Acorn Squash Quinoa Bowls

-4 acorn squash

Slice the acorn squash in half, clean out the inside, drizzle olive oil over the top and
roast for 40 minutes at 400.

-1 cup quinoa
-2 cups bone broth

Rinse the quinoa & pour into a pot with the broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for
20 minutes.

-1 onion, diced
-5 cloves garlic, minced
-3 tbsp butter
-2 tbsp olive oil
-1 tsp cumin
-1 tsp turmeric
-1/2 tsp paprika
-1/2 tsp cinnamon
-1/2 tsp salt
-1/2 tsp black pepper

Fry the onions and garlic in the butter & olive oil for 5 minutes. Add in the spices, fry for
an additional minute, and turn off the heat.

-1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed

-1 cup crumbled feta cheese
-2/3 cup cilantro, chopped
-2 avocados, diced
-1 bell pepper, diced
-Juice of 2 limes

Combine the remaining ingredients together with the quinoa & onions. Mix well, divide
into the roasted squash, and enjoy!

Chicken & Apple Salad

A delicious and easy recipe.

-1 pound chicken, boiled & diced

-2 cups walnuts, chopped
-2 green apples, diced
-1/2 cup dried currants
-3 tbsp mayo
-3 tbsp Greek yogurt
-1 tsp dried dill
-1/2 tsp basil
-1/2 tsp salt
-1/4 tsp black pepper
-1/4 tsp red chili flakes
-1/4 tsp garlic powder
-1/4 tsp curry powder

Mix ingredients & chill for a few hours before serving as a sandwich, in lettuce wraps, or
by itself!

Central Asian Pilaf

-4 cups basmati rice, rinsed several times

Soak the rice in water for 3 hours.

-1 cup oil
-2 lbs stew meat

Fry the meat over high heat in the oil until browned.

-2 onions, thinly sliced

-1 tbsp salt

Add in the onions & salt. Fry for 7 minutes.

-6 large carrots, shredded

-1 tsp cumin
-1/2 tsp turmeric
-1/2 tsp black pepper

Add in the carrots & spices. Fry for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.

-9 cups water
-4 heads of garlic
-2/3 cup currants or raisins
-1 can chickpeas

Add in the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1
hour. After an hour, drain the rice that has been soaking, and add it to the broth. The
liquid should completely cover the rice by about an inch. Cover & cook for about 20-25
minutes, until rice is soft.

Serve with boiled eggs. Goes nicely with a tomato & cucumber salad on the side. Enjoy!

Cinnamon Paprika Saffron Chicken

Ingredients

 2 large onions, sliced

 10 boneless chicken thighs
 1 tsp paprika
 1 tsp salt
 1 tsp turmeric
 3/4 tsp cinnamon
 1/2 tsp ground saffron
  1/2 cup butter
 2 tbsp tomato paste
 1 handful fresh mint

Instructions

1. Place the sliced onions in the bottom of a pot. Layer the chicken thighs on
top, then add the spices and butter.
2. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
3. Remove lid, add tomato paste, and cook on high for 10 minutes.
4. Cover and simmer on low for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Top with the mint leaves.

**Serve with saffron rice, or saffron cauliflower rice for a keto version**

Cornbread Stuffing

A delicious stuffing recipe that will feed a big crowd!

-Your favorite batch of cornbread in a 9 x 13 pan

-1 loaf of GF bread

Dice the cornbread & loaf of bread. İn a large dish, bake for 10 minutes at 350/175,
stirring every few minutes.

-1/2 cup butter

-2 tbsp olive oil
-7 cloves of garlic, minced
-2 onions, diced
-1 cup celery, diced
-1 cup mushrooms, diced
-1 red bell pepper, diced

İn a large pan, fry up the veggies in the oil & butter until softened.

-2 lbs ground beef

-2 tsp rubbed sage
-2 tsp smoked paprika
-2 tsp salt
-1/2 tsp black pepper
-1/2 tsp turmeric

Add the meat & spices in with the veggies. Brown the meat & turn off the heat.

-6 eggs
-4 cups bone broth
-1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
-1 tbsp fresh thyme
-1 tsp rubbed sage
-1/2 tsp salt
Add the above ingredients and the meat & veggie mix to the bread. Mix well. Bake at
350/175 for 35-40 minutes. Enjoy!

