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July 1, 2014
Our local farmer’s market has opened back up for summer here in Gadsden, Alabama and shopping there this past Friday reminded me of my many trips to the Pazar’s of Istanbul only on a much smaller scale. Not only did I buy lots of fresh veggies, I also bought an “old” variety of Hydrangea that I still have not planted. I bought two different kinds of heirloom tomatoes, a couple of cayenne peppers and some gorgeous Tuscan Kale from Tobe’s Tailgate...
March 11, 2013
One of my favorite comfort foods is Pasta with Meatballs. I made these recently and used two pounds of meat because we were having guest over. When I started to clean up, I was going to put what I thought was “some” meatballs into a container in the fridge. There was one lonely meatball. I guess nobody wanted to take the last meatball :-). They were really delicious. Try my recipe, I think you will like it. Pasta with...
February 25, 2013
One of Fatih Sultan Mehmet’s favorite foods was a dish called Mutancana. Lamb meat was sauteed in butter with shallots and cooked until tender. Then dried fruits and almonds were added and cooked a little longer. It was seasoned with honey and sumac which gives it a sweet and sour effect. If you want to eat like a Turkish Sultan, you should try and make this dish. I made my Mutancana with Beef and it could also be made...
February 20, 2013
The chicken recipe I have for you is too easy to be true. You just put everything in one pot and forget about it. Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs comes out tender and juicy every time you make this recipe. I can guarantee it will be often. Serve it with saffron rice. Even if you want to make it in the oven, it is really easy and stress free. Hope you like it. Afiyet olsun! 5.0 from 1 reviews Slow...
February 13, 2013
Tonight was one of those nights when I wasn’t really sure what to cook for dinner. So I decided to cook a favorite that my mom used to make, Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Onion Gravy. My daughter loves mushrooms so I figured I would add a few mushrooms to the mix to give it a little flair. I knew it would go great with my Vermicelli Rice or Sehriyeli Pilav. Boy was I right, it was a match made...
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 5, 2013
Around our house, Mondays tend to be pretty hectic. Since we had already planned to go for a walk on the gorgeous Black Creek trail near my house with my sister and nephew, I knew I had better put something in the crock pot for dinner. Usually, I make the normal everyday ground beef tacos, but I was in the mood for something a little different today. The recipe I have for you is something I came up...
January 30, 2013
One thing I love about meatballs is you can change the spices to come up with some amazing flavor combinations. Almost every country has their own version of meatballs, and some of the most well known are Chinese, Italian, Spanish or Mexican Albóndigas, Swedish, and Turkish Köfte. It is unclear who made the first meatball but most countries claim invention of this wonderful treat. It is documented that Romans were serving meatballs around 25 AD. Most meatballs start out with...
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 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...
