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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

SPICY HERB CHEESE LOG

July 24, 2015 By Homa

Today I’m making my Spicy Cheese Log.  I think cheese logs are a very creative way to serve cheese at a party. We all enjoy cheese and crackers but love the interesting combination of flavors and textures of added herbs and nuts in cheese logs. I’m sure you have seen the cheese logs that are…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe, Snack, Vegetarian Tagged With: cream cheese, fresh herbs, nuts, spices, vegetables

GREEK YOGURT DIP

June 23, 2015 By Homa

How wonderful would it be if the dip that you drench your healthy vegetables with is very healthy as well? This Greek Yogurt Dip is that dream dip, a very healthy appetizer that will be a crowed pleaser at any party table! This dip is made with non-fat Greek yogurt mixed with other fresh and…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipe, Vegetarian Tagged With: dip, Greek yogurt, Mediterranean, vegetables

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

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

SALAD SHIRAZI | PERSIAN CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

October 20, 2014 By Homa

This colorful refreshing salad is called Salad Shirazi, which is a Persian cucumber and tomato salad. Shirazi means from Shiraz, which is a beautiful city in southwestern Iran. It is the capital of Fars Province with friendly people, impressive historic sites and enchanting flower gardens. Among the many historic monuments in Shiraz frequented by tourists,…

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Filed Under: Quick & Easy, Recipe, Salads & Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: fresh herbs, salad sirazi, simple vinaigrette, vegetables

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