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Marinated Baby Eggplants With Raisins And Pine Nuts
Eggplants are popular in all the Mediterranean countries. This is a dish with an Italian influence, using ingredients that have been included in recipes since Renaissance. Prepare a day in advance, to allow the sour and sweet flavors to develop. SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 15 minCOOK TIME: 10 minREADY TIME: 40 minCALORIES: 333 (per serving) CUISINE:…
Grilled Vegetable Terrine
A colorful, layered terrine, using all the vegetables associated with the Mediterranean. SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 20 minREADY TIME: 45 minCALORIES: 379 per servingCUISINE: Mediterranean ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 2 large red peppers, quartered, cored and seeded 2 large yellow peppers, quartered, cored and seeded…
Spanish Cuisine: Sherried Pimientos
Pimientos are simply cooked, skinned peppers. You can buy them in cans or jars, but they are much tastier when made at home. A simply beautiful dish that’s a staple of Spanish cuisine. SERVES: 2-4PREP TIME: 15 minCOOK TIME: 10 minREADY TIME: 25 minCUISINE: (Spanish)CALORIES: 103 ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by…
Roasted Pepper Antipasto (Mediterranean Appetizers)
Jars of Italian mixed peppers in olive oil are now a common sight in many supermarkets. None, however, can compete with this colorful, freshly made version, perfect as a starter on its own, or with some Italian salamis and other cold meats. SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 20 minCOOK TIME: 45 minREADY TIME: 1 h 05 minCALORIES:…
Stuffed Vine Leaves With Garlic Yogurt (Mediterranean Appetizers)
An old Greek recipe which comes in many guises. This meatless version is highly flavored with fresh herbs, lemon and a little chili. SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 40 minCOOK TIME: 45 minREADY TIME: 1 h 25 minCALORIES: 141 Kcal (per 100 g)CUISINE: Mediterranean ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 8…
Yogurt Cheese in Olive Oil (Mediterranean Appetizers)
Sheep’s milk is widely used in cheese making in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly in Greece where sheep’s yogurt is hung in muslin to drain off the whey before patting into balls of soft cheese. Here it is bottled in olive oil with chili and herbs — an appropriate gift for a “foodie” friend. YIELD: Fills…
Various Herbs and Where to Use Them
Coriander: Huge bundles of fresh coriander (cilantro) are a familiar sight in Eastern Mediterranean markets, their warm, pungent aroma rising at the merest touch. The leaves impart a distinctive flavor to soups, stews, sauces and spicy dishes when added towards the end of cooking. They are also used sparingly in salads and yogurt dishes. Dill:…
Turkey and Parma Ham Kebabs (Low Carbs)
SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 20 minCOOK TIME: 10 minREADY TIME: 30 minCALORIES: 187 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 500 g (1 lb) turkey fillet, cut into 4 cm (1½ inch) cubes Grated rind of 1 lemon 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely…
Chicken Olives with Orange and Nut Stuffing
SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 20 minCOOK TIME: 30 minREADY TIME: 50 minCALORIES: 140 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts, about 75 g (3 oz) each skinned, boned and halved Finely grated rind of 1 orange 4 tablespoons fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs 1 small onion, finely…
Basics of Salads
Salads come in many different forms and can be served in many ways. A salad makes a great light starter or an accompaniment to a main meal. Salads can also be a meal in themselves when they contain a variety of substantial ingredients as well as leafy greens. How to Store Salads Most salad greens…