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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]  I love minestrone. It tastes wonderful and it’s also easy to make. The other nice thing about minestrone is that it’s full all kinds of good veggies and beans. The recipe is also quite flexible. If you have spinach on-hand, you can add some in. You can use any kind of pasta you want, and if … [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]  I wanted a light dinner…something quick and easy without too much fuss. Our fridge was pretty much bare this evening so I made some corn cakes with some leftover hummus, a bit a Parmesan cheese, a dab of yogurt, and some frozen corn I had in my freezer. It’s super easy to make and it … [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]  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]  Throughout the work week when we’re busy and don’t have time to do a lot of cooking, we like to throw together a pasta very quickly. We always make extra so we have leftovers for the next day. What about you? Do you like having leftovers? Here’s the pasta Kemal made for us last … [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] |
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