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June 21, 2013
Purslane, which is known as Semizotu in Turkey is actually considered a weed in the USA. The health benefits are extraordinary. You can read about those benefits at Mother Earth News. Purslane Salad Semizotu Salatası is a healthy and delicious salad you can share with your family and friends. As you all know by now, family is so important to me. I have the best sister in the whole world! Of course, I am sure all...
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 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...
January 17, 2013
Çoban Salatası or Shepherd’s Salad Çoban Salatası or Shepherd’s Salad is a delicious salad to accompany grilled meats or grilled fish. It gets it’s name from the fact that the Çoban or Shepherd’s could easily carry the ingredients for this salad with him into the mountains and be able to easily prepare the salad on the spot. This also goes well with Gozleme, Pide or Lahmacun. Çoban Salatası or Shepherd’s Salad Save Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10...