Cüce Kebap

İran mutfağından basit ve kolay ama nefis bir tarifle buradayım. Bu arada Farsçada cüce
sözcüğü civciv anlamına geliyor. :)

-2 kg tavuk (yarı bonfile yarı ızgara tavuk kullandım)

-1 dilimlenmiş soğan
-1 sb yoğurt
-1 çb safran suyu (1 çk safran tozunu 1 çay bardağı kaynar suya ekleyip 10 dk bekletin)
-2 tk tuz
-1 çk karabiber

Malzemeleri büyük bir kâsede karıştırıp 24 saat buzdolabında marine edin. Soğanları alıp
attıktan sonra tavuk parçalarını şişlere geçirin. Ya mangalda ya da 180 derecelik fırında
25 dk pişirin. Afiyet olsun!

Deep Dish Chicken Parmigiana

Crust

 2/3 cup warm milk

 1 tbsp honey
 1 tbsp yeast
 1 1/2 cups flour
 1 tsp psyllium husk (for GF flour)
 1/2 tbsp salt
 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
 2 tbsp olive oil
 2 tbsp butter, softened

Tomato Sauce

 2 tbsp olive oil

 2 tbsp butter
 1 onion, diced
 5 garlic cloves, minced
 1 tsp crushed red pepper
 1 tsp Italian seasoning
 1 tsp salt
 1 tsp honey
 1 pinch of nutmeg
 3 cups grated tomatoes
 1 handful of fresh basil

Chicken

 6 chicken breasts, butterflied

  1 cup flour + 1 tsp salt
 3 eggs, beaten
 1 cup breadcrumbs + 1/2 cup parmesan + 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
 2 cups oil for frying

Layering Ingredients

 6-8 slices of cheese (I used white cheddar!)

 1 cup parmesan cheese
 1 cup mozzarella cheese
 Fresh basil for topping

Instructions

1. For the crust, mix together the warm milk, yeast & honey in a bowl. Let it
sit for 10 minutes.
2. Add all of the remaining crust ingredients. Mix, cover & let the dough rise
for 90 minutes.
3. Press the dough into a greased springform pan & bake for 10 minutes at
350.
4. For the sauce, fry together the onion & garlic in the olive oil & butter over
medium heat for 5 minutes.
5. Add in the spices, honey & tomatoes. Simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Add in the fresh basil & simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Turn off the heat & blend the sauce with an immersion blender.
8. Prepare 3 plates with the following:
 First plate: 1 cup flour & 1 tsp salt
 Second plate: 3 eggs, beaten
 Third plate: 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup parmesan & 1 tbsp
Italian seasoning
9. Dip each butterflied chicken breast in each plate: first in the flour, then in
the eggs, then in the breadcrumb mixture.
10. Fry the chicken for 1 minute per side over high heat.
11. Place half of the cheese slices on top of the pre-baked pie crust. Add a
layer of fried chicken, 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese & half of the tomato
sauce.
12. Add the remaining fried chicken, 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese & the
remaining tomato sauce.
13. Top with the remaining sliced cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese & 1/3
cup of parmesan cheese.
14. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350.
15. Garnish with fresh basil.

Hungarian Cabbage Casserole

Cabbage

 (1) 2 pound head of cabbage, bottom cut off & leaves pulled apart
Beef Mixture

 1 onion, diced
 4 garlic cloves, minced
 1/4 cup butter
 1 pound ground beef
 1 tsp ground sage
 1 tbsp smoked paprika
 1 tsp caraway seeds
 1/2 tsp salt
 1/2 cup bone broth

Rice Mixture

 2 cups rice, rinsed

 1 1/2 cups bone broth
 1 1/2 cups water
 1/2 tsp salt

Topping

 2 cups sour cream

Instructions

1. Boil the cabbage leaves in salted water for 15-20 minutes, until soft, and
drain.
2. For the meat mixture, saute the onions & garlic in butter for 5 minutes
over medium-high heat.
3. Add in the meat & spices, and fry for 5 minutes.
4. Add in the bone broth, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
5. Place all of the rice ingredients in a small pot & bring to a boil.
6. Once boiling, turn down the heat, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes.
7. Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish and cover the bottom & sides of the dish
with 2 layers of cabbage.
8. Spread half of the rice on top, followed by half of the meat, and another
layer of cabbage.
9. Repeat: remaining rice, remaining meat, and cabbage.
10. Spread the sour cream over top.
11. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.

