Archive for the ‘Healthy & Light & Quick’ Category

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LATE SUNDAY TEA & CRUSTLESS VEGETABLE QUICHE

This past Sunday weekend, we had over my favorite aunt, uncle, wife, son-in-law and their son.  We’ve finally managed a day and time that worked out great for both of us.  The invitation and visit was long over due, mainly because around this time of the year, they go to Turkey and return in... 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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TURKISH COUSCOUS WITH CHICKEN & CARROTS

Hah! The recipe for this dish disappeared and all I did was hit save.  Smart, great, uhh I must roll up my sleeves and start typing away.  I’m still not used to this new layout from WordPress!!!  I apologize for the delay in posting this – I’ve had a hard time with my accessing... Read More »

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LIGHT SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD

So I’m continuing this light summer cooking and preparing theme I have going because honestly that is all I want to eat.  On top of that I have way to much in the refrigerator that needs to be either washed, chopped, cooked and eaten.  I am all for cleaning out the cupboards and the refrigerators,... Read More »

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ACUKA – MUHAMMARA – RED PEPPER WALNUT SPREAD – TURKISH WALNUT SPREAD

Acuka is a very popular spread in the Turkish kitchen and very simple to make.  As I was looking into how I can describe this spread to you all, I was suprised to learn that this is recipe that is known here in the states.  Emeril Lagasse, the famous chef from the Food Network, had prepared an authentic... Read More »

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LIGHT SUMMER SALAD

After a long hiatus, it is time to get back on track.  I have come to notice that I have missed a lot things in the blogging world and have trully missed blogging as well.  On top of all I missed sharing my cooking experiences with you all.  Honestly all I can say is that I have not had oppurtunity... Read More »

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SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH PASTIRMA

A traditional Turkish breakfast is not complete without an egg dish, at least that’s what my mom used to say and always prepared something with egg for our weekend breakfasts.  I still follow her teaching in my kitchen every Saturday & Sunday morning.  Two of the most well known and often... Read More »