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QUICK CRUSTY BREAD

January 27, 2018 By Homa

This Quick Crusty Bread is everything that you would want in a homemade bread! The golden brown crust is delicious and crispy, and the crumbs are light and airy. Best of all, there is no kneading, and no need for a mixer! Four simple ingredients are briefly combined and left alone over the counter top…

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Filed Under: breads, Crusty Bread, No Knead Bread, Quick & Easy, Quick Crusty Bread, Recipe Tagged With: baking, crust, Dutch oven, olive oil dip

EASY CHEESY GARLIC BREAD

October 20, 2014 By Homa

  You have a big Italian dinner planned and you have slaved over the stove for hours just to prepare the sauce from scratch, or have used your favorite store-bought sauce. At least you won’t have to fuss over this Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread. It is effortless and delicious; it is crispy on the outside…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, breads, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Vegetarian Tagged With: dried herbs, garlic, garlic bread

OLIVE OIL DIP WITH FRESH HERBS

August 31, 2017 By Homa

Olive Oil Dip with Fresh Herbs is easy to make and it’s one of the best starters for many meals, but it certainly is a must before indulging in an Italian meal! Whenever we go to our favorite Italian restaurant, I can’t wait to dip chunks of their warm crusty Italian bread in a bowl…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Dip, Italian food, Olive Oil Dip with Fresh Herbs, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Sauces, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: baguette, crusty bread, fresh herbs, fresh mozzarella, hors d'oeuvres, Italian bread, kalamata olives, olive oil

RED CABBAGE JICAMA SALAD

April 11, 2017 By Homa

Red Cabbage Jicama Salad, topped with oven blistered tomatoes is quick and simple to prepare. It is a lovely salad by itself with a crusty bread, but it also makes a delicious and healthy side dish for barbecued or broiled meat recipes. The peppery flavor of red cabbage pairs nicely with the crunchy sweetness of…

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Red Cabbage and Jicama Salad, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: cilantro, fresh herbs, grape tomatoes, olive oil, oven blistered tomatoes, water cress

TOMATO BASIL SOUP

May 24, 2016 By Homa

This Tomato Basil soup is all about flavor and substance.  Fresh vegetables, an apple and a small amount of Orzo pasta give this soup a lot of flavor and a thicker consistency that makes it deliciouse and satisfying. If you’re a fan of heavy cream you may add a small amount at the end, but this…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Soups & Aash, Tomato Soup, Vegetarian Tagged With: homemade pesto sauce, Italian Food, orzo pasta, tomato soup, vegetables

TANDIR AASHI تندیر آشی | GARBANZO POTAGE

September 22, 2015 By Homa

The recipe for this hearty Garbanzo Bean (chickpea) Potage (Pottage) or Tandir Aashi is from my home town of Tabriz in Eastern Azerbaijan, Iran. The word Tandir is Azeri for Tandoor oven, and Aashi means Aash in Azeri, which describes many thick soups in Azeri/Persian cuisine. This particular aash is thicker than most and is cooked…

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Filed Under: Azeri food, Chicken & Turkey, Comfort Food, Main Dishes, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Side Dishes, Soups & Aash, Vegetarian Tagged With: Azeri/Persian recipe, chickpea, cinnamon, fall foods, hearty soup, pressure cooker, thick soup

SOUP JO سوپ جو | CREAM OF BARLEY SOUP

November 22, 2014 By Homa

Soup Jo is Cream of Barley Soup. It is very wholesome and satisfying and perfect for this time of  year. It has the barley (jo) goodness combined with fresh ingredients. It is very healthy, thick and creamy without using any heavy cream. The secret is in the simple white sauce (bechamel sauce) that is made with low…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Comfort Food, Recipe, Soups & Aash, Vegetarian Tagged With: barley, Bechamel sauce, fresh lemon juice, how to, white sauce

EGGS AND RED BEAN SALAD

November 18, 2014 By Homa

  This Egg and Bean salad is a perfect lunch salad that is very healthy and easy to put together. With a little planning you can have the ingredients ready in your refrigerator ahead of time and just toss them together for a quick and nutritious lunch. The Egg and Bean Salad is loaded with…

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Filed Under: Azeri food, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: Azeri/Persian recipe, hard boiled eggs, home cooked beans, lunch, Romaine, simple vinaigrette

JAMBON SANDWICH

November 4, 2014 By Homa

This is a hot Jambon Sandwich that is made with layers of pan seared Jambon, spicy pickles and an assortment of condiments of your choice on a crusty baguette. I want to introduce you to a different, less common variety of ham, Jambon. It is a fully cooked French smoked ham, also called French prosciutto, that…

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Filed Under: Pork, Recipe, Sandwiches, Snack Tagged With: balsamic vinaigrette, French baguette, French prosciutto, fresh herbs, Jambon Royal, picnic, spicy pickles

BLACK and RED BEAN CHILI

November 3, 2014 By Homa

  The cold November winds outside welcome a hot bowl of this Black and Red Bean Chili today. It is a wholesome and hearty meal with all fresh ingredients and a homemade spice blend. When you take the extra step to cook from scratch you are rewarded with great taste and satisfied customers around your…

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Filed Under: Beef & Lamb, Comfort Food, Recipe, Soups & Aash, Vegetarian Tagged With: chili, home cooked beans, how to, shredded cheese, spice blend, vegetables

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