This is a roasted medley of sweet and white potatoes that we had with turkey leftovers. (Thanksgiving turkey and side dish recipes will follow shortly). I realized that we went through the sides much faster than the turkey, so I had to come up with something that did not require me to leave the house for groceries, and was a fix-it-and-forget-it … [Read more…]
Lemon Parsley Quinoa
This was our side dish tonight along with the previously posted Tahini Salad – Salata Tahina The lemon is very subtle in this dish. It just adds some brightness to the earthy quinoa. You could certainly double it if you would like a more pronounced lemon flavor. Lemon Parsley Quinoa 2 cups uncooked quinoa 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 3 tablespoons … [Read more…]
Tahini Salad – Salata Tahina
This is a traditional salad that you’ll find on any Palestinian mezzeh spread. It is a standard Arabic salad of uniformly small chopped cucumber and tomatoes, with a tahini lemon dressing. Salata Tahini – Salad with Tahini Dressing 1 tomato, chopped into small pieces 1 mini cucumber, chopped into small pieces 3 tablespoons tahini juice of … [Read more…]
Mediterranean Meatballs with Tahini Sauce (Kofta with Tahini)
Kofta 1 pound ground beef (or lamb or turkey) half a small onion, finely minced or grated finely chopped parsley 1-2 cloves garlic, minced spices – ¼ to ½ a teaspoon of : allspice, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon or nutmeg, paprika Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon cooking oil of your choice Combine all kofta ingredients in a bowl, and … [Read more…]
Simple Salad
When you have very fresh summer produce, it is a shame to cover the flavor with heavy, creamy dressing. I prefer the light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and the bright accent of lemon juice. The sumac adds another tangy layer of flavor. While the typical Levantine salad is finely chopped, being lazy every once in a while is perfectly fine. … [Read more…]