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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]  In Bosnia-Herzegovina where Kemal’s from, pljeskavica (pronounced Pee-eh-ska-veets-suh ) is a very popular meal. It’s basically ground meat mixed with mineral water, bread crumbs, and spices, and then shaped into very large patties and grilled. It’s most generally served on top of lepinje, (pronounced lep-in-ya) which is a Bosnian pita bread. Pljeskavica is … [read more]  I wanted chocolate chip cookies tonight for dinner. I really wanted them bad. But instead I had something quite a bit different actually….goat cheese stuffed dates. It took me less than a minute to make. And since I have to work a double shift tomorrow, that’s perfect. Can’t get any better than a 1-minute dessert. And … [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]  This creamy and luscious pasta dish is perfect for those evenings when you just don’t have time to cook or when you have unexpected guests and need to make something quickly. It takes only about 15 minutes from start to finish to make it, but it tastes like a million bucks!! Keep in mind though that … [read more]  Nana, my Italian grandmother, was a wonderful cook, and one meal in particular that she used to make stands out in my memory, and that’s her spinach pizza. It has a crust not only on the bottom but also on the top…making it more like a savory spinach pie. The crust is different from most pizza crusts … [read more]  Need a quick and easy appetizer during the holidays…something that won’t take you forever to make but still looks festive and tastes delicious? All you have to do is buy a log of goat cheese and then roll it in chopped pistachios and cranberries. It’s something you can also throw together on short notice. Serve it … [read more]  This evening, Kemal made us a wonderful dinner that combines some of our favorite ingredients…spinach, cheese, potatoes, and eggs. It’s easy to make and it tastes great!!! But don’t take my word for it. Give it a try one day and see for yourself! Cheesy Spinach, Potato and Egg Casserole Yield: 8 very large pieces Ingredients: 15 … [read more] |
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