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May 2, 2013
Guacamole Tonight was Taco Night yet again which means I made every one’s favorite, Guacamole! I have been meaning to post this because it is so yummy. This time I gave strict orders. . . No eating the dip until I have a picture. My daughter was kind enough to oblige. Thank you sweetheart! So here is my simple but delicious recipe. The key to this recipe is to use the best quality ingredients you can find, of course this is...
March 21, 2013
Springtime Sugar Snap Peas Asparagus Springtime is a time of freshness and renewal. When everything is regaining its vibrant green color. This recipe for Springtime Sugar Snap Peas & Asparagus captures the freshness and vibrancy of the season. It is a quick and easy dish I am sure your family will love. Springtime Sugar Snap Peas & Asparagus Save Print Springtime Sugar Snap Peas & Asparagus Author: April Ozbilgin Recipe type: Side Ingredients 1 pound Sugar Snap Peas...
January 25, 2013
According to Wikipedia, past accounts tell us that eggplant is said to have over 1000 different preparations. Before I moved to Turkey at the age of 22, I can honestly say that would have seemed like a high number to me. I had never eaten, let alone thought about cooking an eggplant up until that point. Okay, maybe I do have one disastrous memory of trying to impress my husband by making Imam Bayildi. I have eaten and cooked my...
January 22, 2013
Not only are carrots good for the eyes, the Vitamin A in them helps flush toxins from the body. The recipe I have for you today is a perfect meze or appetizer for when you want to drink Raki or any other grain alcohol. You can drink and not feel so bad because my Carrot Salad or Havuç Salatası is good for you and goes great with Raki! Carrot Salad or Havuç Salatası Save Print Author: April Ozbilgin...
January 17, 2013
Çoban Salatası or Shepherd’s Salad Çoban Salatası or Shepherd’s Salad is a delicious salad to accompany grilled meats or grilled fish. It gets it’s name from the fact that the Çoban or Shepherd’s could easily carry the ingredients for this salad with him into the mountains and be able to easily prepare the salad on the spot. This also goes well with Gozleme, Pide or Lahmacun. Çoban Salatası or Shepherd’s Salad Save Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10...
January 10, 2013
Oven Roasted Zucchini, Carrots, Cabbage, Sweet Peppers & Onions Nothing tastes better in winter than piping hot oven roasted veggies. My daughter had been wanting me to make some for her. Since I had everything I needed, I made some tonight to go with our fried chicken. They were delish!! You could do pretty much any hearty vegetable. I had zucchini, carrots, cabbage, onions, garlic and sweet peppers so that is what I used. Here is how I made them...
January 6, 2013
One of my favorite soups is Ezogelin Çorbası (Ezo Bride Soup). It is a smooth creamy soup that has a robust flavor and is very nutritious. While pregnant with my daughter, Stella, I was living in Turkey. Ezogelin soup was my life line. It was one of the few things I could eat and feel completely satisfied. There were many soup restaurants near our house and it was always a treat to have a hot bowl of soup with a squeeze...
January 3, 2013
My Favorite Food . . . How do you choose one? Choosing a favorite food is difficult when you are a foodie! After much consideration though, I would have to say my favorite food is my Angel hair pasta with meat sauce. It is so simple and it is better the next day (if you have any left)! You could also use this sauce on with regular spaghetti or your favorite pasta. You could also use it to make a...
