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Tandoori Fish Tacos with Mint Chutney

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

Tandoori Fish Tacos with Mint Chutney was born in my kitchen because of a challenging combination of need and want. I needed to use up a few extra fish fillets in my refrigerator that day, but I was really in the mood for Indian food. Enter, Tandoori seasoning and bread crumbs. want more recipe ideas?Subscribe to receive free monthly updates …

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Indian Vegetable Rice Pulao

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It has blessed my life to have beautiful friends from around the world.  One of those friends is Jeety from India.  The first time I tried Indian Rice Pulao was at a dinner gathering hosted by Jeety and her husband. Many of us are familiar with a dish called Rice Pilaf which has a long history of existence throughout the …

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Turmeric Bread and Butter Pickles

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

Life is full, and the days of preserving the summer harvest to enjoy during the long winter month seem to be a thing of the past.  In the age of fast food eating and DoorDash where you can order in from a large selection of your favorite restaurants, the desire to can and preserve foods like fruit jams and old-fashioned …

Murgh Korma Recipe | Indian Curried Chicken

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Indian cuisine is at the top of my favorite cultural eating experiences and since learning to make an authentic Murg Korma, I am inpired to learn more.  The term providence is also at the top of my favorite word list.  Through providence, wonderful and unlikely things can happen in life. That’s how I met Jeety, my friend from India. A …

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Khoresht Karafs – Persian Celery Stew Recipe

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Print Recipe Khoresht Karafs Recipe | Persian Celery Stew Yum You’ll definitely enjoy this Khoresht Karafs Recipe. Simple to prepare and delicious – this Persian Celery Stew recipe can’t be missed! Course Dinner, Entrees Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Servings people Ingredients 1 pound lamb shoulder or beef, cut into 1-inch pieces7 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided4 cups organic celery, cut into …

Dairy-Free Turmeric Coconut Milk Tea with Cardamom

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

Several years ago, I developed immune issues and became allergic to almost every food I ate. That crisis forced me to look at the foods I was putting into my body and make drastic changes towards healthier choices. Along the way, I discovered the amazing healing benefits of both turmeric and cardamom. That’s when this tea became a part of …

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Mirza Ghassemi Recipe – Persian Eggplant Omelet

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Print Recipe Mirza Ghasemi – Eggplant Omelet Yum Inspired by a traditional Persian breakfast meal, Mirza Ghasemi is a hearty eggplant omelet that is easy to make and healthy. Course Breakfast Cuisine Middle Eastern Servings people Ingredients 2 pounds eggplant5 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon turmeric4 eggs, beaten lightly Course Breakfast Cuisine …

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Joojeh Kabobs – Persian Chicken Kabobs

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When my Persian girlfriends make kabobs for a girls dinner night in together, I eat a very light lunch because it’s a sure thing that dinner is going to be amazing – and I want to finish every bite! Persian fare is at the top of my list of favorite foods on the planet. It bursts with an array of …