Home-made Chicken Broth
Ingredients: Whole small chicken The chicken neck 2 peeled carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 stalk celery, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 yellow onion, cut into quarters 5 sprigs fresh parsley 1 clove garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 bay leaf Preparations: Add enough water to cover the chicken and bring it all to a […]
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Portobello mushroom is widely available and flavorful fresh mushroom. Other types of mushrooms such as oyster, shiitake, or chanterelle, may also be used and delicious in this recipe. To make this a main course, some roasted or grilled beets, carrots, and red onions may also be added. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds portobello mushrooms 2 tablespoons […]
Grilled Parsley Trout
This trout recipe works best with a whole fish because you will want to place all the herbs inside of it. This trout makes a delicious meal any day of the week. Ingredients: 2 (1 pound) trout 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, […]
Green Onion Pancake
Crispy outside, and soft inside. Whole wheat flour is healthier than white flour . This recipe provide more fiber and nutrients. If you like soft and chewy, you can make pancake a little thinner and cook a little longer and a little more oil. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup white-whole wheat Flour 1/2 cup wheat barn flakes […]
Gingseng Mushroom Chicken Soup
Chicken soup is good for health all year round. It can boost the immune system. Ginseng and mushroom are also able to boost the immune too. Ingredients: 1 whole fresh or frozen chicken 1 ginseng root 6 dry mushroom 1/4 cup goji 3 thick slice ginger Salt for taste Directions: Cut the whole chicken into […]
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 […]
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 […]