My Daily Bread Recipe
I learned a lot about bread in Turkey. It is probably the most respected edible item in the entire country, and for good reason. Before…
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Sicilian Swiss Chard
This recipe seemed to be buried under my nostalgic ode to Ohio in a post I wrote years ago after a memorable trip to visit…
Aegean Stuffed Peppers & Tomatoes
I learned a really valuable culinary skill when I was in Turkey: how to make dolmas, or stuffed things. I used to think it was…
Turkish Caçik: Yogurt Sauce with Fresh Herbs
I use this recipe as a topping for all of my dolmas, or stuffed vegetable recipes like stuffed peppers, grape leaves, tomatoes. It’s thick and…
My Interview with the Authors of the Book “Halal Food: A History”
It is with great pleasure that I was able to bring to all of you an enlightening discussion with the authors of the book, Halal…
More Recipes to Add to Your Thanksgiving Table This Year
APPETIZERS For a great appetizer, try this type of Rustic Turkish Style Hummus. Rustic Turkish Style Hummus Yogurt Spread with Pomegranate, Hazelnut, Pistachios Yogurt Spread…
Add an Antipasto Platter to Your Thanksgiving Table
I grew up in an Italian family, so Thanksgiving was a beautiful mix of the all-American must-have foods on the table: a scrumptious stuffed turkey…
Turkish Style Summer Bean & Tomato Salad
One of my neighbors passed on some of their long garden green beans to me, which I relish so much- anything from home gardens, without…
New Products in My Halal Market
If you haven’t visited My Halal Market lately (or ever), then you’re missing out on some really neat products in my global online marketplace. In…
Optimize Your Immunity Series- Talking About Fruit
A couple of days ago, I continued my series with Dr. Madiha Saeed, aka Holistic Mom, MD over on my Facebook and YouTube channels. In…