Appetizer/Side

Savory appetizers/sides are soooo good. Dim sum, mezes, tapas… whatever the country, they’re delicious. Heaven for me would be having dozens of tiny appetizers/sides for dinner, every dinner. Too bad they take so long to cook, or I’d be in my heaven. Anyway, here are some of the best appetizers/sides that we discovered and developed. We love them, and hope you do too!

Indonesian Gado Gado

Deniz has always had an affinity for south east Asian peanut sauces, but has always been disappointed by the Massaman […]

Savory Veggie Cheddar Balls

I love muffins and have been searching for a healthy way to make them (reduced fat, sugar and salt), but […]

Healthy Carrot Muffin Balls

I love carrot cake. After being diagnosed with diabetes, it became a mission of mine to find a healthy recipe […]

Crispy Air-fried Chickpeas

Air-fried chickpeas are such a great snack!  Healthy and super tasty.  Crispy on the outside and slightly soft on the […]

Air-Fried Kale Chip

My sister Vicky developed a simple and incredibly tasty recipe for air-fried kale.  Comes out perfectly crispy every time, and […]

Turkish Beet Arugula Salad

Gulevren taught us how to make this delicious salad during our Thanksgiving 2019 visit.  The sweetness and softness of the […]

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Tabouli

Deniz and I modified this recipe of tabouli from the Ziad bulgur package to meet our tastes.  It has a […]

Turkish Leek and Carrots

One day we were searching for a vegetarian recipe as usual, and we came across this leek & carrot recipe […]

Creamy Cauliflower

Vegetables in a cream sauce, there’s something so satisfying about the combination.  The richness of the cream pairs so well […]

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Creamy Kabocha Squash

I modified Food Network’s Roast kabocha squash with lemongrass cream soup recipe on a whim to make this amazing squash side dish.  The […]

Turkish Ali Nazik Kebab

We were blesssed to get a private cooking lesson from Gülevren last night.  It was a unique treat watching superwoman.  She […]

Quinoa Salad

Found this quinoa salad recipe on Food Network and made minor modifications to fit our taste.  Has a lovely mildly […]

Fusion Bangladeshi Pancakes

I’ve always wondered why there aren’t many savory pancake offerings.  I love the texture of pancakes, but don’t much like sweet […]