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April 28, 2013
It has been a long while since I have been able to prepare a dish, photograph it, and get it posted. Today, I am making a FRESH start with a really reFRESHING salad. This Mercimek Salata or Lentil Salad would be great for a light lunch or as a side dish with grilled meats. It has an interesting tangy flavor that I think you will enjoy. If you cannot find Pomegranate Molasses or Syrup, you could probably substitute balsamic vinegar...
April 14, 2013
Sorry I haven’t posted lately, sickness in family kept me from doing so. My dear friend who is like a father to me had a massive heart attack and I have been at the hospital with him. You may remember him from the German Chocolate Post. I made this cake for him for his birthday and he loved it. I have been at the hospital with him everyday so that is why I have not posted anything new....
April 8, 2013
Pasta Salad with Asparagus or Kuşkonmaz ile Makarna SalatasıOne of my favorite spring and summer time dishes is Pasta Salad with Asparagus or Kuşkonmaz ile Makarna Salatası. You can start with the basics and improvise with what you have on hand at home. This version is made with a creamy dressing however a vinaigrette based dressing is just as delicious. You could use a vinaigrette based dressing and add salami and mozzarella for an Italian inspired pasta salad. Grilled or...
April 4, 2013
Well, my friends Zehra and Ismail are visiting their son here in Alabama. They invited me over the other day and Zehra hanim made a delicious börek with potatoes. I took some home and my sister tried it and she really liked it so I decided to make us some with Spinach and Cheese. It was really delicious! The thing I love about börek is that it is delicious anytime of day. You can have it for breakfast, a light lunch...
