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Mediterranean green beans are a fast and refreshing answer for your everyday salad needs. A quick blanch of green beans, combined with a perky dressing, fresh dill and briny olives creates a delicious salad. How to Blanch Green Beans Blanching is a cooking method that …
This summer soup recipe is a perfect option for when the temperatures go up and you want to cool down. Called “Yayla Çorbası” in Turkish, this Turkish yogurt soup with mint is a traditional recipe made with tangy yogurt, cooling mint, and pearl barley. How …
Shephard’s salad is a tomato cucumber salad that is the essence of summertime eating in Turkey. Called çoban salatasi in Turkish, it is a light and refreshing accompaniment to any meal. Summer Salads I was born in the United States, but have visited Turkey seven …
This easy eggplant recipe will become your go-to summer salad this year. Roast eggplant until soft and then combine with the perfect spices for a savory and succulent dish that is a great make-ahead side dish option. How to Cook Eggplant The eggplant in this …
Looking for a spring salad recipe? Combine asparagus, peas, and greens with crunchy homemade croutons to create this vibrant spring panzanella salad. A Delicious Spring Salad Recipe Panzanella salad uses up old bread by combining it with fresh seasonal ingredients. Bread cubes are oven roasted …
Chicken döner kebab is one of my absolutely favorite comfort foods. Succulent marinated chicken thighs are oven-roasted to sheer perfection, and served up in a warm pita wrap or over your favorite bowl of greens. Turkish Comfort Food Meat cooked on a stick is said …
This zucchini noodle recipe with caramelized onions and crushed roasted walnuts is an easy healthy dinner to put together. If you cook the caramelized onions in advance, dinner is ready in less than 10 minutes! How to Caramelize Onions While caramelizing onions might seem like …
This recipe is the best way to cook halibut: slow roasted and served with an herb salsa. Every bite is rich and buttery and melts in your mouth. Topped with a vibrant herb salsa, this recipe will become your go-to for all types of fish. …
This blend of warming spices is used often in northern Indian cuisine. Adapted from the cookbook Indian Home Cooking by Suvir Saran and Stephanie Lyness.
If you’re wondering how to meal plan, this post is for you. Cooking at home can add years to your life, and meal planning is the key to producing those home-cooked meals, while saving money and time in the process. 1. Make Time for Meal …
This easy asparagus recipe is a delicious side dish. Asparagus stalks are briefly steamed, then topped with a brightly flavored tomato and olive salsa that is seasoned with za’atar spice blend, fresh garlic, and vinegar or fresh lemon juice. How to Choose Asparagus Asparagus is …
When cooking grass fed beef, it is necessary to keep in mind a few specific things that set it apart from conventional grain fed beef. Read on for 7 tips for transforming grass fed beef into a moist and flavorful meal. Grass Fed vs. Grain …
This Turkish meze recipe is an absolute delight. Chicken is poached in an aromatic liquid and combined with a paprika-laced walnut sauce. Circassian chicken is a delicious addition to any meze spread or perfect for a party appetizer. Origins of Turkish Meze Meze refers to …
This healthy side dish, garlicky Swiss chard and chickpeas, is a quick and easy side dish for any meal. Swiss Chard: A Versatile Vegetable Swiss chard is in the same plant family as spinach, and has similar flavor and cooking qualities. It’s a little more …
Sheet pan shrimp with peppers and onions is a simple weeknight recipe ready in less than 20 minutes. How to Cook Shrimp I love using shrimp for an easy healthy dinner during the week because they are delicious and easy to cook. Depending on the …
These maple glazed carrots with smoky walnut gremolata will impress everyone at the table. Best news? They are super simple to make. What is Gremolata? Gremolata is an Italian condiment, traditionally made with parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. Truth be told, I have been a …
Turks like to stuff things, and this Turkish-style stuffed tomato recipe is no exception. Dolmas Dolmas are a family of stuffed dishes in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. This tomato dolma is filled with a fragrant meat filling and simmered over low heat until just …
In this Turkish-style braised leeks recipe, called prasa, leeks are combined with extra virgin olive oil, carrots, lemon, and a small amount of white rice for a classic Turkish dish that tastes much more than the sum of its parts. Leeks Leeks are an unsung …