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Sprouted Moong/Mung Beans Warm Salad

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I love brightly colored dishes and this one is among the most colorful things I have ever made. The green from the sprouted beans, fresh cilantro leaves and green chili contrast so well with the deep red of the cranberries, the saturated yellow of the dried apricots and the bright white of the Tofu chunks! It wasn't just the...
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Turkish Spinach and Cheese Borek

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During our vacation in Istanbul earlier this month, we stayed at a lovely boutique hotel in the old part of the city. The hotel was a refurbished 500 year old Turkish Bath (Hamam) and was a stone’s throw away from historic spots like the Haghia Sophia (a 6th century Byzantine Cathedral) , the Topkapi Palace (a 15th century palace...
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Kiwi-Honeydew Smoothie

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I had a very hectic month – first the kids came back from college, then during the Holiday season we either met up with friends or invited people over for dinner and then in the new year our family took a vacation to Turkey. This active social and travel life meant that I was either eating out at restaurants...
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Curry Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Salad

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Recently, most of my creations in the kitchen have been vegetarian dishes. Even though I am usually quite a carnivore, I just haven’t had any urge to cook very meaty meals. I seem to be developing a preference for roasted vegetables or light salads and since all these things are actually good for me, I am just going with...
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Mediterranean Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad

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My romance with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine continues. This is not any traditional Mediterranean recipe (so purists, please don’t get on my case) but I clearly used Mediterranean flavors in this roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad. I added Harissa powder, Za’atar powder, fresh garlic, pomegranate syrup and feta cheese and this is a combination of flavors taken straight out...
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