Jeweled Rice // Morasa or Javaher Polo

This wonderful rice dish features carmalized orange peel, tangy barberries, saffron rice
& pistachios!

-1/2 cup dried orange peel

-1/4 cup sugar
-2 tbsp water
The night before you make this dish, soak the orange peel in water. The next morning
drain the water & fill the bowl with more water. Drain the water, and in a small pan
caramelize the orange peels with the sugar & 2 tbsp of water over medium heat for 8
minutes.

-1/2 tsp ground saffron

-4 ice cubes

Let the ice cubes melt over the ground saffron.

-3 cups basmati rice

-1 tbsp salt
-3 tbsp oil
-1 tsp saffron water

Rinse the rice several times & soak it in water with the salt for 2-4 hours. Bring the
water to a boil and cook for 7 minutes. Drain the rice & immediately rinse the rice with
cold water. Over high heat melt the butter & saffron water. Pour the rice back in, cover,
and let it cook over low-medium heat for 40 minutes.

-1/2 cup barberries

-1 tbsp butter
-1 tsp rose water

Rinse & soak the barberries in water for 10 minutes. Drain & combine the barberries,
butter & rose water over medium heat. Stir for 1 minute & turn off the heat.

-1/4 cup currants

-1 tbsp butter

Over medium heat, combine the currants & butter. Stir for 1 minute & turn off the heat.

-3 tbsp slivered almonds

-3 tbsp slivered pistachios
-1 tbsp butter

Over medium heat, combine the nuts & butter. Stir for 2 minutes & turn off the heat.

Once the rice is done, flip it over carefully on a tray. Cut off the top layer of crunchy rice
(tahdig) and set aside to serve. Mix 2 cups of the rice with the saffron water. Place the
saffron rice on top of the remaining rice, followed by all of the toppings. Enjoy!

Koshari

Ingredients
Layer 1: Noodles

 1 pound of your favorite noodles

 1 tbsp salt
 2 tbsp butter

Layer 2: Lentils
  1/2 cup olive oil
 1 onion, finely chopped
 2 cups water
 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
 1 tsp cumin

Layer 3: Tomato Paste

 3 tbsp olive oil

 2 onions, finely chopped
 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
 2 cups tomato paste
 1 tsp salt
 1/2 tsp cumin
 1/2 tsp pepper

Layer 4: Onions

 1/2 cup olive oil

 3 onions, finely sliced

Layer 5: Chickpeas

 1 can of chickpeas
 1/2 tsp salt
 1/2 tsp cumin

Garlic Sauce

 3 garlic cloves, minced

 2 tbsp lemon juice
 1/2 tsp cumin
 1/2 cup water
 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
 pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Cook noodles in water and salt until done. Drain & mix in butter. Place in
the bottom of a casserole or serving dish.
2. For the lentils, fry the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes.
3. Add water and lentils & simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Mix in cumin to the lentils, and pour lentils over the noodles.
5. For the third layer, fry onions in oil until soft. Add vinegar & tomato paste,
and bring to a boil.
6. Once the tomato paste is boiling, turn off the heat, mix in spices, and pour
it over the lentils.
7. For the fourth layer, fry onions in oil until nice and crispy. Place on top of
tomato paste.
8. For the final layer, heat up the chickpeas with the spices. Pour over the
onions.
 9. Mix the garlic sauce ingredients together and serve with the Koshari!

Lemon Rosemary Chicken

Enjoy this creamy & citrusy dish with hints of garlic & saffron.

-1 onion, chopped
-1/4 cup oil
-1 tsp turmeric

Fry the onion in the oil for 3 minutes. Add in the turmeric and fry for another minute.

-10 chicken thighs

-1 1/2 tsp salt
-1 tsp pepper

Salt & pepper the chicken and lay on top of the onions. Fry for 6 minutes on each side.

