Category Archives: HAVING GUESTS OVER
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
Salmon With Red Bell Pepper, Walnuts, And Herbs
Here is my simple, yet show-offy recipe for red bell pepper-walnut-herb salmon. It takes 15 minutes of prep-time and 20 minutes to roast in the oven. I roast the salmon at a lower temperature because it keeps the it
Salmon With Red Bell Pepper, Walnuts, And Herbs
Here is my simple, yet show-offy recipe for red bell pepper-walnut-herb salmon. It takes 15 minutes of prep-time and 20 minutes to roast in the oven. I roast the salmon at a lower temperature because it keeps the it
Poached Egg And Stewed Lacinato Kale on Polenta With Chili-Butter
Here, I’ve combined 4 things I love: poached eggs, polenta, stewed lacinato (Tuscan) kale, and chili butter. For me it’s a combination made in heaven, especially when the polenta soaks up the egg yolk….yum! This is a great brunch
Poached Egg And Stewed Lacinato Kale on Polenta With Chili-Butter
Here, I’ve combined 4 things I love: poached eggs, polenta, stewed lacinato (Tuscan) kale, and chili butter. For me it’s a combination made in heaven, especially when the polenta soaks up the egg yolk….yum! This is a great brunch
Roast Chicken with Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunchoke) and Mint-Garlic-Lemon Dressing
A few years ago, I had an amazing Jerusalem artichoke dish cooked with mint that my talented mother-in-law made. I immediately fell in love with this root. Before this, I’d only ever eaten it pickled. You have to try pickled
Roast Chicken with Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunchoke) and Mint-Garlic-Lemon Dressing
A few years ago, I had an amazing Jerusalem artichoke dish cooked with mint that my talented mother-in-law made. I immediately fell in love with this root. Before this, I’d only ever eaten it pickled. You have to try pickled
Indulgent Breakfast: Walnut-Honey Spread With Kaymak (Or Clotted Cream)
On a recent trip to Istanbul, my husband and I were fortunate to eat at the popular all-day breakfast restaurant called Van Kahvaltı Evi. Van is a city in eastern Turkey, and this place serves breakfast that is typical of
Indulgent Breakfast: Walnut-Honey Spread With Kaymak (Or Clotted Cream)
On a recent trip to Istanbul, my husband and I were fortunate to eat at the popular all-day breakfast restaurant called Van Kahvaltı Evi. Van is a city in eastern Turkey, and this place serves breakfast that is typical of
Vietnamese (ish) Chicken Wings
Like so many others, I was inspired to make these chicken wings after tasting Pok Pok’s mouth wateringly delicious wings in Portland, Oregon. I wanted to re-create the recipe at home. I ran across a recipe which included maple syrup
Vietnamese (ish) Chicken Wings
Like so many others, I was inspired to make these chicken wings after tasting Pok Pok’s mouth wateringly delicious wings in Portland, Oregon. I wanted to re-create the recipe at home. I ran across a recipe which included maple syrup
2 divine spreads – Carrot, dill and yogurt and Muhammara
2 divine speads: Carrot with yogurt and dill and Muhammara My carrot spread and muhammara are perfect appetizers for when guests come over. Let’s start with the carrot spread. My mother in-law makes this Turkish spread, or a version of
2 divine spreads – Carrot, dill and yogurt and Muhammara
2 divine speads: Carrot with yogurt and dill and Muhammara My carrot spread and muhammara are perfect appetizers for when guests come over. Let’s start with the carrot spread. My mother in-law makes this Turkish spread, or a version of
Cumin-Paprika Braised Lamb With Couscous And Roasted Eggplant With Garlicky Yogurt
Some of my best memories from my Beijing Days were eating yangrou chuanr (lamb kebabs on sticks) and drinking beer on plastic tables and chairs on hot summer nights. They were sensational, as well as dirt cheap……now that I think
Cumin-Paprika Braised Lamb With Couscous And Roasted Eggplant With Garlicky Yogurt
Some of my best memories from my Beijing Days were eating yangrou chuanr (lamb kebabs on sticks) and drinking beer on plastic tables and chairs on hot summer nights. They were sensational, as well as dirt cheap……now that I think
Sarelle Plays 