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 When I was a young girl, my parents had a garden, and I used to love to pluck ripe tomatoes from the vine, use my t-shirt to rub off any dirt, and then eat that warm, juicy mater whole…just like you would an apple. I’d get tomato juice and seeds all over me, but who … [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]  I had some leftover buttermilk biscuits in my fridge that had gotten stale, so I put them to good use by making an Italian bread soup with a variety of vegetables and lentils. The soup also has two eggs in it which, along with the chicken broth, adds a wonderful flavor. It makes for a comforting, soothing … [read more]  Tabbouleh is a very popular Middle Eastern salad that’s made with bulgur wheat and lots of parsley. It’s also delicious with some fresh mint but I didn’t have any on hand unfortunately. It’s a very healthy salad that Kemal and I very much enjoy. And it’s also very easy and simple to make. It makes a great … [read more]  I adore garlic. Bread and butter is my favorite food. Garlic bread is beyond amazing! It’s out-of-this-world heavenly!! And I’m nuts about Greek seasoning sprinkled on just about anything. Suffice it to say these rolls I made the other day are to die for! They’re melt-in-your mouth delicious…so soft, buttery, and garlicy…*sigh* Trust me…they won’t … [read more]  I love cabbage salads in pretty much any way, shape, or form. I can eat them every day and not get tired of them. But I don’t care much for traditional coleslaw. I don’t like much vinegar in my cabbage salads, and whenever we go out to eat, I never order coleslaw because I just … [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]  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]  I did some more experimenting with beets last night. I tried some of the raw beet leaves and really liked them so I decided to have some with my salmon. I also decided to use the baked beet chips I made yesterday as a topping for my fish. Then I took organic potato chips, crumbled some … [read more]  A few weeks ago, I made a resolution to try eating beets. It wasn’t a New Year’s resolution, but I just decided one day a few weeks ago that it was something I wanted to do. I don’t think I’ve eaten a beet since I was a kid, and since I’m pushin’ 50…well…it’s been a … [read more] |
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