This healthy Mediterranean-style steamed salmon with garlic, lemon and fresh herbs is the perfect quick dinner (25 minutes start-to-finish!) You get spectacular results–perfectly cooked salmon that is tender, moist, and flavor-packed–with very little effort. Be sure to check out the step-by-step tutorial, and grab my tips and suggested sides and salads! I’m a big fan…
Easy Lahmacun Recipe
Think of Lahmacun, pronounced 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 mixture! This lahmacun recipe is the perfect…
Baked Kofta Pita Sandwich, Turkish Style (tutorial)
In this easy baked kofta pita sandwich we have, flavor-packed ground lamb (or beef, if you prefer) patties, loaded on top of Greek pita with hummus spread, fresh veggies, and olives. A great weeknight option, or a make-your-own-sandwich bar for your next party! Step-by-step tutorial included. The idea for this baked kofta pita sandwich came…
Fried Eggplant Recipe with Green Peppers and Tomato- Turkish Inspiration
A delicate dish from Turkey, this fried eggplant recipe with green peppers and tomatoes will surely satisfy and please a crowd. Velvety in texture and packed with flavor! Vegan and gluten free. In my past professional life, one of my jobs included overseeing special events and international trips. One of the trips I led was…