Appetizers

Appetizers

Stuffed Mushrooms – Quick Appetizer

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 […]

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Roasted Eggplant Appetizer with Chickpeas

Roasting eggplants is a highly popular cooking method both in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. In the Middle East, eggplants are usually grilled over charcoal barbecues and served along with kebab and other meaty dishes. Occasionally, they are placed on skewers and cooked very much like shish kebabs. However, oven roasted eggplants taste equally delicious […]

tarator carrot mezze appetizer
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How to Prepare Fried Carrot Appetizer with the Best Mandoline Slicer| Tarator Mezze

We all know that carrots are full of vitamin A, K, and beta-carotene. They are good for our eyes and bones. Plus, most dieticians consider them to be a superfood due to their high fiber content. But did you know that they are from Afghanistan and have more genes (about 32,000) than us? Moreover, you […]

Fried potato patties
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Quick Fried Potato Patties | Matates for Kids

Potatoes are everyone’s favorite ingredient when it comes to preparing some happy food. Despite all the notorious starch information surrounding them, potatoes are full of antioxidants and a good source of healthy fiber. So, there is nothing wrong with consuming some potatoes occasionally. Note that this fluffy patties recipe is a real kid-pleaser. You can […]

Lentil meatballs are vegan alternatives to all
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Lentil Patties Mezze – Vegan Meatballs Appetizer

Planted in spring and harvested in late summer, lentils are one of my all-time favorite legumes. Aside from their magnificent flavor, they can substitute for meat flawlessly. This advantage is making them one of the most sought-after ingredients for vegan dishes. However, the lentil kofte (meatless lentil patties) has been enjoyed for centuries in Turkey […]