-1 head of garlic, minced

-1/4 cup GF flour
-1/2 cup butter

Add in the garlic, flour, and butter. Fry for 2 minutes.

-1 1/2 cup bone broth

-Juice of 4 lemons
-1 sliced lemon
-pinch of saffron threads
-3 sprigs of rosemary

Add in the remaining ingredients. Cover & simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

-2/3 cup heavy cream

Add in the cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Serve with more fresh
rosemary & lemon slices. Enjoy!

Limonlu, Safranlı Tavuk

Kolay ve pratik bir tarif arıyorsanız artık aramanıza gerek yok! Bu lezzetli ve tok tutan
tarifle kendinizi de misafirlerinizi de şaşırtabilirsiniz!

🍋1 kg ızgara tava piliç

🍋1 kg baget
🍋1 sb yoğurt
🍋4 limonun rendelenmiş kabuğu ve suyu
🍋1 tane rendelenmiş soğan
🍋3 yk zeytinyağı
🍋3 yk safran suyu (3 yk kaynar suda demlenen 1 çk safran tozu)
🍋2 tk sarımsak tozu
🍋1,5 tk tuz
🍋1 tk zerdeçal
🍋1 tk sumak

Yukarıdaki malzemeleri bir kapta karıştırıp tavuklara buladıktan sonra buzdolabında en

az 3 saat bekletin. Daha sonra tavukları buzdolabından alarak yağlanmış fırın tepsisinin
üzerine koyun -- isterseniz limon dilimleri de ekleyebilirsiniz -- ve alüminyum folyo ile
kapatın. 150 derecede 80 dk. pişirin. Pişirme işleminin ardından alüminyum folyoyu
çıkarıp tavuğun üstüne dilimlenmiş limonları koyun ve tavuğun üstü kızarana kadar
(yaklaşık 15 dk. daha) pişirin. Kıyılmış maydanozları da serpip pilavla beraber servis edin.
Afiyet olsun!

Lubia Polo // Green Bean Pilaf

One of our favorites!

Ingredients

-4 cups #basmatirice , rinsed thoroughly

-1 tbsp salt

-4 ice cubes
-1/2 tsp #saffron , ground
-1 onion, diced
-1/4 c olive oil
-1 tsp turmeric
-2 tsp salt
-1 pound ground beef
-1 tsp #cinnamon
-1/2 tsp black pepper
-1 pound French green beans, canned or frozen
-1/4 c tomato paste

-2 potatoes, peeled & sliced

-3 tbsp butter, melted

-3 tbsp butter
-3 tbsp oil

-2 tsp cinnamon for layering

Instructions

-Place the rice in a deep pot & pour water over it, covering it by 3 inches. Add the salt &
let the rice sit for 4 hours.

-Sprinkle the ground saffron over the ice cubes in a glass.

-Soak the potato slices in water for 30 minutes.

-Fry the onion in the olive oil over medium heat. Once softened, add in the turmeric &
salt, and fry for 1 minute.

-Add the ground beef, cinnamon and black pepper. Fry for 7 minutes.

-Add the green beans & fry for 5 minutes.

-Add the tomato taste & fry for 10 minutes.

-Reduce the heat to low, add 2 tbsp of the saffron water, cover, and simmer for 15
minutes.

-Drain the potatoes & pour the 3 tbsp of melted butter over top.

-In another bowl, mix together 3 tbsp butter & 1/2 c boiling water.

-Bring the rice to a boil & let it cook until the rice is soft on the outside but still a little
crunchy on the inside.

-Immediately pour the rice into a strainer & rinse with cold water.

-Over high heat, place the potato slices on the bottom & sides of the pot.

-Layer 1/3 of the rice over the potatoes, 1/2 of the green bean mixture, 3/4 tsp
cinnamon, and 1/4 c of the melted butter & water.

-Layer another 1/3 of the rice, remaining green bean mixture, 3/4 tsp cinnamon,
another 1/4 c butter.

-Add the remaining rice, cinnamon, and butter.

-Cover the pot and once condensation begins to form on the lid, lower the heat to
medium low, place a thin towel in between the pot & lid, and let it cook for 30 minutes.

-Flip over onto a serving tray.

