Galilean Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is that Middle-Eastern salad made from coarse cracked wheat and finely-chopped vegetables, seasoned with olive oil and lemon. I usually buy it already made, but this recipe caught my eye. It comes from the beautifully-written food article out of the Israeli newspaper, Ha’aretz, Tabbouleh by Night, Tabbouleh by Day: Recipes That Honor the Ancient… Continue reading Galilean Tabbouleh

Feijoada — Tangy Black Beans (Diet for a Small Planet)

The recipe is part of a trio that belong in the Brazilian Evening menu in Diet for a Small Planet. In Brazil, they make their national dish, feijoada, (pronounced fay-ZHWA-da) out of black beans with various kinds of pork, served with orange slices. This is a vegetarian version that intrigued me because the pot of… Continue reading Feijoada — Tangy Black Beans (Diet for a Small Planet)

Roman Rice and Beans (Diet for a Small Planet)

Frances Moore Lappé, the author of Diet for a Small Planet, comments:“This dish has been one of my family’s favorites from the first edition. With a green salad and Italian bread it is a satisfying meal. (It’s great for serving to large gatherings too.)” Have ready:¾ cup dried beans (peas, kidneys), cooked (about 2 cups)2… Continue reading Roman Rice and Beans (Diet for a Small Planet)

Basa française (ShopRite)

See also Molasses-Glazed Halibut with Grilled Pineapple and Chili-Rubbed Salmon Steaks, the two other recipes from ShopRite in 2004. “Basa is a very mild, firm white fish. It is delicious whether grilled, roasted, baked, sautéed, deep-fried, or panfried. Try this French-style basa. Easy Recipe:1 pound basa fillets2 tablespoons vegetable oil½ cup flour2 eggs, beaten1 small… Continue reading Basa française (ShopRite)

Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Click on Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas for links to other simple recipes like this one. Sauce ingredients: 1 cup diced ripe tomato4 ounces cubed mozzarella cheese½ cup diced green Bell pepper¼ cup olive oil½ teaspoon oregano 1 pound spaghetti, freshly cooked and hot Mix sauce ingredients together in a large serving bowl; set… Continue reading Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach

(Goes great with Pulled Pork and Peaches) 8 ounces elbow macaroni (2 cups)½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut in 1 inch lengths (2 cups)¼ cup lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup plain yogurt5 ounces cheddar cheese, (1 ¼ cups)1 cups fresh spinach leaves1… Continue reading Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach

Moroccan Style Chops

Also see North African Lamb Stew  ¾ cup plain yogurt3 tablespoons orange juice1 scallion, sliced1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon ground cardamom¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground cloves¼ teaspoon ground ginger8 lamb leg sirloin chops, 1" thickOR6 pork loin rib chops, ¾" thick1 medium onion, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped1 medium… Continue reading Moroccan Style Chops

Baked Italian Zucchini

2 medium zucchini, approximately 1 ½ pounds, sliced ½ inch thick1 medium onion, sliced1 large tomato, sliced1 teaspoon oregano½ teaspoon basil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper2 cups spaghetti sauce½ cup breadcrumbs½ cup shredded Swiss cheese Place sliced zucchini, onion and tomato in 9 x 13" baking dish; sprinkle with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour spaghetti… Continue reading Baked Italian Zucchini

Guacamole (Food Network)

4 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded, and cut into large chunks1 teaspoon ground cumin1 ripe medium Roma tomato, seeded and diced½ cup minced sweet white onion2 Serrano chiles, seeded and minced¼ cup chopped cilantro4 tablespoons fresh lime juicehot pepper sauce, salt and white pepper to taste Place cut-up avocados in large bowl and mash coarsely… Continue reading Guacamole (Food Network)

Inyo Country Store Lentil Soup — Dry Sherry Is Not Optional!

Life is too short to drink instant coffee or bad wine. – Proverbs of Sparrow Hikers visiting Inyo National Forest in Inyo County, California stumbled upon the Inyo Country Store. They were coming in after a long hike and they were hungry, and ordered the lentil soup. It was so good, the hikers asked for… Continue reading Inyo Country Store Lentil Soup — Dry Sherry Is Not Optional!