Would you like a salad for dinner? Or as a side to your main dish? I know you are aware of the health benefits of eating fresh vegetables and greens, but maybe you feel you had an overdose of “green” lately? Maybe it is just “too boring”? With summer just around the corner, let me try and change that for you! Continue reading Summer Salad, Refreshed.
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Spices Are A Chef’s Best Friend
Spices have been around since ancient times when they were worth their weight in gold, literally, yet lost some of their glamour with becoming a commodity. Commodity or gold, spices are a magical gift from Mother Nature that we simply cannot take for granted. Continue reading Spices Are A Chef’s Best Friend
Modern Mediterranean: At the Crossroads of Fresh and Flavor
At the Crossroads of Fresh and Flavor: Our Modern Mediterranean Cuisine. Continue reading Modern Mediterranean: At the Crossroads of Fresh and Flavor
Time for Herbs!
Spring is definitely here, last frost is long gone, and it almost feels like summer: It is time to plant your herbs! Even with poor soil, limited space or window boxes, with enough sun and plenty water your herbs will grow like weeds. Continue reading Time for Herbs!
Roasted Israeli Turkey Breast
Roasted turkey breast gets an Israeli twist with the addition of orange juice, raisins, lemon and cumin.
Roasted Lamb Rack with Herbs. Tasty and Simple.
A simple yet tasty and elegant classic dinner for two: a moist herbed roasted lamb rack. The herbal marinade helps minimize the strong lamb flavor so many find “gamey”, giving it a milder and appealing flavor. Serve with fresh green salad and a glass of red wine, dim the lights, light a candle on the table, and you have a romantic healthy light dinner.
Continue reading Roasted Lamb Rack with Herbs. Tasty and Simple.Eggplant: The New Revolution
Eggplant. Aubergine. A vegetable so known for overcooking, tasting too salty, being too mushy or used as a filler. Eggplant is emerging center stage in the broader cooking community due to its lightly bitter flavor and a unique texture which is further enhanced with a touch of smoke, Tahini, yogurt, coarse salt and olive oil. These flavors provide an excellent pairing and you see how the challenging mild bitterness can be celebrated by matching it with balancing flavors. Continue reading Eggplant: The New Revolution
Baba Ghanoush. The Best Roasted Eggplant Salad.
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!
Continue reading Baba Ghanoush. The Best Roasted Eggplant Salad.Tzatziki (τζατζικι) Recipe
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
Behind the Scenes: Cooking with Fresh Herbs
Fresh herbs are one of the most characteristic ingredients of all kitchens around the Mediterranean: from fresh basil in pasta or pesto, fresh oregano for tomato sauce, fresh marjoram with olive oil in a meat rub or fresh rosemary and lemon with fish. Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Cooking with Fresh Herbs
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