This potato recipe, using pantry supplies, creates a delicious tangy coating on the outside of the potatoes while keeping the inside moist and buttery.
Category: Vegetarian Choices
Garlicky Oregano Sauce
Simple and quick garlic oregano sauce to liven up grilled chicken, beef, shrimp or anything on the barbie. Who needs a bottled barbecue sauce?
Zucchini and Feta Fritters
A popular recipe. Zucchini Fritters are served in cafés and bars in the Middle East as a quick bite, accompanied by either Labneh or a spicy tomato sauce.
Lima Bean and Arugula Salad
This tasty salad recipe with baby lima beans, peppery arugula leaves, cherry tomatoes and cubed feta cheese in between make for an eye-catching presentation.
Zucchini Flan
For recipe, I selected small zucchinis, large ones are too coarse and seedy. In order to add color I left the skin of the zucchinis on, a nice touch I think.
Figs with Blue Cheese
Figues au Roquefort a delicious recipe from France. Use young Roquefort or any medium sharp blue cheese, like Gorgonzola, Great Hill Blue , Humboldt Fog.
Roasted Red Pepper Involtinis
This red pepper mini roll recipe is a delight. The sweet, smoky taste of the roasted red peppers contrasts well with the tangy flavor of the soft goat cheese.
Tomatoes stuffed with Couscous and Feta Cheese
A popular Greek summer dish, Domates Yemistes, an ideal way to use those ripe and tender tomatoes which your neighbor just happened to bring to your door.
Roasted Broccolini with Salsa Rossa
I much prefer broccolini than broccoli rabe or regular broccoli. Broccolini’s mild and sweeter taste is a perfect contrast to the sweet and sour Salsa Rossa.
Broccoli with Olive Oil and Lemon
Tender broccoli florets pair well with olive oil and the zesty taste of lemon. A tasty side dish ready in a snap.
Zucchini Hummus with Pine Nuts
This recipe is a great alternative to chickpea hummus. It’s lighter with fewer calories but with a similar texture and taste of the traditional hummus.
Spinach and Goat Cheese Tart
The tangy, earthy taste of goat cheese combines well with the spinach. The tart is a breeze to make and a winner with a salad.
Lemon Roasted Green Beans with Almonds
A variation of Haricots Verts aux Amandes, a green bean dish so popular in France. Roasting green beans brings out their sweetness and intensifies the flavors.
Roasted Asparagus Soup with Prosciutto Shards
Roasting asparagus intensifies its flavor so much more than when they are simply steamed. This dish is an elegant choice for a first course or light lunch.
Cauliflower Fritters with Smoked Salmon and Yogurt-Lime Sauce
Cauliflower fritters make great tapas or appetizers. I normally pair it with a yogurt lime sauce or I add smoked salmon rolls for an elegant brunch choice.
Arugula (Rocket) Pesto
I just adore Pesto di Rucola. Its peppery piquancy is an excellent alternative to the classic basil pesto.
Eggplant Caponata
Caponata di Melanzane, a traditional dish from Sicily. The sweet and sour combination common in the Arab cuisine is strongly represented in this Sicilian dish.
Spinach and Feta Frittata
A quick and easy frittata of spinach, eggs and feta cheese. With a salad on the side its always a winner, hot or at room temperature.
Tomato Cucumber and Walnut Salad
A simple tomato and cucumber salad inspired by a Middle Eastern recipe. Terrific on its own or with grilled Halloumi or feta.
Cauliflower and Feta Frittata
A cauliflower frittata recipe from a Turkish hole in the wall restaurant in Berlin-Kreuzberg. What a great way to spice up an underrated vegetable!