This hearty stew has savory, spicy and sour notes that will leave your tastebuds happy. It’s an Eastern Turkish dish called “kabaklama,” a wonderful meal to enjoy in the fall and winter. I love carving pumpkins at Halloween with the kiddos, but I always save one to to make kabaklama (and maybe even a dessert with any leftover pumpkin).…
Chicken kebab is a regular dish served at our table – a favorite of my husband who comes from Southeast Turkey. The kids also love it, much like they love most foods that come on a stick. And it’s pretty easy to make. So it’s a win-win for a weeknight dinner. …
I love a “set it and forget it” recipe as much as the next person, and this fragrant and hearty slow-cooker soup is just the thing for a weeknight dinner – especially in the fall! If you typically prepare Western dishes but have bought some fresh ginger for an Asian dish or even some pepper paste from one of my Mediterranean recipes, you’ll have another use for your ingredients (before…
If you’re like me, coleslaw is a welcome addition to any sandwich, burger, taco or hot dog. I am a fan of most coleslaw, but I prefer to have it with a little kick. This spicy coleslaw has jalapeno and sriracha to add some fire to whatever dish you’re pairing with the slaw.…
I’d take a venture to guess most Americans know this dish by it’s Greek name, tzatziki; however, it’s also eaten quite often in Turkey where it is called cacık. There are many different iterations of this dish that vary from house-to-house, but this is a super simple version that will take 5 minutes to prepare!…
If you came home from the farmer’s market with a big tub of strawberries that you couldn’t possibly eat quick enough before going bad, a batch of preserves is just the ticket. You can use preserves for more than just your morning toast – trying putting them into this indulgent Strawberry Cream Cake.…