Kimchi Pork Stir-fry
I’ve had a love affair with Korean food ever since I tried it for the first time while living in Beijing in the late 90s. Beijing has a sizable ethnically Korean population, having settled there a long time ago. There
Kimchi Pork Stir-fry
I’ve had a love affair with Korean food ever since I tried it for the first time while living in Beijing in the late 90s. Beijing has a sizable ethnically Korean population, having settled there a long time ago. There
Two Sisters On A Boat Mucver – Zucchini Fritters Version II
Over the summer, my family and I took a trip to Kaş, a lovely seaside town on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. My most memorable day of the trip was on a boat that took us along the coast to
Two Sisters On A Boat Mucver – Zucchini Fritters Version II
Over the summer, my family and I took a trip to Kaş, a lovely seaside town on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. My most memorable day of the trip was on a boat that took us along the coast to
San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato, Mexico
San Miguel De Allende San Miguel lit up my imagination as soon as I heard of this cobblestoned artistic little gem of a Spanish colonial town years ago. We didn’t have to travel over a continent and ocean to visit
San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato, Mexico
San Miguel De Allende San Miguel lit up my imagination as soon as I heard of this cobblestoned artistic little gem of a Spanish colonial town years ago. We didn’t have to travel over a continent and ocean to visit
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires has been the city of my dreams for many years. I finally got my wish to see it this past March and spent 10 wonderful days there. Buenos Aires is a city of plane tree lined streets reminiscent
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires has been the city of my dreams for many years. I finally got my wish to see it this past March and spent 10 wonderful days there. Buenos Aires is a city of plane tree lined streets reminiscent
Easy Butternut Squash Soup With Ginger
This gingered butternut squash soup has no dairy and only contains a few ingredients; yet it’s so delicious and satisfying. My mother-in-law came up with this recipe, and it’s one that my entire family loves. If you can find pre-cut
Easy Butternut Squash Soup With Ginger
This gingered butternut squash soup has no dairy and only contains a few ingredients; yet it’s so delicious and satisfying. My mother-in-law came up with this recipe, and it’s one that my entire family loves. If you can find pre-cut
Long Weekend In Sedona
Sedona is a little piece of heaven about 30 minutes south of Flagstaff, Arizona. I passed through here a few years ago and loved it so much that I promised myself I would return. This past October, I convinced my
Long Weekend In Sedona
Sedona is a little piece of heaven about 30 minutes south of Flagstaff, Arizona. I passed through here a few years ago and loved it so much that I promised myself I would return. This past October, I convinced my
Spicy Harissa Tomato Carrot Pasta Sauce
This pasta dish could not be more simple to put together. It also hits the spot when I’m craving a spicy, meatless pasta sauce. The spicy kick in this recipe comes from harissa paste. Harissa paste is from North Africa
Spicy Harissa Tomato Carrot Pasta Sauce
This pasta dish could not be more simple to put together. It also hits the spot when I’m craving a spicy, meatless pasta sauce. The spicy kick in this recipe comes from harissa paste. Harissa paste is from North Africa
Costa Rica
Last June, my family, including my in-laws, took an amazing trip to Manuel Antonio National Park, in Costa Rica. Manuel Antonio is on the Pacific coast and about a three-hour drive from San Jose, the capital. We flew direct to
Costa Rica
Last June, my family, including my in-laws, took an amazing trip to Manuel Antonio National Park, in Costa Rica. Manuel Antonio is on the Pacific coast and about a three-hour drive from San Jose, the capital. We flew direct to
Zucchini Fritter Muffins
My clever mother-in-law has a wonderful recipe for baked zucchini fritters. These are usually fried. Instead of frying, she bakes them in a muffin pan. I really like this presentation. Not only is it healthier than frying, it’s cute and
Zucchini Fritter Muffins
My clever mother-in-law has a wonderful recipe for baked zucchini fritters. These are usually fried. Instead of frying, she bakes them in a muffin pan. I really like this presentation. Not only is it healthier than frying, it’s cute and
Dolma With Swiss Chard
This dolma recipe is a different take on the more traditional dolma made with vine leaves. Both versions are great, but this version is less briny. I love Swiss chard, as it’s delicious and super healthy. Dolma is a popular
Dolma With Swiss Chard
This dolma recipe is a different take on the more traditional dolma made with vine leaves. Both versions are great, but this version is less briny. I love Swiss chard, as it’s delicious and super healthy. Dolma is a popular
Cinnamon Fried Cauliflower
This is another one of my mother’s delicious side-dishes. I don’t know where this is from, but I remember eating cauliflower this way since I was little. It’s impossible to have just one floret. Even my children, who are more
