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July 19, 2014
For my first new post on inthekitchenwithapril.com, I really wanted the dish to be amazing and I must say the dish I made tonight goes above and beyond. It was so good, in fact, that there was none left. That is right NONE. We were scraping the bottom of the pans to get all the yummy, creamy potatoes and all the flavorful gravy because we didn’t want to leave any behind. I don’t want to admit it, but...
January 1, 2014
Welcome 2014 – Happy New Year! Goodbye 2013. It has been a fantastic year. I was fortunate to spend time with my family and friends on all the holidays this year as well as other get-togethers that we had just for the fun of it. I am truly blessed both materially and spiritually. While the birth of my daughter almost 21 years ago (she’ll be 21 on January 12, 2014) was the happiest day of my life, I can...
December 10, 2013
Thanksgiving 2013 has come and gone and Christmas is right around the corner. I had every intention of posting about our wonderful Thanksgiving meal. It is our tradition to have Thanksgiving at my sister, Kim’s house and it is always the holiday that I look forward to the most. It is a time when my sister and I get together in the kitchen and make some delicious food. This year, Kim made ham, “the dressing”, potato salad, coleslaw, sweet potato...
March 24, 2013
Well, Spring has arrived but the cold weather has lingered a little longer than expected here in Alabama. It was really cold a couple of nights ago and I wanted to make some good old comfort food. What better to satisfy than some Oven Roasted Köfte with Potatoes or Fırında Köfte Patates hot out of the oven. Of course as usual, I had some garlic yogurt handy for mine! Afiyet Olsun! Oven Roasted Köfte with Potatoes or Fırında Köfte...
February 11, 2013
One of my favorite kinds of dolmas are etli kabak dolması which is zucchini stuffed with meat. I decided to make some tonight. My sister, Kim had given me some big beautiful tomatoes that she had bought at Smith Sisters produce stand in Attalla. I thought they would look really good with the zucchini so I used them as well. I think the tomatoes give a nice visual appeal. These dolmas are delicious on their own however they are...
February 7, 2013
Well, it has been cold again here the last few days so I thought I should make a nice hearty soup to warm us up. This Hearty White Bean and Kale soup really has a lot of flavor . The bright colors of the kale and carrots let you know that it is very healthy as well. If you are vegetarian, you could leave the meat out. I would love to be able to say my usual which is...
February 6, 2013
Silky, creamy potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes. They always take me back to my childhood. Sometimes, my mother would use a potato smasher but other times she would get out her handheld mixer and in a couple of minutes of clicking and whirring, she would produce the lightest fluffiest most delicious creamed potatoes. Of course, they were always served with something fantastic like meatloaf, fried cubed steak, fried chicken or salmon patties. I loved them...
February 4, 2013
I bought some boneless chicken thighs from the grocery store yesterday and wasn’t really sure what I was going to make. I actually did not realize they were skinless until I started to open the package. I wanted to do something with lemon and garlic but I didn’t want it to be too lemony. Well, the recipe I came up with was fantastic. The sauce was so delicious that I literally wanted to drink it by itself. The garlic...
January 20, 2013
Cold weather is a great time for a good Turkish Beef Stew aka Yahni! January is a cold and dreary month that forces us to stay inside the home. Cold weather is a great time for a good Turkish Beef Stew aka Yahni! Yahni is a delicious dish that fills the house with a wonderful aroma. Since it is finished in the oven, it also warms the house up even more. It is a simple dish that can be...
January 14, 2013
Out of this world mac n cheese! My sister, Kim cooked a delicious lunch for us today. She made the most amazing mac-n-cheese ever. My daughter said “No offense Mom, but that is the best mac-n-cheese I have ever eaten!” Well, I tried to get her recipe but she just told me how she made it without giving me the actual recipe. I thought you guys would like to see the picture – that is how delicious it...
January 11, 2013
Well, it is cold and raining here in Alabama so what better time for Sulu Kofte than now, right? Sulu Kofte is one of those foods that can make your mouth water just thinking about it. It is super easy to make and it tastes even better the second day – if you have any left, that is. Click here for recipe! Sulu Köfte Save Print Meatball soup Author: April Ozbilgin Recipe type: Soup Cuisine: Turkish Ingredients...
January 11, 2013
Kiymali Ispanak is one of my favorite Turkish comfort foods. I made it often after my weekly trip to the pazar (bazaar) because I would want to use my fresh spinach right away. It warms my belly and my heart each time I make it. Memories of the rows and rows of fresh vegetables, fruits, cheeses and olives come back to me like they were just yesterday. I can’t believe it has been fifteen years since I have been back...
