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Authentic Turkish Tava

This delicious recipe was given to me by Lisa Pietsch. She told me, “I had this stew in Incirlik, Turkey, back in 1992 and never forgot it! I’d never had chicken and vegetables that tasted so good in my life!” A Turkish food lover myself, I couldn’t resist sharing this recipe with you. As with American cuisine, Turkish cuisine also differs depending on which region you’re in. Because I’ve mostly tasted dishes from the Istanbul region, I’m anxious to dive into this delicious meal. This dish is typically either served over rice or with Turkish-style flatbread. In Turkey, the restaurant … Continue reading →

Turkish Bean Salad

I’ve heard it over and over—I don’t like beans. The truth is, neither did I until I experimented with preparing them. Canned beans in particular are incredibly easy to work with. You can pair them with a variety of fresh ingredients to make side dishes (or main dishes if you prefer a vegetarian meal) that will please even discerning palates. Here’s a yummy recipe my husband grew up eating. It takes minutes to make and the flavors blend together beautifully. Enjoy. For this recipe you’ll need: 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed 2 hardboiled eggs, chopped 1 small onion … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is here—make your shopping list!

Have you thought yet about what you’re going to serve for Thanksgiving—and about how much food you’ll actually need? I think most people fall into two categories. Either they cook too much food or they cook too little food. I happen to fall into the first category, a trait I blame on my mother. With three kids who just happened to have monstrous teenaged appetites from about the age of five, she became a master at cooking well and cooking large. I will say, however, aside from being stuffed most of my adult life, I do think it’s better to … Continue reading →

The Complete Middle East Cookbook

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The Complete Middle East Cookbook Okay, so technically food isn’t an Islamic subject. However, our families have to eat and our tastes in food are often deeply ingrained in us. Many American Muslim women are married to men from far away lands. Whether they mention it or not, most desperately miss the foods they grew up with. Even if your husband would never dream of asking you to learn a whole new style of cooking, trust me when I tell you he would be eternally grateful! If your spouse is from the Middle East, you must get The Complete Middle … Continue reading →