Category: Sides
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Potato and Eggs Frittata
Perfect breakfast alternative. Potato and eggs frittata is perfect for a late breakfast or brunch. You can “dress it up” any way you like, but potatoes and eggs are good enough! The potatoes are crunchy and match perfectly with the soft texture of the eggs. Serve it with tomatoes, olives, homemade halloumi, or stuff it…
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Mixed Vegetable Casserole
Mixed vegetable casserole with zucchinis, eggplants, onions, bell peppers and potatoes smothered together in a garlic tomato sauce. You can use any combination of vegetables but this is the classic version. It’s a great crowd pleaser for a Lenten buffet and the perfect side dish for that Sunday roast. Skill level: Easy Click here to…
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Mutabbal Baba Ghanoush
Mutabbal Baba Ghanoush is made with eggplants, tahini and lemon juice. A condiment that goes perfectly with any dish you make, such as lamb or chicken. You can roast them in the oven, but the best way is to grill them. You can make large quantities at one time and then freeze them in freezer safe…
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Okra in Garlic Tomato Sauce
Okra in garlic tomato sauce might not seem very attractive at first and I must confess, it wasn’t a dish that I wanted my mom to make while growing up. Okra, in my opinion is a vegetable that “grows” on you. It’s for a more sophisticated palette. You will appreciate it more as you get…
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Chicken Mortadella
Chicken mortadella is a very popular buffet item at any Mediterranean gathering. The chicken is processed just like the shell of the “keufteh” and then seasoned with various spices, unsalted pistachios and cooked in red wine and apple cider vinegar. Slice into 1/4 inch pieces. The pistachios which can be seen in each slice adds…
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Cauliflower Sweet Potato Coconut Curry
The combination of flavors in this cauliflower sweet potato coconut curry is amazing. The ginger, garlic, coconut milk, and the spices blended together is heavenly. Both the cauliflower and the sweet potato soak up the flavor of the sauce. Serve it with a simple Basmati pilaf and make sure you have enough baguette to go…
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Basmati Rice
This basmati rice recipe is quick and very easy to make. It always turns out great! It doesn’t take much time to make and goes great with any dish that you make. If you leave it on medium low heat after it’s fully cooked, it will develop a crust that’s delicious. Skill level: Easy Click…
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Bok Choy Broccoli and Tofu Stir Fry
Bok Choy Broccoli and Tofu Stir Fry is a recipe that was given to me by an asian lady selling produce at our local farmers market. It’s light, healthy and very easy to make. The oyster, hoisin and toasted sesame oil gives it a wonderful aroma. Make sure you prepare the ingredients in advance and have them…
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Greek Orzo Feta Salad
Greek Orzo Feta Salad is simple and refreshing. During the summer months when the weather is hot and you don’t feel like cooking, make a bowl of this salad and see how fast it will vanish. Tomatoes are so plentiful during the summer season, and you’ll find many different varieties and colors available at the…
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Eggplants in Tomato Sauce and Garlic Yogurt Dressing
Eggplants in Tomato Sauce and Garlic Yogurt Dressing is incredibly light and a dish that’s fitting for any occasion. It goes great as a side dish for that Sunday roast, or as a buffet item for Lenten. The traditional method is to fry the eggplants and then smother the sauce over them. In this case,…