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This fresh, crunchy, spicy combination of peppers is great served on it’s own (I love to snack on it), or use it on salads, sandwiches, in soups and pasta. My friend, Dianne made a similar recipe to have on hand last time I saw her in Florida. Because Dianne liked her mixture really hot, I…
Confiture de Lait is a gooey, creamy, sweet, caramel tasting versatile condiment. My husband and I recently returned from a trip to France. At our hotel, Les Maisons de Lea in Honfleur, one of the condiments served with breakfast was Confiture de Lait. Literally translated it means Milk Jam. In France, it’s typical for a selection…
Making authentic shawarma is a lengthy process which involves cooking marinated layers of meat on a vertical rotisserie spit over a grill for several hours. It’s very similar to a gyro but different spices are used. After tasting the deeply marinated chicken in this recipe, your family or guests will find it hard to believe…
This easy classic hummus recipe comes together in minutes with a few basic ingredients A creamy flavorful combination of items you probably already have on hand – chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and spices. If you don’t have tahini on hand, get some. It will last for several months after opening if stored…
Chopped Greek salad – A combination of fresh, colorful vegetables, feta and tossed in a simple Greek vinaigrette dressing This salad is so easy to make, it just requires tossing together some simply chopped fresh vegetables. Use this recipe as an inspiration to develop your favorite Greek salad. Try tossing in some chick peas, pepperoncini or peppadew…
Quick pickled red onions are tangy, crisp tender, delicious and quick to prepare. I use them in place of regular red onions in my Greek salad and piled on chicken shawarma (recipes coming soon). Also top them on tacos and pile them on sandwiches and burgers. They will last for several weeks in the refrigerator. For…
Tzatziki – a Greek creamy cucumber and yogurt sauce or dip This is my favorite version of the classic Greek sauce – tzatziki. Some versions suggest peeling the cucumber. The skins provide more fiber and color, so I do not peel the cucumber. Just make sure to wash the cucumbers well. Cucumbers contain about 95…
A low calorie snack or side packed with flavor. Shishito peppers are bright green, about the size of a finger and normally have a mild flavor. About one in 10 have some heat. I love this recipe and normally make a double batch to have around the house for a snack. Trader Joe’s usually has shishito peppers in…
Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese and Chocolate Chips Chocolate and cream cheese have always been a couple of my favorites. When I saw a recipe that combined the two I was anxious to make it. During the last month of my pregnancy with my first daughter Shelby, I made a dozen of these cupcakes once a…