Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Yalanci Çiğbörek ve Ayran

Thanks to my friend PINAR for this recipe...
For Cigborek:
4 Boghosian Valley Bread lavash*
1 lb ground beef
1 big onion
3 tbsp butter
Salt & Pepper
* any kind of lavash bread works but if you can find, use Boghosian Valley Bread for the best result.
First chop the onion and sauté it with 1.5 tbsp butter over medium low heat, half way, until it gets a little soft and watery. Then add the ground beef, again sauté it half way, until it’s just a little soft and watery, yet thoroughly cooked. The point is to keep the filling moist. Add some salt and pepper and stir it after you remove it from the heat.
Cold water
salt
I do not use any measurement for ayran. Just mix as much yogurt as you like (let’s say 2-3 cups) in a blender with some salt. Then add some water slowly until it gets to the consistency you like. It is the best if you make it with very cold water.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
#1 Iskender - #2 Yogurtlu Doner
Kind of Turkish Gyros


*These amounts are for two serving.
This is a pretty easy meal, but timing is very important. So read everything first and make sure you have everything ready before you start.
1 lbs thin sliced roast beef
6 pita bread
1 lbs plain yogurt
2 cup Beef Broth
1 stick butter
2-3 cloves garlic
3/4 cup tomato paste
salt & pepper
some paprika
Tools needed:
2 small sauce pan
1 big frying pan
400 F pre-heated oven
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Friday, January 12, 2007
Stuffed Shells With Spinach and Ricotta Cheese
1box Jumbo Shells
2 lbs ricotta cheese
2 package (20 oz) frozen chopped spinach
1 lbs can diced tomato|
1 tbsp salt
4 tbsp olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
1tsp basil
* Cook shells according to package directions; rinse under cold water and drain. Cover; set aside.
* Preheat the oven to 400ºF
* Mix ricotta cheese, spinach, half tbsp salt, 2tbsp olive oil, in medium bowl.
* Mix drained dice tomatoes, 1/2 cup pasta water, 2tbsp olive oil, basil, half tbsp salt and freshly ground black pepper in a blender
* Stuff each shell with one heap tablespoon of filling;
* Pour one cup tomato sauce into 9x13-inch baking dish.
* Place the shells in the dish.
* Pour remaining sauce over shells, cover with foil;
* Bake it for 30-40 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
* Let it stand 5 minutes before serving.
Afiyet Olsun!
Monday, January 08, 2007
Simit

A simit (Turkish) or koulouri (Greek: κουλούρι) is a circular bread with sesame seeds, very common in Turkey and Greece. The exact size, crunchiness/chewiness, etc. tend to vary by region.
Simit is generally eaten plain, or for breakfast with jelly, jam, or cheese.
Simit and koulouri are often sold by street vendors who either have a simit trolley or carry the simit on their head with a tray. _ wikipedia.org
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Monday, October 30, 2006
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Friday, October 06, 2006
Friday, September 01, 2006
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Monday, June 12, 2006
Kacamak
Polenta

5 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cornmeal
3 tbsp butter
4-5 mozzarella string cheese
a few eggs for the topping
In a medium pot over high heat bring the water and salt to a boil. Add the cornmeal gradually, whisking constantly. When the mixture thickens, adjust the heat to maintain a bare simmer. Cook, stirring often, until thick, smooth, and creamy, about 15-20 minutes. Add the butter and stir. Keep the polenta warm over low heat, stirring occasionally. If the polenta gets dry as it sits, stir in about 1/4 cup of warm water.
Remove it in to a serving plate and here and there, stick half inch thick cut cheeses in. Leave some space in the middle for scrambled egg. If desired drizzle some extra butter on it before serve.
Enjoy
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Memorial Weekend at Bailey Island ME


Our friends Meganne and Alfonso and their daughter Maxine were generous enough to share their parent’s summer house with us for the long weekend. The place was unbelievably nice, and so was the dinner that Meganne prepared for us. We had Lobster Rolls, salad, and corn, along with some nice bottle of wine. For dessert we had strawberry short cake. Everything was yummy. Thanks Fabregas!
p.s. I did not eat any lobster, but they did. I had chicken.



Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Karalahana * Kale Meal

2 bunches kale
1 can Beans
1 can Corn
2tbsp butter
4 tbsp corn meal



