Cinnamon Fried Cauliflower
This is another one of my mother’s delicious side-dishes. I don’t know where this is from, but I remember eating cauliflower this way since I was little. It’s impossible to have just one floret. Even my children, who are more
Jerusalem Artichokes With Mint And Lemon
What a great side dish this is with roast chicken or fish. My mother-in-law gave me this recipe, which I loved from first taste. The ingredients are absolutely perfect together. Mint and lemon are heavenly together. Add this to the
Jerusalem Artichokes With Mint And Lemon
What a great side dish this is with roast chicken or fish. My mother-in-law gave me this recipe, which I loved from first taste. The ingredients are absolutely perfect together. Mint and lemon are heavenly together. Add this to the
Zucchini Beef Stew With Mint And Dill
This is my simple weeknight go to recipe for my family that’s both nutritious and delicious. I love zucchini with dill and mint. The dill is fresh and the mint is dried. This whole meal only take about 15 minutes
Zucchini Beef Stew With Mint And Dill
This is my simple weeknight go to recipe for my family that’s both nutritious and delicious. I love zucchini with dill and mint. The dill is fresh and the mint is dried. This whole meal only take about 15 minutes
Spicy Harissa Roasted Chicken Thighs
I love my tube of harissa paste. It’s gone into stews, roast potatoes, pasta sauces, even eggs. I especially love harissa in this chicken recipe. I made it for my family once, and my husband and I thought it
Spicy Harissa Roasted Chicken Thighs
I love my tube of harissa paste. It’s gone into stews, roast potatoes, pasta sauces, even eggs. I especially love harissa in this chicken recipe. I made it for my family once, and my husband and I thought it
Spiralized Cucumber and Armenian String Cheese Salad With Basil Dressing
Like many others, I recently caught the spiralizer food craze. It’s been fun coming up with the myriad of spiralized dish possibilities. After testing different versions, I came up with this yummy cucumber salad with Armenian braided string cheese. It
Spiralized Cucumber and Armenian String Cheese Salad With Basil Dressing
Like many others, I recently caught the spiralizer food craze. It’s been fun coming up with the myriad of spiralized dish possibilities. After testing different versions, I came up with this yummy cucumber salad with Armenian braided string cheese. It
Momma Anita’s Armenian Eggplant and Spiced Beef Casserole (Batlijanov Tava)
This eggplant and spiced beef casserole is one of my mother’s signature dishes. It’s an old Urfa Armenian recipe we call batlijanov tava, passed down from generation to generation. It’s nice to retain these recipes so that future generations of
Momma Anita’s Armenian Eggplant and Spiced Beef Casserole (Batlijanov Tava)
This eggplant and spiced beef casserole is one of my mother’s signature dishes. It’s an old Urfa Armenian recipe we call batlijanov tava, passed down from generation to generation. It’s nice to retain these recipes so that future generations of
Mushrooms With Ground Coriander And Cilantro
Here is a very fast and flavorful side-dish that I learned from my mother. There’s quite a lot of ground coriander in this recipe, but the combination of flavors works very well. This dish takes about 15 minutes to prepare
Mushrooms With Ground Coriander And Cilantro
Here is a very fast and flavorful side-dish that I learned from my mother. There’s quite a lot of ground coriander in this recipe, but the combination of flavors works very well. This dish takes about 15 minutes to prepare
Cannellini Bean Stew With Lamb
This dish is so hearty and soothing on a cold winter’s day. It’s a simple dish to make, but you need to be sure to soak the beans over night. I serve this dish with rice, along with a
Cannellini Bean Stew With Lamb
This dish is so hearty and soothing on a cold winter’s day. It’s a simple dish to make, but you need to be sure to soak the beans over night. I serve this dish with rice, along with a
Minty Yogurt Soup With Bulgur Meatballs
Today I felt like a hearty soup with flavors from my childhood. My mother-in-law made a yogurt soup with chickpeas a month ago, and it was perfectly delicious. I wanted to Make the same yogurt soup but with bulgur meatballs
Minty Yogurt Soup With Bulgur Meatballs
Today I felt like a hearty soup with flavors from my childhood. My mother-in-law made a yogurt soup with chickpeas a month ago, and it was perfectly delicious. I wanted to Make the same yogurt soup but with bulgur meatballs
Gigi’s Easy And Slimming Celery Soup
Celery has to be one of my least favorite vegetables raw; however, once cooked, I adore the it. My mother-in-law introduced me to this soup. It is one of her creations. I love that it’s super healthy and so delicious. I
Gigi’s Easy And Slimming Celery Soup
Celery has to be one of my least favorite vegetables raw; however, once cooked, I adore the it. My mother-in-law introduced me to this soup. It is one of her creations. I love that it’s super healthy and so delicious. I
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