Wacky Worldly Waffle Wednesday: Morocco

I wasn't sure what I was going to do for Wacky Worldly Waffle Wednesday when I got home from work. Upon peaking into my pantry, I saw some chick peas, and I decided to make some Moroccan inspired waffles!

I found a dish called Fetteh, which is a warm yogurt and chick pea dish, served with toasted pita bread.  I thought it would translate to waffles very well.  So - I give you, Moroccan Fetteh Waffles.

Moroccan Fetteh Waffles

Waffles
2 c waffle mix (I use just add water waffle & pancake mix)
2 Tbsp sesame oil (or tahini if you have any)
1 1/2 c water
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cumin

"Fetteh" topping
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 cans chick peas, drained and rinsed
2 c Greek yogurt
salt & pepper to taste

Mix together the ingredients for the waffles and cook according to your waffle maker's instructions.

In a saute pan, heat the oil lightly and toast the cumin seeds.  Add the chick peas and the rest of the spices.  Stir in the yogurt and adjust spices to taste.

Serve the waffles with a scoop of the Fetteh on top and enjoy.

Lunches: 1.15.14

Happy Wednesday!

English muffin ham skewer: 25g, apple slices: 4g, spinach: 3g, strawberries: 5g, Dick & Jane Snacks: 16g

The Boy has ham and an English muffin on a skewer on a bed of spinach, with slices of Pinata apples, a fruit jelly, strawberries, and Dick & Jane Educational snacks.  He has a yogurt for snack (not pictured, 12g).

The Girl has ham and an English muffin on a skewer on a bed of spinach, with slices of Pinata apples, a fruit jelly, strawberries, and Dick & Jane Educational snacks.  She also has a yogurt for a snack (not pictured)

Review: The Better Chip

A while ago, I was given the opportunity to try out some great new snacks from The Better Chip.  They contain all natural ingredients and fresh vegetables.  Sounded good to me!  They are also gluten free, which isn't a big deal for my family, but I know it is hard for many on a gluten free diet to find decent snacks.

They come in five different flavors.

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The Jalapeno chips were delicious for me, and for my friends with more adult palate, but they were too spicy for the kids.  They would be amazing with guacamole or a seven layer dip.

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Lunch featuring Red Pepper Chips from The Better Chip

The Red Pepper were also a bit challenging for the children, but I really liked them a lot.

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A very green lunch featuring Spinach & Kale chips from The Better Chip

I think the all-around favorite were the Spinach and Kale chips.  The kids gobbled them down and enjoyed them in their lunches, and I love how packed with veggies they are.

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A lunch featuring The Better Chip corn chips

The Corn chips were not your every day corn chip.  They were slightly sweet and crispy and simply delightful.  They didn't taste greasy at all.

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Finally, the Sweet Onion chips.  These were also a hit.  They are the only non-vegan option, as they have white cheddar in them.  I could eat these all day - and my kids, who claim not to like onions, liked them a lot, too.

 There is a store locator on their website, but if you can't find them locally, you can get them on Amazon.  I plan on stocking up on them, and I hope that you give them a try, too.  It's fun to have a snack that you feel good about giving your family.

Disclaimer: I was sent a sample box from The Better Chip to try out free of charge, but was in no other way compensated for my opinion. All opinions are my own.

Lunches: 1.14.14

The Girl made dinner on Monday night.  I had picked up some unflavored spinach ramen noodles at the Asian market, and I helped her a little to make a veggie soup with the noodles.  She loved them so much, she wanted the soup for lunch.  I asked her if she just wanted the noodles, and she said, "No, just put the soup in a thermos, and fill an Easylunchbox with fruit and veggies for me."  I like this plan.

So, The Girl has a small thermos of homemade ramen soup with veggies, a banana, strawberries, apple slices, a fruit jelly from the Asian market, and some Dick & Jane Educational snacks.  Her snack is a yogurt (not pictured).

Sandwich: 20g, strawberries: 7g, apple slices: 3g, fruit jelly: 4g, Dick & Jane Educational Snacks: 18g

I only have one thermos (which the kids complained about, and I'll have to remedy soon), so The Boy has a sandwich with salami and Cabot cheddar, along with strawberries, apple slices, Dick & Jane Educational snacks, and a fruit jelly from the Asian market.  His snack is a yogurt (not pictured, 12g)

Family Lunches: 1.13.14

I absolutely meant to make bread and granola on Sunday.  I had it all planned.

But... instead, we started on a bathroom redo project we've been meaning to start, worked on cleaning a bit, and I snuggled with The Girl and watched two Harry Potter movies (we just finished reading book 5.. working on catching up with the movies!)  I'd say that's not a bad way to spend a day.

It didn't get bread made, but it was still a pretty good day.

I will do my best to get bread and granola made early this week.  It's still in the plan.

Anyhow, our lunches are homemade bread and granola free for this Monday.

Sandwich: 25g, strawberries: 5g, apple slices: 6g, Dick & Jane Educational snacks: 18g

The Boy has a salami and Cabot cheddar sandwich, along with strawberries, Granny Smith apple slices, and some Dick & Jane Educational snacks.  His snack is a blueberry muffin, made by The Girl (not pictured, 24g).

The Girl has some leftover Brazilian chicken salad on a bed of spinach, with Pinata apple slices (fancy apples!  Can't resist occasionally!) and some Dick & Jane Educational snacks.  Her snack is also a muffin (not pictured).

The Hubby has a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, strawberries, Red pepper chips from The Better Chip (review coming oh so soon!), and some Pinata apple slices.

I have leftover Brazilian chicken salad on a bed of spinach, Pinata apple slices, and some Red Pepper chips from The Better Chip.

Lunches: 1.10.14

Happy Friday!

Wrap: 25g, Corn chips: 17g, Fruit jelly: 6g, Apple slices: 4g, carrots: 1g

The Boy has a wrap with liverwurst, spinach, salami, and Cabot Cheddar, along with some corn chips from The Better Chip (review coming soon!), a fruit jelly from the Asian market, apple slices, and baby carrots.  His snack is Dick & Jane Educational snacks (not pictured, 18g)

The Girl has a wrap with a little Major Grey chutney, spinach, ham, and Cabot Cheddar, along with some corn chips from The Better Chip, a fruit jelly, apple slices, and baby carrots.  Her snack is also Dick & Jane Educational snacks (not pictured)

Family Lunches: 1.9.14

I made Brazilian inspired waffles for Wacky Worldly Waffle Wednesday, and we all have various leftovers in lunches.

Waffle sandwiches: 20g, Fruit jelly: 5g, raisins: 10g, Choco-Boy: 5g, apple slices: 8g, Glögg Cake: 10g

The Boy didn't love the Brazilian chicken salad, but he loved the waffles, So, he has cheesy waffle sandwiches with salami, apple slices, a bit of my mom's Glögg Cake, a small container of raisins in an animal container (I got them when there was an Easter clearance a couple years ago), another small container of Choco-Boy biscuits, and a fruit jelly from the Asian market.  His snack is some Dick & Jane Educational snacks (not pictured, 18g)

The Girl loved the Brazilian Chicken salad, so she has leftovers in a wrap, along with pear slices, a piece of Glögg Cake, raisins and Choco-Boy biscuits in the animal containers, and a fruit jelly.  Her snack is some Dick & Jane Educational snacks (not pictured)

The Hubby has cheesy waffle sandwiches with ham, apple slices, and some Glögg Cake.

I have a Brazilian Chicken salad wrap, with pear slices, and a piece of Glögg Cake.

Happy leftover lunches all around!