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Persian Eggplant Kuku (Kuku-ye bademjan)

The sun is peeking through the clouds as I look out on Vancouver.  We are finally settled into our cozy condo and am finally feeling somewhat adjusted to our new environment. I’ve been eager to get back to cooking but am admittedly afraid of the new appliances (I freaked when I realized our stove is [...]

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Seasonal Shepherd’s Pie

The word ‘shepherd‘ is one that’s followed me all of my life. You see, I grew up on a sheep farm that my father affectionately calls the ‘Shepherd Shack’. And although I live on the opposite side of the country from where I was raised … I currently live on Shepherd Avenue. Ironically, my mother [...]

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Appetizers and Snacks

Turkish Cerkez Tavugu (Chicken with Walnuts)

One of my favorite aspects of Turkish cuisine is the use of nuts in both sweet and savory recipes. In the United States, we typically use nuts on for snacking or in desserts so when walnuts are ground with garlic and mixed with chicken, my eyes open wide and my mouth begins to get excited. [...]

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Herb Mustard Glazed Salmon

I have a love/hate relationship with salmon. There’s something about the oily fish and distinct flavor that can sometimes put a frown on my face. I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve eaten salmon and thought, “wow, this is incredibly good”. But, for health reasons, I try and keep it in [...]

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