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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

HOMEMADE MARINARA SAUCE

October 27, 2016 By Homa

Marinara is an Italian tomato sauce that is usually made with four basic ingredients: Tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs. Some cooks might add chopped carrots and celery to this sauce, but my recipe for this quick sauce is made with just these four ingredients, plus olive oil and some seasoning. Marinara is a simple sauce that…

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Italian food, Marinara Sauce, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Sauces, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, Cavatappi pasta, fresh herbs, fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano, spaghetti and meatballs

THREE BEAN CITRUS SALAD

February 23, 2016 By Homa

Three Bean Citrus Salad is simple, healthy and very refreshing and is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.  I have used Romaine lettuce beans, sliced tangerines and oranges, precooked sausage and herbs in my Three Bean Citrus Salad.  This salad is too flavorful to be covered with a heavy dressing so I have used…

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Filed Under: Quick & Easy, Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Three Bean Citrus Salad Tagged With: citrus fruit, fresh herbs, home cooked beans, legumes, nectarines, olive oil, simple vinaigrette

JOOJEH KABOB جوجه کباب | GRILLED SAFFRON CHICKEN

October 15, 2015 By Homa

َI started my blog almost a year ago and it has been a delicious journey.  I’m so grateful to each and every one of you who faithfully follow my posts and support my work with your emails and comments.  It truly has been a privilege and joy to connect with amazing people from all over…

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Filed Under: Chicken & Turkey, Grilled & Kabobs, Main Dishes, Recipe Tagged With: BBQ, chicken kabobs, fresh lemon juice, grilled vegetables, marinade, olive oil, poultry, saffron, skewered meat

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED TOMATOES

April 28, 2015 By Homa

If you like spaghetti squash, you’re going to love Spaghetti Squash with Caramelized Tomatoes. This is a light and delightful dish with only a few ingredients and so much flavor.  Prepare it for a perfect vegetarian meal, or as a gorgeous side dish for grilled meat or fish and get ready to hear praises for…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipe, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: feta cheese, fresh herbs, garlic, kalamata olives, olive oil, spaghetti squash

HUMMUS

December 1, 2014 By Homa

  This recipe transforms the ordinary garbanzo beans into a delicious and healthy dip with a mixture of spices and fresh lemon juice. Hummus is very ethnic and exotic in its simplicity. It is great as a dip, satisfying as a snack and unbeatable as a sandwich spread. The texture is velvety smooth and the…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe, Sandwiches, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: dip, fresh lemon juice, home cooked beans, kalamata olives, olive oil, vegetables

PESTO SAUCE WITHOUT NUTS

October 28, 2014 By Homa

  Every year late summer, early fall. when the temperatures start to dip below 40 F, I harvest all of my basil plants. The delicate basil leaves are very sensitive to cold, 35 F to be exact. If Mother Nature plays tricks on you and the temperature suddenly falls overnight the leaves turn black and…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Pesto Sauce, Quick & Easy, Recipe, Sandwiches, Sauces, Vegetarian Tagged With: fresh basil, garlic, homemade is better, Italian Food, no pine nuts, olive oil, pesto pasta, sandwich spread

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