29 Sunday Sep 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mediterranean Flavors, Oregano, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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Dijon mustard, dried oregano, Garlic, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, vegetable oil, wine vinegar
Recently I had the privilege of breaking bread, well pita, with an incredibly talented and sharp woman. Her family has been a part of our lives for over two decades! Where does the time go? Anyway, we dined at Mythos, in Burlington, Ontario. The dinner was delicious, but their Greek salad was divine. Continue reading
12 Thursday Sep 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Lamb, Mediterranean Flavors
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broth, Carrots, fresh herbs, lamb should chops, Mushrooms, onion, red wine, sliced garlic, Spices, tomato paste
I know we’ve talked about this before…I am a dyed-in-the-wool lamb lover. It’s special and it’s delicious. Lamb tends to be a bit more expensive than beef or pork, but shoulder chops are an economical option. They can be fried quickly, but braising them really develops some lovely flavors. Continue reading
31 Wednesday Jul 2019
Posted in Dip, Garlic, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mediterranean Flavors, Vegetarian
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Garlic, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, Spices, toasted almonds
I’ve been culling. I get too many magazines, though I’ve cut back hugely, but now and again, a person has to cull. So I was reading back issues of Fine Cooking, which I must say is the one magazine I find really difficulty to part with. So, so many delicious recipes, not mention good, solid cooking information. And lo and behold, I ran across Turkish Tarator Sauce. Continue reading
31 Friday Aug 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Mediterranean Flavors, Side Dishes, Squash, Summer, Vegetarian
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carrot, Cauliflower, cheese, Garlic, herbs, marinara sauce, Mushrooms, Onions, patty-pan squash, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted walnuts
This is a perfect and perfectly delicious vegetarian entrée. Of course, you can stuff zucchini, but if you can get your hands on some patty pan squash, grab ’em up. They’re just so much more fun. These reheat well, so they can be prepared when you have time and then you can simply reheat for a nice mid-week meal. Continue reading
31 Sunday Dec 2017
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cannellini beans, Garlic, olive oil, pita bread, Pumpkin, pumpkin seed oil, roasted garlic cloves, roasted red pepper, Spices, tahini
I was going to call this Autumn Hummus, but really, what does that tell you? Nada! The pumpkin and roasted peppers are there, but they are subtle. Not front flavors at all. And it’s very festive-looking. Continue reading
