Color, texture, flavor- this Turkish inspired salad of Orange, Red Onion, Avocado and Olives has it all. Sumac adds an intriguing fruity sour note. The cumin and thyme add earthiness and the mint adds freshness. It’s an easy to salad to prepare for a crowd because the hearty ingredients lend […]
Cuisine: Mediterrarean
Baked Halibut with Tomatoes, Onions & Olives
Halibut is a mild, firm fleshed white fish that is a perfect foil for lots of added flavors. My picture shows halibut fillets smothered with tomatoes, onions and olives amongst other ingredients. The result is a fresh, healthy and delicious fish lunch or dinner that takes no time to prepare. […]
Eggplant Sandwiches
These eggplant sandwiches have it all. They are vegetarian and could be carb free if you use gf bread crumbs. They are ooey-gooey and delicious. Have some home made tomato sauce ready to dip them in. Serve these sandwiches with a salad for a light lunch or as a first […]
Farfalle with Roasted Cauliflower in Lemon Garlic Sauce
This Farfalle with Roasted Cauliflower in Lemon Garlic Sauce recipe will wow your dinner guests with its light, exotic taste. The lemon garlic sauce adds a nice zing to the pasta and vegetables. I love Mediterranean cuisine, and this is one of my favorite recipes!
Roast Veal with Rosemary and Thyme
As the Roast Veal with Rosemary and Thyme begins to braise, your home will be filled with the most amazing aroma. The veal is so tender and delicious, it melts in your mouth. Prep time: 20 minutes
Israeli Couscous with Vegetables
The trick to this Israeli Couscous with Vegetables recipe is to add the diced carrots and zucchini and sliced asparagus to the couscous while it is still piping hot. That way, the heat from the couscous cooks the vegetables so that they retain their color and bite. I’ve purposely left […]
Grape Leaves Stuffed with Herbed Lamb and Rice
The blend of mint, dill and parsley- the Turkish spice trilogy-gives the ground lamb and rice wonderful flavor. Finger food, knife and fork, anyway you eat these, you will be happy.
Pear, Roasted Onion & Bleu Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans
The flavor from the combination of ingredients in this salad is nothing short of spectacular! The Candied Pecans add a sweet crunch to all the other components. You can arrange the various elements on a platter for a buffet or make individual servings for an appetizer. I enjoy playing with […]
Tofu, Mushrooms & Leeks Wrapped in Phyllo Dough
The leeks and mushrooms can be prepped the day before assembly and kept well wrapped in the refrigerator overnight.
Seitan Tagine
In this recipe, I’ve used the ingredients of a beef tagine; but have replaced the beef with seitan and prepared them in a regular skillet rather than an official beautiful tagine. The exotic aroma of the spice mix alone is enticing. The seitan absorbs these flavors and is then mixed […]