Musaka

I learned this from my Bulgarian mother in law though it’s probably Turkish in origin. The recipe calls for ‘chubritsa’, a Bulgarian herb that can be difficult to find in the states, so basil can be substituted in its place.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step: 2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef until evenly brown. Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in potatoes, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, and summer savory. Add enough water to just barely cover. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.

Step: 3

Pour meat mixture into 9x13 inch baking dish, and spread evenly. In a small bowl, mix together the egg and yogurt; pour, and spread evenly over meat mixture.

Step: 4

Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

Per Serving: 728 calories; protein 27.8g; carbohydrates 44.3g; fat 49.4g; cholesterol 145.4mg; sodium 961.1mg.

Depriving yourself can lead to overeating , 2.00 AM snacking, and mindless eats and it’s for this reason that Riner encourages people to indulge in “fun” foods every once in a while.

Avoidance on late-night snacking and cravings , it is much necessary to include some easy foods (or what one may perceive as unnecessary ). Meaning , if we always order the healthiest thing on the menu but come home and graze on chips, perhaps we really wanted the burger and should have just enjoyed it in the first place."

When it comes to dinner , much eat or eating too much of the wrong kinds of food can lead to bad habit on sleeping. On the other side, a daylight food that is less than satiating not make leave you wanting more and resulting in reaching for an unhealthy late-night snack even closer to sleep .