Archive for the ‘Appetizers & Mezes’ Category

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A NEW YEAR & BREAKFAST w/ CUBED FRIED POTATOES

Where have I been? It’s already a new year and I’ve just got to chance to say happy new year to you all. I hope 2010 opens new doors for everyone of us, putting 2009 behind us (with the great and the bad) and leap into this wonderful New Year.  Since my last post to my current one, I... Read More »

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BABY PRAYER ~ BEBEK MEVLIDI

Thank you cards ordered from: Tiny Prints & Thank you gifts ordered from: Gifts on 5th Avenue My little angel is growing up so quickly, as her 40th day approaches on this earth, it is customary in our religion and traditions to have a baby prayer held in her honor.  This baby prayer or mevlid... Read More »

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DURIYE’S SAUTEED BABY PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

I don’t know about you all but I love a good mushroom dish and from the emails I received, I must say their are some die hard mushroom lovers.  This dish was prepared by my cousin Duriye during her Iftar invite, she prepared and served as a wonderful side dish.  It can also be prepared as a great... Read More »

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FRIED ZUCCHINI aka FRIED GREEN SQUASH

All things fried are suppose to be bad for our health, let me tell you this means nothing to me.  I believe that everything in moderation is good and once in while indulging in fried vegetables is good for our health.  Please tell me who can say no to a good french fry or deep fried chicken. ... Read More »

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SUNDAY IFTAR AT HOME

All the pictures were taken by my husband, as I was preparing the soup at the last minute. This weekend was the official start of Ramadan and that means making and baking away for if-tar and sahuur.  Saturdays if-tar dinner was spend at the store with the family, of course I was the chef, but because... Read More »

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RUSSIAN BREAD WITH SPINACH & CHEESE

Friday evening, I was surfing a few of my favorite cooking site to try out a new recipe for Saturday morning breakfast.  I came across this delicious and irrestible looking Russian leeks and cheese bread recipe on Chuck’s & Angela’s the Knead for Bread and knew I hit home. The mouth... Read More »


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