A Turkish dish called Braised Leeks in Olive Oil, known in Turkey as “zeytinyagli pirasa,” is what inspired this Braised Carrots And Leeks With Olives And Herbs. Culinarily speaking, when you hear the term “braising,” your first thought is meat. But did you know you can also braise vegetables? For those who may not know, […]
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Green Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a savory traditionally dish from North Africa and typically is comprised of spices, eggs and tomatoes, as shown here in the following image. Shakshuka Co-authors, Einat Admony and Janna Gur, of the cookbook, “Shuk,” write that in Israel, shakshuka was introduced by North African immigrants. With the dishes popularity, a green version was […]
Instant Pot Cider-Braised French Lentils With Leeks And Chives
French lentils or lentils du Puy hold their shape and retain a firm yet tender texture. Even when cooked under pressure. Like with this recipe using the Instant Pot. Unlike red lentils, such as with this, Sweet Potato, Carrot, Apple, and Red Lentil Soup. French lentils are small, slate-gray to green with a peppery taste. […]

