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 I adore Mediterranean food and cooking, and Kemal, who’s from the Mediterranean, naturally loves it as well. We don’t follow any particular diet in that we eat whatever we want; however, our eating patterns and lifestyle basically follows the Mediterranean diet pyramid. Most of our meals are centered around vegetables, beans, bread, fruits, and whole grains. … [read more]  Kemal made us a wonderful casserole last night, and the leftovers were just as good this evening! We even have enough for dinner tomorrow, and I’m definitely looking forward to it again. Hope you enjoy it as well. Eggplant Zucchini Chickpea Casserole with Arborio Rice 2 medium eggplants  Last night Kemal made a wonderful moussaka for us for dinner. It’s a wholesome and incredibly delicious meal that’s perfect on a cold, winter day. Moussaka is popular in the Balkans, Mediterranean, and the Middle East, and it’s basically a layered casserole that’s usually made with eggplant, tomatoes, and meat. There are endless varieties of moussaka. It … [read more]  Imam Bayaldi (Middle Eastern Eggplant) The story behind this exotic dish is that a holy man somewhere in the Middle East ate this dish and then “swooned” or fainted when he ate it. That’s the legend anyway. The eggplants are usually stuffed, but when Kemal made this incredible meal this evening, he decided to scoop … [read more]  One of our favorite meals is stuffed veggies, and we always make it a little differently every time we make it. We enjoy variations of the meal I guess because we like trying a new twist on an age-old recipe; it keeps things interesting. Here’s the stuffed veggies Kemal made for us last … [read more]  I love black bean veggie burgers!!! They’re easy to make, taste great, and they’re good for you too! They’re wonderful with or without bread, and you can top ‘em any way you like. Here’s mine that I kept simple…an open-faced sandwich on lepinje with a little chipotle mayo underneath. The only issue I had … [read more] |
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