Archive for the ‘Healthy & Light & Quick’ Category

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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 – RED PEPPER 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 »


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