Mejadra, Majadra or Mujaddara, consists of cooked lentils together with wheat or rice and topped with sautéed onions. It is a popular dish in the Arab world, dating back to 1226 (!), and has many versions in Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities.
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Category: Mediterranean
Asparagus Time. Spring in the Kitchen!
Spring. Cherry blossoms. Daffodils. Tulips. Yet when spring cooking time arrives, there is one green vegetable that always comes first to mind. Asparagus.
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Baba Ghanoush, roasted eggplant salad with tahini and herbs. A classic Mediterranean salad using grilling as the method to emphasize the earthy flavor of the eggplant. A favorite at Palette Dome Cuisine!
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Greek yogurt, garlic and cucumber delight. Make it as a dip to serve with crisp fresh cut vegetables and crackers or double the amount of yogurt to serve as as a cold soup for a hot summer night. Continue reading Tzatziki (τζατζικι) Recipe