zhilla's Recipe Collection

smoked salmon & chives cream cheese

No cooking skills required. This is one of my favorite appetizers. I'll get so many oh and ah from guests every time I make this

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saffron basmati rice

We always have plain white rice with either stew or kebobs. My kids and their friends just love it. Specially the crispy bottom of it called "Tahdig".

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Lentil Rice

This is another great dish to have either with chicken ,beef or as vegeterian. It's wonderful way for kids to eat lentil which is great source of Iron.

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italian meatball sub

When we visited Italy I got this recipe from a local chef in a restaurant we had lunch.

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maine lobster salad on a celery ribs

Great summer appetizer. We can get fresh main lobster here in Boston. Very popular dish

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okra stew

You could use this dish vegetarian or with beef or chicken. Also you could use another vegetable instead of okra such as potato or eggplant.

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salad aux herbs with goat cheese

This is a best tasting salad I ever had. Judge for yourself...

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Russian devil eggs with caviar

This is my friend Galina's recipe. She is Russian and we love it. It's very easy to make.

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Brie en Croute

This is from my French friend Isabelle. truly yammy ....and very fast to make. Always impress and love by everyone

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griled chicken kabob

One of our family favorite for summer. Great for entertainment too. Specially if you are by the water

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Chicken Enchilada

My teenager son and his friends favorite. Quick and easy to make.

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Lentil Soup

You can not go wrong with this soup for potluck at school. Everyone loves it.

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Chicken Noodle Soup

Beats the winter blues and cold

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Mediterranean Orzo salad

Yammy addition to any dish or just by itself

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Fennel Bisque

I make this soup when my kids are sick or after surgery for them. It's so smooth and easy to make and eat. BIG WINNER

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Baghali Polo

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