Easy Angry Birds Cup Cakes

Ok folks, just to preface, this isn't really a "recipe" per say, more of a decoration guide.  But I'm posting it here because it's food related. I made these for my son's birthday this year, and the kids seemed to think they were a hit.  I sent over 30 to school for a class of 24 and got 0 back,...

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Wanna-be Adana Kebab

Found this recipe for adana kebab, think I'll have to try this when we get home.  It's not "true" adana kebab, but I think I might actually like this version better. 1 lb ground lamb 1 lb ground veal 4 teaspoons olive oil, for brushing on pita's 4 teaspoons salted butter, small cubes 1 red bell pepper, minced 1 medium yellow onion, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup yogurt 2 medium red onions,...

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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

I found this today while looking for a popcorn ball recipe.  I am a huge fan of chocolate chip cookies and buckeyes, and this looks like a cross between the two, so it's defninitely going in my "to try" list.  :-) The recipe and pics come from: http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/ First, in a...

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Simit

Photo & Recipe from AZCookbook.com Simit is a very popular street food here in Istanbul.  It's like the concept of a bagel only using a more bread-like dough, and the result is chewy deliciousness. I found a recipe for it online today, and I will definitely be trying this when we get back home....

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Want to Try This: Blueberry Overnight French Toast

I found this recipe on http://www.busykidshappymom.org/ while browsing another topic today.  It loos delicious and super easy, I definitely want to try this when I get back! 12 slices day old French bread (1 inch thick)5 eggs2 1/2 cups milk1 cup packed brown sugar, (divided into 3/4 cup and...

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Turkish Tea

Image from Delicious Istanbul Since arriving in Istanbul, tea has become a much bigger part of our lives.  Here, the Turks have tea all the time.  It is common to have it (in place of coffee) with your breakfast.  You often see two people sitting at a cafe enjoying it, and if you go out to eat,...

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Maya Kumpir

I'm not sure if you'd call this a side or main dish, but here in Ortaköy, they make meals of potatoes.  Not just any potatoes though, these things are HUGE, like bigger than both of my fists put together.  Between the two of us, Nate and I couldn't finish one.  They have oodles of toppings,...

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