I saw this author/chef on a Good Morning America show recently and liked this recipe he made. So, even though I could print out the recipe I ordered his cookbook – there’s no better way to find information about different cuisines, authors and their cooking methods. Arash is a self-taught cook, with Persian roots, who … Continue reading
Fennel pollen is another tin I recently was gifted by family members. (see Greek Rice with Dill Pollen. The remaining tins are Herbes de Provence, M-Ocean (fish & shellfish), Zen-Sational (vegetables), Pollen Asian (stir-fry, ahi-tuna and fish), Hog Heaven (poultry and pork), Steak, Lamb, BBQ & Wild Game. Except for the Fennel & Dill the … Continue reading
I have always enjoyed rice and have a number of versions (see list below at bottom of post). This rice appealed to me because I wanted a recipe where I could use dill pollen with my Salmon en Papillote (next post) which also uses another pollen, fennel. These pollens were generously gifted to me by … Continue reading
After looking at a few different recipes I decided on this one by Suzy Karadsheh in her cookbook “The Mediterranean Dish.” Her recipes have always turned out for me and are so spicy and full of Mediterranean flavors. The addition of harissa won me over to try her recipe. This is really a fun time … Continue reading
Zucchini, or summer squash, lends itself to so many different flavor profiles. In this recipe it is dukkah and a lime tahini sauce. Talk about a five star recipe – this recipe hits all the notes! Dukkah is a special Egyptian blend of spices, seeds and nuts making this perfect for many things such as … Continue reading
I recently posted a Fattoush salad recipe using oil-based vinaigrettes, pita chips or sourdough croutons, fresh vegetables and herbs. I also decided to try Christopher Kimball’s recipe with chicken and a Tahini-Sumac dressing which was very different for obvious reasons; the addition of chicken and tahini in the dressing. He always seems to come up … Continue reading
I recently learned that many cookbooks on Mediterranean cuisine have a recipe for Fattoush salad – I didn’t know it was so popular. It is a Levantine salad made from toasted (which I prefer) or fried pieces of Arabic flatbread which includes pita bread. In one of my cookbooks (Dada Eats Love to Cook It: … Continue reading
This makes a wonderful, healthy appetizer or serve as a side dish.Tahini with honey is packed with calcium, antioxidants, magnesium, zinc and fiber that boost your immune system, dental health and bone strength. Tahini is made from finely ground sesame seeds high in protein, low in carbs, and rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Sweet … Continue reading
All I can say is you have to make this sumac-pomegranate flavored recipe while the tomatoes are perfectly ripe (at least here in Michigan). The spiced onions are heavenly and the chicken is tender and goes perfectly in this Palestinian recipe. It is a take on a dish called musakhan, which is chicken seasoned with … Continue reading
This chili is a Mediterranean-spiced meat sauce used as a topping for spaghetti – that’s right, spaghetti. It was developed by Macedonian immigrant restaurateurs in the 1920s. It was first served in 1922 at Empress Chili and while many local restaurants offer this dish there are over 250 “chili parlors” specializing in Cincinnati Chili. It … Continue reading