Fried herbed almond
These crunchy thyme-flavored nuts serve with some cheese. These crunchy thyme-flecked nuts are delicious served with sherry and slices of manchego cheese. It is sure to please even the pickest guests. Ingredients 3 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil 2 cup(s) whole almonds , blanched 2 tablespoon(s) fresh thyme leaves Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper Directions Heat oil in a […]
French Bread ( home-style)
Ingredients: 2 envelopes (1/4-ounce each) active dry yeast 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sugar 2 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F.) 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 5 cups flour 4 tablespoons yellow cornmeal 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon water Preparations: Combine the yeast, sugar and warm water and mix for 2 minutes to […]
French Cut Green Bean with Onion and Tomato
This dish is very popular in Turkish. I had this dish at every single house I visited in Istanbul when I visited my husband’s relatives and friends. However, the taste varies a little, with the amount of tomato, onion, and sugar used. If you like tomato more, you can also add tomato paste. You can […]
Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants (peeled and cube) 1/2 cup diced red and green pepper 2 teaspoon garlic paste (fresh finely chopped) 4 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoon ginger paste (finely chopped) 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro Directions: 1. Add salt onto eggplant cubes and rest for 30mins to drain the water […]
Crispy Anise Peanuts
This recipe is also applicable for other nut, walnut, almond, and pecan. This recipe can be varied depending on individual taste. Ingredients: 2 cups raw peanuts 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dry dill 1/2 teaspoon Anise extract Directions: Add anise extract in water, soak the peanuts in water with for 15-20mins. Drain the water in a […]
Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients: 10 cups chicken stock 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas or snow peas 1 1/2 cups sliced white or brown cremini mushrooms 1 1/2 cups thickly sliced carrots 2 cups shredded leftover cooked chicken 8 ounces noodles of a kind and shape that please you (I used buckwheat soba noodles because that was what […]
Camembert Crostini
This simple appetizer relies on good-quality ingredients — excellent baguette for toasting, olive oil for drizzling, and creamy camembert to top it all off. Ingredients 1 good baguette Olive oil Salt Pepper 8 ounce(s) good-quality camembert or other creamy cow’s milk cheese 1 cup(s) fig preserves or macerated fruit such as huckleberries Sea salt Directions Preheat oven to […]
Bulgur pilav
Ingredients: 2 cup bulgur 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup purple onion finely chopped 3 tablespoon hot pepper paste 3 tablespoon tomato paste 3 tablespoon Italian parsley, finely chopped 3 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped 4 cup water Directions: Set the stove medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onion till translucent, soft and lightly brown. […]
Blue cheese and walnut spread
This spread can be served on crackers, apple and pear wedges. Rub the fruit with lemon juice to prevent the discoloration. Ingredients: 4 OZ cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cups chopped walnuts Coarse salt 4 OZ cold crumbled blue cheese Crackers or crostini, pear, apple for serving Preparations: In a medium large bowl, stir cream […]
Black Bean Sauce Chicken
This dish has colorful pleasant presentation and very nutritious as well. Low salt, less oily chicken with preserved black bean flavor is good for health. Add a little Balsamic in meat dish can help protein absorption and digestion. This chicken dish has strong pepper corn and black bean flavor. Ingredients: 1 piece Chicken breast 1 […]