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Healthy Turmeric Almond Smoothie

In Dairy-free, Food Around The World, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson4 Comments

Turmeric Almond Milk Shake is a quick and easy way to get a delicious dose of healthy turmeric into your diet. Lightly sweet and satisfyingly creamy.  Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack-time. Most of us are familiar with turmeric. The bright yellow spice is commonly used for color and flavor in curries and other ethnic dishes.  The Chinese have …

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Creamy Cajun Pasta with Shrimp and Andouille Sausage

In Food Around The World, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson2 Comments

I visited Montego Bay, Jamaica, with a few of my girlfriends. We stayed at the breathtaking Secrets Resort St. James, which had eight incredible restaurants to choose from during our stay. The only problem is our stay was just four nights and five days, hardly enough time to sink our teeth into the massive selection of delectable foods available at …

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Persian Yogurt And Spinach Dip | Borani Esfanaaj Recipe

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Borani Esfanaaj is a Traditional Persian appetizer made with Yogurt and spinach. I first tasted this delightful dish at a dinner party hosted by my gorgeous friend, Sohiela, who makes the most wonderful Persian food. The word “Esfanaj” in Farsi means Spinach and “Borani” is the yogurt part of the dip. What I love about Sohiela’s version are the fresh …

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Now, This is Chicken Noodle Soup!

In Dairy-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson6 Comments

Now, this is Chicken Noodle Soup! My mother’s old-fashioned chicken noodle soup is as authentic as it gets. She was a passionate stickler for a squeaky clean chicken in her recipes and the result was pure, flavorful, savory, ‘Can I have seconds please? ‘, soup you will want to sink your spoon in to. With cooking, I like to get …

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Koobideh Persian Beef Kabobs

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There has never been a dish I have made that has quite the intriguing history that Persian Kabob Koobideh does. The story goes: during medieval times, Persian warriors used their swords to roast meat over an open fire. The sword would heat up, cooking the meat evenly from both the outside and the inside. This technique resulted in a cultural …

Sweet Milaya Rice

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Print Recipe Milaya Sweet Rice Recipe Yum The combination of sweet raisins and carrots with sauteed onions and rice makes this dish a perfect side to almost any meal. Course Sides Cuisine American, European Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cooked basmati rice1 cup finely shredded carrots use fresh shredded carrots only1/2 …

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Russian Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Print Recipe Russian Stuffed Peppers Recipe Yum A hearty one pot meal using sweet bell peppers, packed with your favorite ground meat, and baked to perfection. Serve this dish with a side of Sweet Milaya Rice and simple green salad for the perfect family meal. Course Dinner, Entrees Cuisine European Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Servings people …

Israeli Bulgur with Chickpeas

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Print Recipe Bulgur and Chickpeas Recipe Yum A delightful side dish from Israel. The combination of light fluffy bulgur and nutty chickpeas creates a deliciously pleasing side dish for any meal. Get creative by adding your favorite ingredients like mushrooms, spinach, cranberries, feta cheese, or roasted peppers. There is no limit to the fun you can have with this dish. …

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Chicken Shoshi

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Print Recipe Chicken Shoshi Yum Chicken legs so flavorful and tender that the meat practically falls off the bone. We call it the “No fail” recipe because it’s so easy to make. This just may be one of your very favorite chicken recipes! Course Dinner, Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine Mediterranean Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 1.25 hours Servings …

Mast-o Khiar – Persian Cucumber Yogurt Dip

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Print Recipe Mast O Khiar – Persian Yogurt Dip Yum Mast o khiar is a traditional Persian side dish served with meat and rice. Enjoy it as a refreshing sauce over tacos, soups, gyros, and sandwiches. Course Appetizer / Snack, Sauces & Condiments, Sides Cuisine Middle Eastern Prep Time 15 minutes Servings people Ingredients 2 cups plain yogurt1 English cucumber, …