Mostaccioli

Ingredients

 2 pounds ground beef

 2 tsp ground sage
 1 tsp paprika
 10 garlic cloves, minced
 1 large onion, finely diced
 2 pounds Mostaccioli pasta, cooked & drained
 56 oz grated tomatoes
 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
 1 tsp cocoa powder
 1 tsp salt
 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped
 2 bay leaves
 5 cups mozzarella cheese
 2 cups parmesan cheese
 1/4 cup butter, cubed

Instructions

1. Fry up the ground beef, ground sage, paprika, garlic and onions in a Dutch
oven for 10 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, spices, and fresh herbs. Simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
4. Mix in 4 cups of mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of parmesan cheese, and the
cooked noodles.
5. Top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of parmesan cheese and
butter.
6. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.

Musakka

En sevdiğim tariflerden birisi tam bir "comfort food". Beşamel sos bu tarifin özel
malzemesi, kesinlikle olmazsa olmaz.

Patlıcan:
🍆6 adet patlıcan

Patlıcanlar uzun uzun şerit şeklinde kesilip tuzlu suda 20 dk. bekletilir. Kurutulduktan
sonra sıcak yağda kızartılır ve tepsinin üstüne dizilir.

Patates:
🥔2 adet patates

Patatesler soyulup şerit şeklinde kesilir. Sıcak yağda kızartılır, sonra bir tabakta bekletilir.

Et karışımı:
🧄1er yk tereyağı ve zeytinyağı
🧄1 adet küp küp doğranmış soğan
🧄4 adet rendelenmiş sarımsak dişi
🧄800 gr kıyma
🧄800 gr doğranmış domates
🧄3 yk salça
🧄3 adet defne yaprağı
🧄birkaç taze kekik dalı
🧄1 çubuk tarçın
🧄1,5 tk Hindistan cevizi şekeri
🧄1,5 tk tuz
🧄1 tk fesleğen
🧄1 tk toz biber
Soğan ve sarımsak yumuşayana kadar yağda kızartılır. Sonra kıyma eklenip 10 dk.
pişirilir. Diğer malzemeler ilave edilip yarım saat hafif ateşte pişirilir. Defne yaprakları,
kekik dalları ve tarçın çubuğu alınıp et karışımı dizilmiş patlıcanların üstüne koyulur ve
son olarak da patates etin üzerine dizilir.

Beşamel sos:
🍴1 çb tereyağı
🍴2 yk karabuğday unu
🍴2 yk pirinç unu
🍴3 sb süt
🍴1 çb parmesan tozu
🍴1 tk tuz
🍴1 çk muskat
🍴1 çk karabiber
🍴2 yumurta sarısı

Tereyağı eritilir ve unlar eklenir. İyice karıştırıldıktan sonra süt eklenip kıvama gelene
kadar pişirilir. Pişirildikten sonra ocaktan alınıp diğer malzemeler eklenir ve patatesin
üstüne dökülür. Sonra isteğe bağlı birkaç patlıcan şeridi ve galeta unu eklenir. 180
derecede 40 dk. pişirilir. Afiyet olsun. :)

Nohutlu Tavuklu Pilav

-1 kg/2.2 lb chicken breast

-85 gr/6 tbsp butter
-2 tbsp olive oil
-650 gr/3.5 c basmati rice (rinsed, soaked & drained)
-400 gr/14 oz prepared chickpeas
-2 c bone broth
-5 c broth used from preparing chicken
-Salt to taste (I used about 5 tsp)

Cover the chicken with water & bring to a boil. Boil until chicken is fully cooked, about
20-25 minutes. Save 5 c of the water to use later. Shred the chicken and set aside.

Melt the olive oil and butter together, and add in the rice. Fry for 3 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Add in the chickpeas, shredded chicken, salt, bone broth and 5 c of water
that we set aside from the chicken.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and
let the rice sit for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

**This recipe makes 10 portions of about 300 gr. Each portion has 580 calories, 59 g
carbs, 19 g fat and 39 g protein**

Peanut Butter Chicken

A lovely comfort food to warm your stomach & your soul.

-1 bunch of cilantro
-6 cloves garlic
-2/3 cup peanut butter
-1 1/2 tsp salt
-1 tsp red pepper flakes
-1/4 cup honey
-Juice from 28 oz can of diced tomatoes

Mix together the above ingredients in a food processor & set aside.

