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
Tag: Mediterranean
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
Welcome to Palette Dome Cuisine!
Chef Mesilati here, welcoming you to the new website of Palette Dome Cuisine. This site is the window to my kitchen, and I hope you will enjoy it and spend a few moments browsing the many taste-tempting features that we have available for you here. Continue reading Welcome to Palette Dome Cuisine!
