Who can say no to an ultra-moist, extra chocolate-filled, vanilla-crazed cake? The combination of chocolate and vanilla is pure joy for most of us. There are plenty of alternatives out there. But sometimes, it just does not cut to bake that regular cocoa or devil’s food cake. You feel the urge for some deeper aroma […]
If you love authentic bread, you are going to fall in love with the Turkish flat brad Bazlama. It is enjoyed with many delicious spreads all around the Balkans, Mediterranean, and the Middle East. You can stuff it with your favorite food and prepare a festive sandwich, wrap your traditional meat dishes, or dip it […]
Butter cookies make everyone smile instantly. They are crispy, delicious, full of flavor, and insanely addictive with a hot cup of coffee! Maybe, they should be labeled as natural dopamine triggers. Most people enjoy these cookies during the holiday season. However, it is year-round fun for me, except maybe for the super-hot July and August. […]
I love Chinese food, and there is something magical about stir-frying. Add some oil in a wok, bring the temperature to high, and place any meat or vegetable you like in it. You can be sure that it will come out delicious! My favorite ones include chow-mein, spicy chicken, beef with broccoli, and fried shrimp. […]
It is no secret that I fancy green beans so much. They are one of my favorite veggies. In fact, almost everyone who is familiar with Mediterranean cuisine would eventually feel the same. Being an indispensable ingredient in Turkish, Greek, and Italian cuisines, green beans are also a staple food both in the United States […]
Here comes another traditional family recipe from my oldest notes; the Mediterranean Okra Stew. Sour and sweet, chewy and soft, the mighty okra, as we call it bamya, is a unique vegetable. Its taste always reminds me of lemon in a way, but it also has a grassy character. Not all vegetables are created equal […]
I cannot say no to cinnamon, and I don’t know of anyone who can resist it. The combination of cinnamon and vanilla takes me to a magical world, very much like the one portrayed in the movie Chocolate Factory. Mine is better, though. It is full of fairies, and there are no twisted plots. Every […]
Potatoes are not the only vegetable that you can make a tasty puree. I combine avocado and boiled peas to create a delicious version. Note that it is super healthy too. In fact, you can call this a digestive remedy recipe as both peas and avocados may benefit digestion immensely. Did you know that peas […]
Corn flour soup is extremely tasty and it is probably everyone’s favorite dish globally. You might be amazed to learn that it is so easy to put together. We just stir in a few ingredients and it is done. I have to admit that I like the creamy taste which occurs naturally due to cornstarch. […]
Mushrooms always remind me of Smurfs and how they use them for shelter and food. Even their tiny houses resemble mushrooms. Gargamel probably does not know what he is missing out on, or maybe he is also after those mushrooms and covering it up with Smurfs. Inarguably, they must make the best stuffed mushrooms in […]