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Only wholesome meals inspired by real ingredients

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Creamy, Rich, Decadent, Easy and Healthy! Miniature Tofu Chocolate Pudding

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I believe a good chef is a person who does not use a lot of butter, corn syrup, or ton of salt to enhance the flavor of a dish. To me the r...
Monday, May 24, 2010

Grilled miso chicken (tori misoyaki) with Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

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Miso (pronounced MEE-so) may be one of the World's Healthiest Foods you haven't tried, but it's easy to boost your nutrition by...
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Sunday, May 23, 2010

Berrylicious Rhubarb Parfaits

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I felt like a little kid with a new toy when I spotted the fresh rhubarb at our farmers market last week. Just like waiting for the release...
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Friday, May 21, 2010

Roasted Asparagus with Tangerine Dressing

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Simple, fresh and delicious. I served it as a side with miso glazed salmon and the combination was great. This would be a great dish for en...
Thursday, May 20, 2010

Miso Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

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Try this recipe and you will be addicted, instead of heavy butter loaded complex sauces, this healthy and easy recipe is offering a flavor ...

Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Biscuits

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Tips for making light and fluffy biscuits : - Do not overwork the dough and do not knead. Kneading creates gluten, which act like elastic ...
Monday, May 17, 2010

Sheraton Maui Macadamia Nut Pineapple Banana Bread

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This tantalizing bread was so delicious it was all gone before I could take a picture of it. I will post the picture as soon as I make anoth...
Sunday, May 16, 2010

Muffins with No butter, No Oil, Zero Bad Fat? Yes! Pineapple Sweet Potato Muffins

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What is the last thing that a person with a meniscus tear should be doing? Baking:-) and that is what I am exactly doing, despite the knee ...
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Friday, May 14, 2010

Recipe for Health - Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms

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This version of the miso  recipe includes shiitake mushrooms, which help improve immune function and lower cholesterol levels. Once you ha...
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Soupe du Jour - Red Lentil Soup (Mercimek Corbasi)

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This soup is a staple of %99 Turkish Restaurant menus and almost all Turkish home kitchens for good reason. It is not only very healthy but...
Monday, May 10, 2010

Strawberry Smoothie for Breakfast and Smoothie Cake for Tea Time

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It doesn't have to be mother's day to remind our loved ones how much we appreciate them. This Sunday grab mom's favorite magazin...
Friday, May 7, 2010

Bulgur Pilaf with Lentils and Sun Dried Tomatoes (Mercimekli Bulgur Pilavi)

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Two fiber all stars: Green Lentils and Bulgur, together they create a palate pleasing, healthy meal. This is a great recipe if you want to ...
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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Kare/Japanese Curry

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Have you tried Kare a.k.a Japanese Curry? The main differences from other curries is that Japanese curry is thickened with a roux and is s...
Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Creamy Corn Chowder with Silken Tofu

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Thanks to pureed silken tofu there is no need for heavy butter or cream in this recipe. This soup provides a light and tasty alternative fo...
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Artichokes!! You either love them or you just haven’t had a great one yet! / Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms (Zeytinyagli Enginar)

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It's peak artichoke season, if you love artichokes but hate cleaning them continue reading. The best thing about this recipe is that not...
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Monday, May 3, 2010

Red Lentil Balls (Mercimek Koftesi)

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This is a great vegeterian recipe that anyone can enjoy, it is great as an appetizer or a light summer time meal. Try this recipe and you ...
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Monday, April 26, 2010

Cream of Mushroom Soup w/Dried Mushrooms

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When my sister brought me gifts from Japan, I was equally thrilled for the dried mushrooms as I was for the boxes of green tea! I am so luc...
Sunday, April 25, 2010

Healthy Treats/Whole-Wheat Crepes

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You can use any type of filling (sweet, fruit or savory) with this crepe recipe and no one will suspect these are made with whole wheat f...
Friday, April 23, 2010

Quick Mixed Berry Topping

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You can also serve this topping over angel food cake or Greek-style yogurt. ( Recipe is adapted from EatingWell Magazine March/April 2008)
Thursday, April 22, 2010

Got Quinoa? Turkish Tabbouleh (Kısır) with Quinoa

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Quinoa is a recently rediscovered ancient "grain" once considered "the gold of the Incas." Not only is quinoa high in p...
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Monday, April 19, 2010

Turkish Spinach Pie (Ispanakli Borek)

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Borek is a general term in Turkish cuisine that applies to a family of pastries with about fifty different members. It is a type of baked ...
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Sunday, April 18, 2010

Zucchini Bread with Roasted Red Peppers and Feta (Kozlenmis Biberli Kabakli Ekmek)

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Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups zucchini (grated, squeezed and drained) 2 roasted red peppers (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (grated) 1/2 cup feta (cru...
Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Light Whole Wheat Bluberry Muffin that Has Berry in Every Bite

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One serving of blueberries contains as many valuable antioxidants as five servings of apples, carrots or broccoli. Can you think of a better...
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Friday, April 9, 2010

Carrot & Orange Muffins

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Can you think of a better way to brighten up a rainy day? Carrots and Orange create a very light and delicate flavor combination, when comb...

Light Zucchini Musakka (Kabak Musakka)

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Though it is part of all the cuisines of the former Ottoman region, in the West, it is best-known in its Greek form. Arabic musakka is cons...
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