-1 onion, diced
-1/2 cup oil

Fry the onion in the oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.

-2.5 lbs chicken, cubed

-1 tsp cinnamon
-3 tsp cumin

Add in the chicken & spices. Fry for 10 minutes, mixing occasionally. Add in the sauce
that you prepared, as well as the diced tomatoes. Let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring
occasionally.

-2 limes, juiced

Stir in the lime juice & simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Serve with rice & enjoy!

Persian Spaghetti Tahdig

Taking spaghetti up a notch with turmeric, cinnamon, and dried rose petals; in addition
to a crusty layer of potatoes & noodles from slow cooking for 40 minutes.

-3 tbsp olive oil

-1 onion, diced
-6 garlic cloves, minced
-1 tsp turmeric
-1 tbsp advieh (or 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp dried rose petals, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp black
pepper)
-1 tsp oregano
-1 tsp salt
-1/2 tsp chili pepper flakes
-1 lb ground beef
-3 c tomato sauce
-2 tbsp tomato paste

Fry the onion in the olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add in the garlic & spices,
fry for another 2 minutes. Add in the ground beef and fry for 10 minutes. Add in the
tomato sauce & paste, lower heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

-2 potatoes, peeled & sliced (1/4")

-3 tbsp melted butter

Pour the melted butter over the potato slices and mix in a small bowl.
-1/2 tsp ground saffron
-3 ice cubes or 3 tbsp boiling water

Prepare the saffron water.

-1 lb spaghetti noodles

Prepare the spaghetti noodles. Turn off the heat & drain 1 minute before fully cooked.

-2 tbsp butter
-2 tbsp olive oil
-prepared saffron water

In a deep pot, melted the butter, olive oil & saffron water together. Place the buttery
potato slices on the bottom & sides of the pot. Take one large handful of plain noodles
and cover the layer of potatoes. Mix the remaining noodles & sauce together, and pour
into the pot. Cook over high heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low-medium, place a
thin towel in between the pot & lid, and cook for 35-40 minutes.

Flip the pot carefully onto a serving tray & enjoy!

Pomegranate molasses & turmeric coated chicken stuffed with sour cherries,
walnuts & fried onions.

A Persian & Azeri fusion dish based off of a traditional Lavangi chicken...

An absolutely delightful main dish!

-1 whole chicken
-1/4 c pomegranate molasses
-2 tsp turmeric
-2 tsp salt
-1 tsp black pepper

Mix the spices together & rub all over the chicken. Pour the pomegranate molasses over
the chicken.

-2 onions, chopped
-2 tbsp butter
-1/2 tsp turmeric

Fry the onions in the butter for 5 minutes over medium heat, stir in the turmeric, and
turn off the heat.

-1 c walnuts, chopped
-1 c sour cherries, chopped
-1/4 c pomegranate molasses
-1/2 tsp salt

Mix together the remaining ingredients with the fried onions. Stuff the chicken with the
onion mixture.
Place in the crockpot for 7 hours on low. Take the chicken out & roast in the oven on
max heat for 5 minutes. Meanwhile mix together 1 tbsp cornstarch & 1 tbsp water, and
pour into the liquid in the crockpot to make a yummy gravy.

Pomegranate Chicken

-1 onion, sliced
-5 cloves garlic, minced
-2 tbsp butter
-1 tbsp olive oil
-3/4 tsp turmeric
-1/2 tsp salt
-1/4 tsp black pepper
-1 kg chicken thighs
-1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
-1/3 cup pomegranate juice
-1/4 cup honey
-1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
-Juice of 1 lemon
-2 tbsp saffron water (optional)
-Pomegranate seeds for topping

Fry the garlic in butter & oil for 30 seconds. Add in the onion and fry until softened. Mix
in the spices and fry for another minute.

In a separate bowl mix together the remaining ingredients & add in the onion mixture.
Marinate overnight in the fridge.

Place the chicken & sauce in a casserole dish, bake at 400/200 for 40 minutes, then
broil for a few minutes until the top of the chicken is browned. Serve with rice & enjoy!

