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 Summertime salsas is what it’s all about. They’re fresh, flavorful, fun, and fantastic! They’re festive too because make me think of South-of-border fiestas. I made some peach mango black bean salsa as a topping for tacos and taco salad. I made the pineapple mango salsa as a topping for some blackened salmon. These salsas are also perfect … [read more]  Tabbouleh and other salads made with bulgar wheat are perfect during the summer for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s a meal that’s light, flavorful, and satisfying. Last week while craving a bulgar salad, I found myself with no tomatoes, cucumbers, or peppers in my fridge. Luckily I had fresh mint and parsley. So I tried something … [read more]  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]  This morning I wanted something light and refreshing for breakfast so I decided to make a cucumber mango soup which is made with yogurt and served chilled. It’s terribly easy to make, it’s healthy, and its spring colors are cheery and beautiful. Best of all, it tastes so good!!! Do you like cold soups? If so … [read more]  We noticed some cedar planks for sale (for only a few dollars) at the seafood department at Whole Foods about a month ago and decided to buy one so would could try some salmon baked on it. We were curious if the cedar plank would flavor the salmon at all. So last night we finally gave … [read more]  A few days ago, I came across a recipe for spinach Pkhali which is basically a Georgian spread, dip, or a salad. Which is it? Well, basically it’s all three. You can eat it as a salad. You can spread it on bread. Or you can eat it as a dip. It’s made with spinach, ground … [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]  Is it a salsa? Is it a salad? I wasn’t sure so I called it a salsa salad. LOL! What I am sure about is that every single bite is heavenly! We had ours with tequila limed rubbed tilapia, spinach pkhali, and lepinje, and it matched perfectly with everything. But even though it made a … [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] |
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