Mutabal is a popular dish native to the Middle East in which eggplant is the base. This is a simple but very tasty dip or appetizer, perfect with warm lavash or pita bread, fresh vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers and sweet peppers. It also makes a great addition to grilled or kebabs, and can be …
Chickpea tagine is a sumptuous, hearty dish rooted in the culinary traditions of North Africa, particularly Morocco. The term “tagine” refers to both the conical clay pot in which the dish is traditionally cooked and to the stew that fills it. This version centers on chickpeas – a protein-rich legume. While meat versions of tagine …
Traditional hummus is made primarily from chickpeas, tahini, olive oil and lemon juice. The Turkish version of hummus, on the other hand, often incorporates a wider range of ingredients and flavors. Unlike other variants, which are often served cold, Turkish hummus can be served warm, often topped with toppings such as pastrami (basturma, beef jerky) …
These pickles will be your favorite of the summer season. Cooked quickly, they are super crispy and flavorful. I’m going to show you an unusual spiral slicing of cucumbers, which I think brings out the flavors faster and stronger. But you can experiment with other types of slicing, using whichever you prefer. A few more …
Eggplant hummus is a rich and flavorful dip native to the Middle East. A variation of traditional hummus, this dish combines the creamy taste of chickpeas with the smoky, slightly sweet and unique flavor of roasted eggplant. This recipe is something in between traditional hummus and baba ghanoush (an appetizer of mashed eggplant mixed with …
Lentil Tabbouleh is a wonderfully bright and refreshing dish that comes to us from the rich traditions of Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly the Lebanese culinary repertoire. Traditionally, tabbouleh is a salad consisting mainly of finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, onions, bulgur and dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. However, in today’s recipe, …
Lemon pesto is a twist on traditional basil pesto, which is a bright, pungent and flavorful sauce hailing from the heart of Italian cuisine. Pesto has deep roots dating back to Roman times, where a similar sauce known as Moretum was made using garlic, herbs, cheese and olive oil. The name “pesto” itself originated in …
Manchurian chicken is a classic Chinese dish that has long held a place of honor in the hearts of lovers of original and aromatic food. Typically, for the preparation of this dish, juicy chicken is used, which is cut into pieces, fried in a deep fryer to a golden crust, and then stir-fried with vegetables …
Cucumbers and sour cream are a win-win combination: a refreshing, crisp and juicy salad perfect not only for hot summer days, but also for any other time of year when you want a light vegetable snack. So let’s make Cucumber and sour cream salad! It’s very simple: the cucumbers are thinly sliced and then dressed …
Today we have one of the basic French recipes – chicken breasts, steamed in the foil. It’s considered basic because we’re cooking using a minimum of ingredients. And in this case, we are focusing more on the method of cooking rather than preparation of some unique, tricky dish. Anyway, the ‘basicness’ of this recipe absolutely …