Posts in Appetizers
Golden Potage

This assortment of sweet root vegetables produces a very rustic, comforting soup. No single vegetable dominates, resulting in a delicate flavor. We like to make this in the fall and early winter, when root vegetables are freshest and at their sweetest.

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Shrimp Toast

Katie’s legendary chef/restauranteur mother Leeann Chin’s incredible story inspired her to share one of the most popular dishes from her Mom’s restaurant menu, Shrimp Toast. Her eponymous restaurant chain must have served millions of this appetizer to her legion of fans. So now I’m sharing it with you too!

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Mediterranean Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a traditional Mediterranean dish made of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion and garlic, and commonly spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Enjoy the YouTube presentation!

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Tugra Mash Cucumber Salad

True to its heritage as a 19th Century Sultan’s residence, Ciragan Palace Kempinski is a leader in reviving historic Ottoman fare for modern taste buds. This Tugra Mash Cucumber Salad is easy to prepare at home.

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Avocado Salad

Turkish Airlines’ award-winning Flying Chefs and Ciragan Palace Kempinski are leaders in reviving historic Ottoman fare for modern taste buds. One of the hotel’s famous salad recipes – This Avocado Salad – are easy to prepare at home.

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