Aprah Du Zayto – Assyrian Stuffed Grape Leaves

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Most people know stuffed grape leaves by the name Dolmas.  While many cultures and families across the globe create their version of this Mediterranean favorite, mine happens to be a recipe from Assyria. I learned to make Aprah Du Zayto from my friend Suheyla – and believe me they are one of the best! Everyone who eats a Suheyla’s table …

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Russian Beef Stroganov with Italian Tagliatelle – Instant Pot Recipe

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Russian beef Stroganov with Italian Tagliatelle is an Instant Pot Recipe I created using basic ingredients from my refrigerator and pantry. This dish is everything you want a down-home comfort food meal to taste like.  And best of all, it’s a hardy meal that feeds 4-6 people and is ready in just over an hour.  To me, that’s the perfect …

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Israeli Shakshouka

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Hands down, breakfast is my absolute favorite meal of the day. To me, there is nothing better than starting the day with a delicious protein-packed smoothie, a jar of dairy-free overnight oats, or my one of my favorites, an authentic Turkish breakfast. There are so many delicious options to choose from nowadays without resorting to that familiar bowl of Cheerios …

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Cauliflower Mushroom Soup

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Print Recipe Cauliflower Mushroom Soup Yum Creamy, delicious and healthy! Course Soup/Salad Cuisine American, European Servings people Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil6 cups mushrooms, chopped1 yellow onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds1 bay leafwater as needed2 cups cauliflower, chopped1 cup coconut milk1 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon black pepperchopped parsley for garnish Course Soup/Salad Cuisine American, …

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Babagnoush – Eggplant Dip

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Print Recipe Babagnoush – Eggplant Dip Yum Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides Cuisine Mediterranean Servings people Ingredients 4 large eggplants2 cloves garlic, crushed1 lemon, grated zest2 tablespoons lemon juice5 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons chopped parsley2 tablespoons chopped mint1/2 large pomegranate, seeded1 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon ground pepper Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides Cuisine Mediterranean Servings people Ingredients 4 large eggplants2 …