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 I felt like fudge the other night so I decided to make Kaju burfi which is a popular Indian fudge-like dessert. I made it somewhat different than the recipe because I added some sesame seeds to it to give a bit of a different texture and flavor. I really liked the flavor of the fudge, but … [read more]  Here’s another quick and easy pasta salad that’s perfect for busy days when you just don’t have much time to be in the kitchen. It’s not only perfect for hectic days, but it’s also makes a wonderful, refreshing meal during the sweltering dog days of summer. You can use any kind of pasta you want. I’d … [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]  After working a long, hard holiday week at the restaurant, I got up this morning exhausted, dreading the double-shift I had to work. Normally, I do pretty good working open to close, but during a holiday week, it’s not so easy. I decided I’d better eat just a little bite of something this morning before going … [read more]  Mole, which means “sauce” in Spanish, is something I’ve been wanting to make for quite some time. I’ve never tasted it before in my life, but Kemal tried it once when a lady at work, Irma, made some that she served over chicken. Kemal said the sauce had chocolate in it, and surprisingly, Kemal said … [read more]  Halva is one of our favorite confections, and it’s extremely quick and easy to make. I think it took me about 10 minutes to make. Of course, if you make your tahini from scratch it’ll take a lot longer, but instead of grinding sesame seeds into a paste, I just bought the tahini to save time. … [read more]  One of my Dad’s favorite sweet treats has always been peanut butter and syrup and/or peanut butter and honey, and ever since I was a little girl, it’s been one of my favorite sweet treats as well. Sometimes we’d mix in a little butter but sometimes not. Sometimes we’d just eat it from the spoon while other … [read more]  “Everything” bagels are easy to make and they taste just like you’d expect…chewy and full of flavor. Instead of buying them at the store or your local bakery, try making them yourself. They’re fun to make and they sure do make your house smell good!!! We were hardly waiting to devour them for dinner last night, and … [read more]  About once a week we have lunch at our local Whole Foods Market, and one of my favorite items on the salad bar is cabbage crunch. It’s also easy and convenient to make at home any time I’m in the mood for it since I always have seeds and nuts on hand. The cabbage … [read more]  Making homemade granola is really easy to do. The recipe is also flexible and open, giving you the ability to mix and match ingredients based on your preferences and what you have available in your pantry at any given moment. Don’t have almonds or maybe you don’t like them all that much? No problem. Use walnuts, hazelnuts, … [read more] |
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