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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]  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]  About a month ago, we went to a lovely pizza place, Coal’s Artisan Pizza, here in Louisville and enjoyed a wonderful dinner! Their appetizers and pizzas are fantastic, the beer selection is great, and we can’t wait to go back! Their pizza dough which is baked in a 1,000 degree coal-fired oven, is perfect! And their … [read more]  I love all kinds of salads, especially when the weather warms up. I find them refreshing, love the pretty colors, and most importantly, love how delicious they are. I also like how easy they are to make and that I don’t have to measure anything or follow a recipe. I like not knowing exactly what’s gonna … [read more]  If you’re like me, you oftentimes decide what to have for dinner based on whatever leftovers you have in your fridge.That’s what I did last night. I happened to have a little sour cream, yogurt, and feta cheese that needed to be used up, as well as some roasted garlic, one zucchini, one orange bell pepper, … [read more]  There’s nothing like the smell of peppers and onions frying in olive oil! I had absolutely no appetite when I came home from work, but when Kemal was cooking our peppers and onions, it smell so wonderful that my appetite came back! The combination of vegetables, cheeses, and seasonings is just perfect and makes a … [read more]  Egg salad is good. Egg salad with fresh spinach is exceptionally good! It’s a high-protein meal that’ll give you a lot of energy, but best of all, it’s incredibly delicious! Give it a try one day and see for yourself. Egg and Spinach Salad Ingredients: 2 eggs, hard boiled  It’s wonderful when we have the time to make pasta and pasta sauce from scratch, but let’s face it, we just don’t always have that kind of time. Tonight was one of those nights, so Kemal quickly made us a wonderful pasta full of our favorite veggies. He also cut up some chicken franks and … [read more]  We both adore spinach and quite a bit. It’s definitely our favorite vegetable, and I think if we ever did a recipe book, it would be called “101 Ways to Eat Spinach.” Hmmmm…maybe I should seriously think about that. Wonder if anyone besides us would be interested in a cookbook with … [read more]  We adore Mediterranean food. It’s that simple. These tarts combine all our favorite ingredients (tomatoes, spinach, olives, feta cheese, and goat cheese) into a scrumptious meal. They make adorable appetizers as well. Whether you eat before your meal or as the main course, you and your guests will love them! The pastry is buttery … [read more] |
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