Skip the butter and sugar and try this healthy olive oil banana walnut bread that is naturally sweetened with honey and dates! The few ingredient tweaks here make an excellent, reduced-guilt banana bread. But don't worry, this lower-calorie version is every bit as indulgent, moist and satisfying! Be … [Read more...]
Easy Lahmacun Recipe
Think of Lahmacun (Lahamajoun) as super thin, crispy Turkish pizza (or Armenian pizza), topped with a flavor-packed mixture of minced meat with peppers, tomato, fresh herbs and earthy spices. I take a major shortcut by using quality store-bought pizza dough. But the secret is in the spice … [Read more...]
Easy Greek Easter Bread Recipe
Easy recipe for Tsourike: Greek Easter Bread! Sweet yeast bread that is a bit brioche-like. A perfectly dense braided loaf that's adorned with red dyed eggs. Back in the spring of 2006, I was a part of a group tour to Turkey and Greece. And very fortunately, our time there coincided with the … [Read more...]
Italian Apple Olive Oil Cake
This olive oil cake has it's origins in the coastal region of Liguria, Italy. It's the kind of no-fuss treat I imagine Italian nonnas whipping up on a regular basis. Simple and delicious! Be sure to see the video for how to make this olive oil cake below. People of the Mediterranean, at least … [Read more...]