Qurutob
Ingredients

 2 loaves of Fatir bread

 2 cups Greek yogurt
 1 tsp salt
 1/4 cup water
 2 onions, thinly sliced
 2 tbsp olive oil
 3 tbsp butter
 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
 1/4 cup dill, finely chopped
 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
 4 persian cucumbers, diced
 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced

Instructions
 1. Prepare your 2 loaves of Fatir bread & rip them into small pieces.
 If your bread is not fresh, heat the loaves up in the oven for 15
minutes at 200, before ripping them apart!
2. Bring the yogurt, salt, and water to a simmer in a saucepan. Simmer for
25 minutes, occasionally stirring.
3. Fry 1 1/2 onions in the olive oil & butter for 10 minutes. Save the
remaining 1/2 raw onion!
4. Mix together the chopped herbs. Pour half of them into the yogurt mixture.
5. Add the walnuts & bread pieces into the yogurt, and mix well.
6. Place the yogurt covered bread in the bottom of a large serving dish.
7. Place half of the cucumbers on top of the bread, followed by half of the
tomatoes, 1/4 of the herbs, and all of the raw onions.
8. Add the remaining cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs on top.
9. Cover the dish with the fried onions, and pour the butter & oil mixture on
top.
 Enjoy immediately, and eat with your hands!!

Ratatouille

Meat Sauce

 2 onions, diced
 2 carrots, diced
 3 celery stalks, diced
 1 roasted pepper, diced
 2 tbsp butter
 1 pound ground beef
 28 oz grated tomatoes
 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
 1 tsp salt
 1 handful of fresh basil leaves

Vegetable Mix

 2 eggplants, sliced
 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced
 6 tomatoes, sliced
 3 zucchini, sliced
 3 large radishes, sliced
 1/2 cup olive oil
 2 tbsp fresh thyme
 1/2 tsp salt
 6 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

1. For meat sauce, saute onions, carrots, celery & pepper in butter for 5
minutes.
2. Add ground beef and fry for 10 minutes.
3. Add in tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt & basil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
 4. Blend meat sauce with an immersion blender & pour into the bottom of a
casserole dish.
5. In a large bowl mix all vegetables, olive oil, thyme, salt, and garlic
together.
6. Carefully line the vegetables across the top of the meat sauce in any
design you desire!
7. Bake at 185 for 3 hours, then bake at 375 for an additional 45 minutes.

Sebzeli Kıymalı Sote

-3 yk tereyağı
-3 yk zeytinyağı
-6 diş rendelenmiş sarımsak
-1 adet küp küp doğranmış pırasa
-2 adet küp küp doğranmış havuç
-1 adet küp küp doğranmış sakız kabağı
-150 gr dilimlenmiş mantar
-2 tk tuz
-2 tk köri
-1 tk karabiber
-1 tk kimyon
-1 tk tarçın
-1 tk zerdeçal
-1 tk zencefil tozu
-2 tane ezilmiş kakule
-2 tane defne yaprağı
-1 tane anason
-1 kg kıyma
-1/2 çb safran suyu (1/2 çk safran tozu+2 tane buz küpü)
-1 konserve doğranmış domates ve suyu
-1 konserve taze fasulye (suyunu kullanmayın)
-3 tane küp küp doğranmış patates

Sarımsağı derin bir tencerede tereyağı ve zeytinyağıyla kızartın. Diğer taze sebzeleri
ekleyip yumuşayana kadar yine kızartın. Baharatları ilave edip 1 dk daha kızarttıktan
sonra kıymayı ekleyip 15 dk pişirin. Diğer malzemeleri ekleyip kapağını kapatın ve kısık
ateşte 30 dk pişirin (ya da patates yumuşayana kadar). Pilavla beraber servis edin. Afiyet
olsun! :)

Shah Pilaf

Ingredients

 3 cups rice + 1 tbsp salt

 1/2 tsp ground saffron + 3 ice cubes
 2 medium onions, chopped
 1 pound stew meat
 1 cup apricots, diced
 1 cup raisins, diced
  1 cup walnuts
 1 tsp turmeric
 1 tsp salt
 1/2 tsp cinnamon
 1/2 tsp cumin
 1 cup butter
 6 tortillas

