Weight control? Yep. Stronger bones? You got it. Lowered risk of heart disease? Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner. Yogurt is enjoyed around the world, and was actually invented by accident sometime around 5,000 BC when milk was improperly stored in a warm climate. When they realized it tasted so good and was satiating, they kept making it.…
If you Google “how to make yogurt,” you’ll find many different recipes with different starter cultures, devices like an Instant Pot or actual machines dedicated to making yogurt. I’m going to give you a really basic recipe for making yogurt that I learned from my Turkish mother-in-law. All you need is milk, a couple heaping spoonfuls of yogurt, a towel or blanket, and two pots. Oh, and your finger.…
If you’re looking to whip up a quick and nutritious meal, I’ve got something for you to try. If you’ve ever ate at a Turkish restaurant, you’ve likely seen this on the menu. And every Turkish household has a slightly different variation on how to make it. I’m talking about red lentil soup, aka, mercimek çorbası.…
When I indulge in a sweet treat, I like for it to at least have some wholesome value. That’s why I love these cookies. Is it low calorie? Nope. But it has a lot of fiber thanks to the oats and nuts, and if you can’t or won’t eat gluten, you’re in the clear. You also have the option to make this dairy-free as well. Even if you’re not on…
I’ve always admired how my mom would take the same flavor palate that goes into her Korean cooking and incorporate it into Western dishes. My American family and friends always LOVE my mama’s steak, and the big secret is her marinade. It is the same as the marinade for bulgogi, although the preparation is just a little less involved. This marinade is excellent for beef, but it could also be…
Whether as an appetizer or a full-on meal, soups are one of my favorite types of food. I like it piping hot, and I like it year round. I like it when I’m dieting, and even as a precursor to a terribly-unhealthy-but-delicious main course. Pureed soups also happen to be one of the easiest ways for me to get my kids to eat vegetables.…