Spice of the Day - Oregano

7:01 AM
OreganoOregano is an important culinary herb. It is particularly widely used in Turkish, Palestinian, Syrian, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, Latin American, and Italian cuisine. It is the leaves that are used in cooking, and...

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Sholezard - Iranian Saffron Rice Pudding

6:19 AM
I've tried this for the first time while in Tehran,I think it was during the Ramadan time and it was a new experience for me seeing all these little stalls set up just...

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Homemade Peanut Butter

1:17 AM
This recipe also belongs to Rita and I've used it many times since I came accross. The best PB cookies I made using homemade peanut butter. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unsalted dry roasted...

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Spice of the Day - Saffron

1:01 AM
I'm starting a new thread on spices,since they benefit us in so many ways that we don't know about. And I'm starting with Saffron,which is the most expensive spice. Once I have enough...

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Fried Scallion Rice

1:56 PM
Simple and tasty!Sesame oil and soy sauce are good additions to it. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice 1/4 cup scallion 1 egg salt and pepper 1 teaspoon oil Heat up oil and fry...

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littlemafia: Banana Nuggets

1:37 PM
littlemafia: Banana Nuggets: "My kids would like the banana and peanut butter of a banana and PB sandwich,but mommy always has a solutions.I just wish I had more imaginat..." littlemafia: Banana Nuggets: "My...

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Banana Nuggets

1:31 PM
My kids would like the banana and peanut butter of a banana and PB sandwich,but mommy always has a solutions.I just wish I had more imagination and make those really cool kid dishes.Maybe...

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Pasta Seasoning Mix

12:30 PM
I just love making my own spice mixes,at first because where I live there aren't a lot of choices to come by and I also like to know what goes in my food.. Ingredients:...

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Honey for Burns

1:56 PM
Rita taught me how to "cure" my burns. Somehow I always manage to get burned when baking. Oh,it totally works. Ingredients: raw honey water  Rinse burn with cool water dry and apply honey directly...

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French Tart's Cheese, Cucumber and Chive Sandwich Spread

1:52 PM
We totally love this! That includes my daughters.My review says:"OMG!Loved it,loved it,loved it!!!" Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 medium cucumber, finely diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 spring onion, finely diced...

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One more cajun seasoning

1:42 PM
by Pets'R Us Ingredients: 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons white pepper 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon...

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Kindness recipe

3:07 PM
I found it on the Internet a while ago,but I don't know where exactly. The following is something the majority of us must learn and adapt to. I, like many, am not "perfect."...

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Happy Home Recipe

2:33 PM
Please add more ingredients. Ingredients: 4 cups , love 2 cups , loyalty 5 tablespoons , hope 2 tablespoons , tenderness 4 quarts , faith 1 barrel,hugs infinite kisses all you can get,friendship...

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Simple Fried Rice

11:58 PM
by Sarah in New York Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil (Sesame works best) 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup green pepper (chopped) 1/8 cup green onion (chopped) 3 eggs 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 cups...

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Maryland Jim's Pickled Cucumbers

11:27 PM
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced...

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Marinated Feta with Olives

11:19 PM
I made this during the ZWT6 and CaliforniaJan is the one the recipe belongs to. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon whole cumin seed 2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2...

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Andi's Gurkensalat - Cucumber Salad

2:08 PM
If you don't know already,Andi of the Longmeadow Farm has many great recipes.The fact that they really suit my sometimes-picky daughter's taste is a big bonus to try more of her recipes. This...

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Cajun Spiced Peanuts

2:01 PM
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning or 1 1/2 teaspoons creole seasoning or 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground 2 cups lightly dry roasted salted...

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Apple and Cinnamon Clafouti

3:19 PM
I love this dessert that I came accross through Kate(w),my zaar friend from the land down under.I make it very often. Ingredients: 1/4 cup caster sugar 1/4 cup plain flour 2 eggs 1 cup...

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"Garbage" vegetable stock

3:12 PM

Upside Down Plum Cake

2:59 PM
Another winner from Pink Diamond.Plum can be replaced with other fruit and the cook as well. My four-year-old made most of this cake herself. Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1...

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Mersaydee's Vinaigrette

2:51 PM
Oh, I never know how to spell vinaigrette. But this one I loved it! Ingredients: 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 3 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic...

