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 After we tried some prosciutto stuffed mushrooms at Buca di Beppo a couple of months ago, Kemal decided he wanted to make his own version of them at home. Here’s a picture of one of them. Since I have a hard time digesting mushrooms, he also made some stuffed peppers and zucchinis with the same filling … [read more]  Even though Spring officially arrived about a week or so ago, it continue to be quite chilly. It’s not bitterly cold by any means, but chilly enough that we’re still wearing our winter coats. And blustery chilly days and nights means we enjoy huge pots of soup to warm us from the inside out. Kemal … [read more]  Moussaka is a popular meal in the Balkans and in the Middle East. It’s made in numerous ways, but it’s basically a layered casserole made with vegetables. Sometimes it’s made with vegetables and legumes. Sometimes it’s made with vegetables and meat. Sometimes it’s made vegan, while other times it’s made with cheese and/or yogurt. It also … [read more]  We eat a lot of vegetables, and we enjoy stir-fry veggies year round. In the summer, we tend to go lighter and eat just veggie stir-fries. In the winter, we typically add meat. Last week, Kemal made us a wonderful sweet and spicy stir fry with with chorizo chicken sausages, but unfortunately, I failed to photograph … [read more]  Here’s a baked spaghetti dinner that only takes about 20 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes in the oven. It’s quick, quite tasty, and makes for a beautiful presentation! It contains bell peppers, mushrooms, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Serve it with a salad and some bread, and you’re good to go! You do need an … [read more]  I guess everyone has their own version of goulash. Some make it with beef. Some make it pork. Some make it without any meat at all. Kemal made ours with chorizo chicken sausages. It gives the goulash a spicy kick that appeals to both of us. But you can use any kind of … [read more]  A few weeks ago my friend, Vesna, told me about some stuffed peppers she made for dinner. Her husband, Vanja, was crazy about them so she passed her recipe along to me. Kemal and I both love stuffed peppers, and we’ve been looking forward to making these. I made the cream of chicken soup earlier in … [read more]  Here in the U.S., ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise are popular spreads for sandwiches and you’ll find them in most refrigerators. In the ex-Yugoslavia where Kemal’s from, those spreads are also used; however, ajvar…which is a roasted pepper and eggplant spread…is also found in most every household. Besides being a popular spread, ajvar is also served as … [read more]  The problem with making omelets for a large family or for several people is timing it so all the omelets are done at once. How do you do that when you have one person doing the cooking? Everyone’s omelet will be done at different times. If everyone wants to eat together, then the first omelets … [read more] |
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