Instructions

1. After rinsing the rice several times, soak the rice in a large bowl with
water and salt for 2 hours.
2. Place ground saffron and ice cubes in a cup to melt.
3. Fry the onions and stew meat together for 10 minutes.
4. Add in apricots, raisins, walnuts, turmeric, salt, cinnamon and cumin and
fry for another 3 minutes. Turn off heat.
5. Boil the rice for 10 minutes, until tender but not completely cooked.
Immediately drain and rinse with cold water.
6. In a Dutch oven, melt the better. Butter both sides of each tortilla.
7. Place one tortilla on the bottom, and four tortillas around the side of the
pot.
8. Take 1/3 of the rice and add it in the tortilla lined pot. Pour 1/3 of the
saffron water over the rice, and 1/2 of the meat mixture on top.
9. Add another 1/3 of the rice, followed by the rest of the meat, followed by
the rest of the rice. Drizzle the remaining saffron water on top.
10. Place the last tortilla on top of the rice, and fold down the tortillas from the
side, making sure there is no rice exposed.
11. Cover the pot and bake for 55 minutes at 350.
12. Let the rice sit for 5 minutes after taking it out of the oven.
13. Flip over onto a serving plate or tray & carefully slice open the tortilla
crust into fourths and enjoy!

Tater Tot Hot Dish

Ingredients
Tater tots

 2 1/2 pounds potatoes

 2 tbsp flour
 1 tsp dried dill
 1 tsp onion powder
 1 tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp salt

Condensed Soup

 1/2 cup butter

 1/2 cup flour
 1/2 cup white wine
 1/2 cup milk
 1 cup bone broth
  1/2 tsp salt

Meat Mixture

 1 onion, diced
 5 garlic cloves, minced
 2 pounds ground beef
 2 cups green beans, frozen or canned
 1/2 cup carrots, diced
 1/2 cup celery, diced
 1/2 cup sour cream
 1/4 cup milk
 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
 1 tbsp mustard
 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
 2 tbsp soy sauce
 1/2 tsp salt

Topping

 2 tbsp butter, melted

 2 cups mozzarella or cheddar, grated

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes until soft. Peel off skin and grate.

2. Add remaining tater tot ingredients to grated potatoes. Mix and form into
tater tots.
3. Fry the tater tots in some oil over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes per
side.
4. For the condensed soup, bring all of the ingredients to a boil in a pot and
turn off.
5. Boil carrots & celery in a small pot for 15 minutes.
6. Fry onions and garlic together with meat for 10 minutes.
7. Add in green beans, carrots, and celery. Fry for 5 minutes.
8. Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
9. Once boiling turn off heat and add in the condensed soup, and mix.
10. Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Place tater tots on top, brush
with melted butter, and add cheese.
11. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350.

Turmeric Tomato Chicken

Ingredients

 4 chicken legs
 1/4 cup olive oil
 4 cups water
 1 onion, cut in half
 4 tbsp tomato paste
  1 tsp turmeric
 1 tsp salt
 1/2 tsp black pepper
 1/2 tsp ground saffron

Instructions

1. Fry both sides of the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat for 4
minutes per side.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover and
simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Flip the chicken over and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Zeytinyağlı (Bol!) Kıymalı Taze Fasuyle -- Olive Oil Green Beans with Ground
Beef.

One of my favorite Turkish dishes, just with a bit more meat than normal!

-1/2 cup/120 ml olive oil

-1 onion, diced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1 lb/400 gr ground beef
-1 cup/240 ml grated tomatoes
-1 heaping tbsp tomato paste
-2 tsp salt
-1 tsp black pepper
-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
-1 lb/500 gr fresh green beans, cut & rinsed
-1 1/2 cups/360 ml boiling water

-Fry the onions over medium heat in the olive oil for 3 minutes.
-Add in the garlic & fry for 2 minutes.
-Add in the ground beef & fry for 5 minutes.
-Add in the grated tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices & fry for 3 minutes.
-Stir in the green beans & add in the water. The water should just slightly cover the
beans.
-Cover & cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
-Take the lid off, lower the heat, and simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes, until the
beans are soft.
-Turn off the heat & cover for 20 minutes.

Serve with buttery rice & enjoy!