Years ago, I made a simple meal that both of us absolutely adored.HOWEVER, I made it late at night – no lighting for photographs – and by the time we decided it should be blogged, the bowls were completely empty. LICKED clean! Recently the “Big B” requested this dish again.Of course, I wanted to oblige….
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Shawarma (/ʃəˈwɑːrmə/; Arabic: شاورما) is a popular Levantine dish consisting of meat cut into thin slices, stacked in a cone-like shape, and roasted on a slowly-turning vertical rotisserie or spit. Originally made with lamb or mutton, it is now also made of chicken, turkey, beef, or veal. Initially developed in the Ottoman Empire (roughly modern-day Turkey)…
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Cosmopolitan indicates international sensations, inclusive of people, parts, and places from all over the world.It’s sexy. It’s sleek. It’s “woke,” and it’s delicious when used in a format of an amalgamation of flavors from all the nooks and crannies of the earth. These Cosmopolitan Chicken Chili Chapatis encompass the Mexican fajita chili seasonings of South…
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I’m a little obsessed with lamb and eggplant these days – Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine seem to be calling my name.And, with the sweet goodness of sweet potatoes and tangy orange juice, accented with a little heat, we’ve got a swooning princess at the table, perhaps with a little drool dripping down her chin….
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Italian herbs – the aroma fills the kitchen, ignites the senses, sparks the fire of desire, and eventually satisfies all our salubratory cravings! Garlic, onion, parsley, thyme, basil, sea salt and pepper – olive oil, red bell pepper, spinach, feta, and chicken. Oh, it’s all there. And, it’s wonderful. Herbed Chicken Patties with Roasted Red…
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This Mediterranean Blue Cheese Dill Lemon Lamb sauté recipe has all the great flavors of Greece and all the ease of 20 minutes. Really. I wish I could travel to Greece that fast and bask both in the sun and the flavors of such a spectacular culture! Are you with me?Blue Cheese Dill Lemon Lamb…
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Believe it or not, this recipe has been on my “docket” and list of things to make for almost three years. Yes, three years.
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Crazy for limes once again…specifically Persian Lime Oil this time… we ventured into something a little bit different. Roasted eggplant: yum Extra virgin olive oil: yes Spicy red pepper flakes: yep Fresh mint: yahoo Persian Lime Olive Oil: ei yi yi…my mouth is watering The puree is utterly amazing in and of itself. The flavors…
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I love how I’ve gained such a reputation as one who will take any and all items of fresh produce off your hands. I’m gifted with fresh veggies from over bountiful gardens, as well as the over bountiful refrigerators and grocery baskets of frequent travelers. I feel pretty lucky. This week’s booty was that of…
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