies stating that baking powder is linked to Alzheimer's disease. It doesn't make that much difference in taste and is so much better for your health.

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Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)
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I make this recipe at least twice a month. It is wonderful and goes well with everything from eggs to soup. We especially like it with virgin olive oil and raw milk cheese in the evening for a snack. I do not use table salt, instead I use Himalayan Pink Salt. It is the ONLY salt that has not been polluted by man in one way or another. Today I am making a batch using organic spelt flour and kefir milk instead of wheat flour and sourcream and milk. I'm sure it will be the best ever.

Best Brownies
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Wonderful and simple recipe. I did use whole spelt organic flour instead of the white wheat and it was simply delicious. Light and fluffy. I did not use baking powder because it contains aluminum and is bad for your heath. I substitued it with baking soda. No problem or change in taste. I am going to make this agian tonight for my wonderful husband. MashaAllah InshaAllah......

Cream Cake
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We love this cake I bake it at least twice a month. Alhamdullilah Now, I do make some small changes. 1) I use freshly ground dinkel (spelt) instead a all purpose flour, it is better for your digestion and more nutritious. 2) I use 2 tsp. of baking soda instead of baking powder. Baking powder has aluminum in it and causes dementia. 3) And I use 1 tsp of Himalayan Salt instead of table salt. It is all natural and doesn't contain chemicals like iodized salt does. Nor does it have the contaminates from pollution that sea salt has. The cake is light and fluffy. MashaAllah I make a strawberry sauce using a half a bag of frozen strawberries and 1/2 C. of sugar. Boil together and stir constantly until thickened, and let cool. Top with home made whipped cream...Yummy! MashaAllah!

Graham Crackers
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This is a wonderful base recipe. MashaAllah! I do twik it a bit. I use real butter instead of shortening. I also use fresh ground organic Dinkel (spelt) instead of wheat. I do not use baking powder because it contains aluminum. So I up the baking soda to 1 1/2 teaspoons and it is just right. I also use 1/2 tsp. of Himalayan Salt. After I mix the ingredients I form a thick log and wrap it with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least two days before I roll them out. I also lightly brush my baking paper with warm virgin coconut oil. And my husband says they are the best cookies he has ever eaten. MashaAllah They are very addicting. Alhamdullilah

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Very Simple Spelt Bread
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This is going to be a staple in our household. I made a half loaf in a small spring form and it turned out wonderful. So easy to mix. And it was the bomb the next day toasted for breakfast. And a night snack of a slice of bread with real butter and raw honey is better than any cake out there. Living in Germany we love hearty breads and this one is just that! UPDATE: This is the ONLY recipe that I use as a base for my bread. I have tweaked a few things to make this the most nutritious bread possible. I use organic full corn Spelt, and Rye freshly ground. I also use milk kefir instead of milk. I up the salt to 2 tsp of Himalayan salt as well as throwing in a handful each of hemp seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, 1 tsp. chia seeds and sesame seeds. When I use a cup of Rye, because it is so dense, I use 2 tsp. of baking soda to give it a nice rise. I also bake it for 1 hour and 20 minutes. These adjustments are for a half loaf of bread. Also, I make a hearty rye bread with this, upping the rye to 1 1/2 cups and a tsp. of caraway seeds. It is marvelous! MashaAllah My husband is German and he loves this rye bread more than what he grew up with here in Germany. Alhamdullilah I have added a photo so you can see the seeds in the bread and how wonderful it turned out. Hope this inspires others to freestyle with the recipe. Enjoy!!!!!

Chantal's New York Cheesecake
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This is the best and easiest cheesecake I have ever made. I live in Germany and made this for my Osteopath and when I saw him on the next visit he had to pause and take a deep breath and say, 'This is the best cheesecake I have ever tasted.' Mind you, I live 20 minutes from France and they are know for their cheesecakes. I have tried this cake with cream cheese and with creme fresh, depending on what I had on hand, and had great success with both. The creme fresh tends to be lighter in texture, but not on flavor. I make my own Grahame crackers from organic Spelt instead of wheat. I use the recipe from here for the crackers. They are wonderful as well. I do add my eggs last and it seems to make it even creamier in texture. I have also made half the recipe and used a small spring form pan and it worked out great. This is definitely a keeper. I try to make one a month, if not for my wonderful husband and I, then to family or neighbors. What a great gift to give, yummy cheesecake! I have added several pictures so you can see just how wonderful this cake is. MashaAllah! Enjoy!

Paleo Baked Eggs in Avocado
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This is a wonderful change for breakfast or any time of day. I did change things up a bit. I only used Himalayan salt and Telly cherry pepper and a little dab of real butter on each egg. No herbs and no pork! It has such a wonderfull creamy texture and the flavor was very rich and satisfying. My husband said it felt like he was eating a a five star resort, but even better.;) This is a keeper for sure. I like the idea of having the cherry tomatoes and maybe some baked paprika along with it.

Basic Crêpes
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