Looking for a quick and easy appetizer? You can’t go wrong with this bruschetta recipe that is bursting with crisp, delicious flavor using very few ingredients. …
This dressing recipe was a favorite condiment at one of my husband’s past restaurants. It was the “house” balsamic vinaigrette that is of course delicious on salad, but is also used in our bruschetta recipe and can even be used as a meat marinade.…
Dairy-Free/ Gluten-Free/ Small Bites/ Turkish - Mediterranean/ Vegetarian
Ezme – Fresh & Spicy Appetizer
Here’s a fresh, delicious small plate or “mezze” you can enjoy before a meal or as a side dish. It is very easy to make, and requires only a few ingredients. It is comparable to a bruschetta, just a little more on the spicy side!…
Dairy-Free/ Gluten-Free/ Main Course/ Turkish - Mediterranean
Stuffed Peppers & Tomatoes – Taze Dolma
Want to try a new healthy, cheap meal using pantry staples? These stuffed peppers and tomatoes are pulled from my mother-in-law’s taze dolma recipe. “Dolma” refers to stuffed vegetables and “taze” means fresh, as opposed to dried vegetables which are also often used.…
Dairy-Free/ Gluten-Free/ Main Course/ Turkish - Mediterranean
Beef Hummus – A Healthy Mediterranean Meal
This and its vegetarian-cousin “Veggie Hummus” (see recipe here) were very popular menu items at the Turkish restaurant where my husband used to head the kitchen. …
Dairy-Free/ Gluten-Free/ Main Course/ Turkish - Mediterranean/ Vegetarian
Veggie Hummus – Vegetarian & Mediterranean
This is a super-delicious recipe that was hugely popular among vegetarians at the Turkish restaurant where my husband used to head the kitchen. It’s packed with flavor and satisfying for anyone – even omnivores! However, there is also a meat-version of this dish (see Beef Hummus recipe here).…