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Warm Mediterranean Egg “Salad”

  Today’s lunch is a warm egg salad, made with olive oil instead of the standard mayo, and spiced with zaatar and paprika. This is my favorite way to eat hard boiled eggs, and it doesn’t get easier than this.  I sometimes omit the zaatar and paprika, and just add plenty of freshly cracked black pepper and salt.  The fruitiness of the olive oil … [Read more…]

Quinoa Chickpea Pilaf

We love quinoa, especially since my kids eat it happily – always a plus.  We had this tonight to go with a chicken and veggie tray bake, salad, and Greek yogurt.   Quinoa Chickpea Pilaf ½ small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 8 ounces chickpeas, … [Read more…]

Tomato Skillet

Since the week is hectic, with everyone dashing off to work, school, etc, we have just enough time to grab something quick for breakfast.  Therefore, during the weekend, we typically like to linger and enjoy a Mediterranean style breakfast/brunch spread where we gather a few traditional ‘plates’ such as eggs, olives, zaatar, and tomato skillet.  It … [Read more…]

Green Beans with Tomatoes and Olive Oil

qqWe got some gorgeous green beans at a local farm, along with ripe summer tomatoes. This is a classic Mediterranean dish. While some versions contain beef or lamb, I prefer the lighter, vegetarian version when I have fresh summer produce. I love this with warmed pita or flatbread.1 tablespoon canola oil 1 small onion, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, … [Read more…]

Lentil Stew

8 ounces brown or green lentils, picked over if needed, and rinsed 1 carrot, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped 1/4 bunch of parsley, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons oil 2 cups egg noodles 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon madras curry powder pinch of cinnamon or allspice Water or chicken broth Heat oil on … [Read more…]

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I cook, I eat, I read, I write, and I raise a little family with a great guy.

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