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Lentils with Rice - Mujadarah

2:47 PM
This was a really nice surprise and I think the fried onions are what make this dish. Pali's favorites introduced me to it and I tried it during the Ramadan. Ingredients: 1 cup...

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Chicken Paprikas - Csirke Paprikas

6:45 AM
I'm posting this for Imi,a friend  far from home who I'm sure he's missing this a lot. The taste of home. I never use flour to coat the chicken or to thicken the...

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Teriyaki Chicken

12:35 AM
I made this during the ZWT6 from my fellow vagabond,Lavender Lynn. She calls it Teriyaki Delight.try it and you'll see why. Ingredients: 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup hoisin sauce  2 tablespoons soy sauce...

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Egg Drop Soup

12:26 AM
Nice little soup and it's also so easy to make. It completes a Chinese meal.Mama's Kitchen(hope) is the one I've got the recipe from. Ingredients: 1 can chicken broth (14 oz) 2 eggs...

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Basic Muffin Recipe

11:54 PM
This recipe is exactly like our regular muffin recipe except that it has less sugar and the family didn't really notice the difference. The recipe belongs to Pink Diamond at the zaar. Ingredients:...

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Tabouleh

12:48 PM
This is the most refreshing dish that I enjoy in the summer.A real tabouleh only has these ingredients.I sometimes skip the rule just to get more veggies into my daughters.See the recipe for...

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How to make couscous- Rita's method

12:26 PM
Rita from the zaar has many great recipes,but if you're here via zaar you already know that. And I think she likes cardamon. This way of making couscous is the same way I've...

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Loula's Greek Pasta Salad

11:33 AM
Our family totally loves this salad. The first time I made it,I barely got to try it since my daughters attacked it. My meat loving husband also loves it. I've made it twice...

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Fried Eggs with Dill

10:59 AM
This is my husband's recipe and one of his favorites. I like it too,mostly because he can make it himself. He's always adding a lot of dill,that's why I stated one to three...

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Sesame Soy Dressing

4:26 AM
I made this during the ZWT6 and the recipe belongs to susie cooks. Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar 1/4 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed oil...

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Kazakh Chai

12:57 PM
This is different from any chai you might have tried . The fennel's flavor really comes true and this tea has a very unique flavor.This makes nine cups,so please,feel free to reduce the...

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Cajun Seasoning

12:28 AM
From all the cajun seasonings that I've tried this one was my fav.Recipe belongs to elmotto at the zaar. Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 4 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon...

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Orange Cinnamon Tea Blend

12:22 AM
Ingredients: 1/4 lb ceylon tea 4 tablespoons diced dried orange peel 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Mix all ingredients together. Put in your tin or jar and label with instructions if giving as a...

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Greek Marinated Olives

5:44 AM
Not bothering to buy the stuff anymore.Make them myself. Ingredients: 1/2 lemon 600 g kalamata olives 500 ml olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried greek oregano 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 dried...

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Romanian Fudge - Ciocolata de Casa

12:01 AM
It's a little bit different from the fudge you might now,but this is what we grew up with. It's the taste of my childhood. Ingredients: 200 ml water 375 g sugar 500 g...

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Romanian Sour Soup - Ciorba

1:18 AM
1 onion 1 carrots 1 potatoes 2 stalks celery 1 green peppers 1/2 cup green beans vegetable stock or chicken bouillon 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 tomatoes salt pepper 1/2 lemons, juice of...

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Banana and coconut

12:34 AM
It's one of my favorite desserts,mainly because it tastes good and is low in calories. Very refreshing. Ingredients: 2 large bananas fresh lemon juice 1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut Peel and cut the...

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Deb's Greek Marinated Tomatoes

12:05 AM
If you know me from the Zaar,I'm sure you know Deb(debbwl) one of the host of the Holiday tag game.She suggests dipping French bread in the marinade.Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, ripe, sliced...

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Oven Baked Carrot Fries

4:43 AM
Trust me,you'll love these! Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs carrots 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 pinch pepper Heat oven to 425 degrees...

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Hello

12:12 AM
Many of you might know me from the Zaar as littlemafia. I'm not little anymore and by no means not mafia either,but these days it's so hard to find a nickname. Many of...

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