Turkey and a Giveaway

Our trip to Turkey (and Greece) was amazing. An absolutely unforgettable journey with the love of close family and the joy of great sites...and, oh, did I mention the cuisine?

I'll be doing a four part post about our trip. If you are on your way there, the little tips and suggestions may prove useful. Or perhaps, I can pique your interest enough to launch you into embarking on a trip of your own to Turkey?

Also, in the next couple weeks, I'll be doing my first giveaway. So stay tuned.

Today I leave you with an enchanting tourism video...

I Don't Know What to Say

I really don't and anyone that knows me, knows that that rarely happens. My dad's speech at our wedding began with, "We all called her Chatty Cathy!"

By this time Turkey has enraptured me. So I'll leave you with some pretty pictures (you know how I love the pretty) and a little film.

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Exotic Ahi Tuna with Mango

I love sushi. But it's pretty pricey to be going out and eating it with any frequency. So, sometimes I buy a sushi grade Ahi steak at Costco and play around with ingredients. It's cheaper than going out and it's always a charm when I get a high five from the husband for something delicious. I only wish I could think of a better name for this one!

This would be a super treat to serve at your next gathering!

Exotic Ahi Tuna with Mango

Ingredients

• 12 Oz. Ahi Tuna steak
• 1/2 ripe mango
• 3 Scallions (green onions), cut into slivers
• 1/2 English cucumber, chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 4 Tbs sesame oil
• 4 Tbs Soy sauce
• 2 Tbs Chili sauce
• 2 Tbs roasted sesame seeds
• 1 Tbs black sesame seeds (not to be confused with Nigella seeds most often found in Moroccan cuisine)
• 1/4 cup blanched almonds or toasted mac nuts
• White pepper and Himalayan pink salt to taste
• 1 Package Wasabi Rice Crackers

Instructions

1. Chop (small) tuna, cucumber, 1/2 mango and green onions.
2. After chopping place all in a bowl and refrigerate.
3. In a food processor, combine Chili sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce and bunch cilantro.
4. Pulse until you have a sauce.
5. Remove bowl of mixed ingredients from fridge and add sauce.
6. Mix to coat.
7. Add sesame seeds, almonds (or mac nuts) and salt and pepper.
8. Plate, garnish with radish sprouts and add crackers.
9. Enjoy!

Notes

4 Servings

Nutritional content includes the crackers: Calories 434, Fat 22 g, Carbs 34 g, Protein 25 g

Nutritional content without crackers: Calories 333, Fat 20 g, Carbs 14 g, Protein 24 g