
Although this is generally served as a side item for a meal, Kemal and I enjoy it as a main course. It’s a wonderful meal when served with bread fresh from the oven, and it’s satisfying without being too filling. It has a beautiful taste, and I love the slight crunch of the green beans.
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When it’s warm outside, Kemal and I enjoy cold salads for lunch and dinner. One of our favorites is a pasta salad with blackened salmon and fresh vegetables. We never make the salad the same. Sometimes we add tomatoes, and olives, and other times we add hard boiled eggs or peas. Whatever we decide to … [read more]

This Italian appetizer is rich, filling, and tasty like you wouldn’t believe. It’s basically a salad with meat, cheese, peppers, herbs, and olive oil. It’s not a “diet” type of salad by any means, but it definitely will give you a lot of energy on a cold winter day.
It can be eaten by itself, with … [read more]