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 […]
Bell peppers are my favorite vegetables when it comes to making stuffed yummies. I know that there are so many varieties for stuffed bell peppers, and they all have different fillings. However, this recipe is as traditional as it gets—no fancy ingredients are allowed. I prepare these with a minimal number of herbs. In fact, […]
Lahmacun is an indispensable item on every kebab restaurant’s menu. In fact, you can hardly find a traditional meat restaurant in Turkey that would not serve lahmacun. It is a combination of spicy minced meat on flatbread. At first look, it might seem like an easy recipe. It is hard to believe that there are […]
I am a huge fan of teriyaki sauce. There was a tiny Asian fast food restaurant on my way to campus back when I was in college. I used to stop every day for a quick lunch. Maybe they should have posted my picture behind the counter as their best customer. Anyways, I always ordered […]
Pastrami is a smoked and cured dream if you fancy deli meat. And if you place it on pizza, you get a rock star combination. The meat itself has so much flavor. It is seasoned with coriander, garlic, allspice, paprika, mustard seed, black pepper, and more. That is why the only other toping I add […]
Making noodles with vegetables is getting more popular every day. Indeed, it is a great method to add more nourishing food into your diet. Even kids who dislike vegetables will say yes to colorful carrots or zucchini noodles. Even better, the flavor is exceptional. You can make vegetable noodles all effortlessly with the help of […]
I love Japanese one-bowl dishes. Quick, tasty, and full of healthy food! Ochazuke is made with a great assortment of flavorsome ingredients. The combination of baked salmon, matcha (green tea), nori, soy sauce, and steamed rice make a perfect quick meal for me. If you have some leftover rice and frozen salmon in the fridge, […]