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 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  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]  I’ve read a lot of excellent reviews about this restaurant, and we finally went there today for lunch. The food was incredibly delicious and the service was over-the-top. After reading so many positive reviews about the restaurant, I was eager to try it. The lady who waited on us said they make everything from scratch, including … [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]  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]  Kemal made a wonderful dinner for us last night, and while he was cooking, I was savoring the fragrant aroma of the perfect blend of spices that filled the air and opened my appetite. It was a beautiful meal that tasted just as wonderful as it smelled. I savored every bite which was soft, satisfying, and full … [read more]  For my birthday lunch we had Vietnamese cuisine for the first time and loved it!! We chose Lemongrass Restaurant in Middletown, Kentucky. We had vegetarian spring rolls and steamed vegetarian dumplings as our appetizers. For our entrees, we each had Pho Tai which is Vietnamese noodle soup. We had ours with beef, and it was served … [read more]  eThere are no doubt many variations on how to make this popular Italian dish. The way we made it involves cooking eggplant slices on a griddle, then rolling the slices with a ricotta cheese mixture, covering with a homemade tomato sauce and cheese, then baking. If you want to see another way we’ve made eggplant … [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] |
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