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Tag Archives: mint
Yogurt Dressing, 2 Versions
By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Cheesemaking.com (1)) A Greek-style Yogurt & Garlic Dressing is a must for serving with souvlaki (skewered meat), dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) or other appetizers. It is also great on salad of fresh greens. I provide two … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Dairy, Herbs, Onion family, Vinegar
Tagged garlic, lemon, mayonnaise, mint, vinegar, yogurt
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Stuffed Grape Leaves: Vegetarian or With Meat
By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Stuffed grape leaves, or dolmades in Greece, can be made with a vegetarian rice or bulgur stuffing, or with a ground meat stuffing. Dolmathekia are tiny dolmades. While dolmades are common throughout … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Buffalo, Blanched, Citrus, Fat or oil, Grain, Herbs, Lamb, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Sauteed, Spices, Steamed
Tagged beef, dill, grape leaves, lamb, lemon, mint, olive oil, onion, parsley, rice
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Borrani Banjan – Afghani Eggplant with Tomato & Yogurt Sauce (Main or Side Dish)
By Cat, Jul 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have not yet tried this dish, but as I read the recipe, it reminds me of many East Indian curries, so I know I will love it. From my research, I … Continue reading
Posted in Fat or oil, Fried, Herbs, Onion family, Pureed, Sauteed, Simmered, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged cayenne, chili powder, coriander, eggplant, garlic, mint, onion, tomato, turmeric paprika, yogurt
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Cobb Salad
By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, attributed to “Fir0002/Flagstaffotos” on Wikimedia Commons) The Cobb is one of my favorite salads, and it makes a great presentation for a buffet or luncheon. Typically, each ingredient has it’s own position on the salad plate; … Continue reading
Posted in Dairy, Eggs, Fat or oil, Grilled, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Poultry, Raw, Spices, Stone fruit, Vine veggies
Tagged avocado, bacon, blue cheese, chicken, chives, dijon mustard, egg, lettuce, mint, parsley, pine nuts, scallions, tomatoes
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Grilled Yogurt Chicken with Cucumber Salad
By Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right, from Cheesemaking.com (1) I don’t yet have my outdoor gas grill set up, waiting for me to build a level patio. So in the meantime, I do all my grilling indoors on my gas … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Dairy, Fat or oil, Grilled, Herbs, Onion family, Poultry, Spices, Uncategorized, Vine veggies
Tagged chicken, chile, cucumber, cumin, lemon, mint, shallot, turmeric, yogurt
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Middle Eastern Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Chickpeas & Bulgur
By Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Middle Eastern Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Lamb and Bulgur; 2. Eastern-European Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Rice & Mushrooms, & with Lamb Variation; 3. Eastern European Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Rice, Lamb & … Continue reading
Posted in Fat or oil, Grain, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Legumes, Simmered, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged allspice, bulgur, cabbage, chickpeas, cilantro, coriander, mint, onion, tomato
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Middle Eastern Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Lamb & Bulgur
By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Middle Eastern Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Chickpeas & Bulgur; 2. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Rice & Mushrooms, and Lamb Variation (Eastern-European); 3. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Rice, Lamb & Pork, with Tomato & Sour Cream … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Baked, Boiled, Citrus, Eggs, Fat or oil, Grain, Herbs, Lamb, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Spices
Tagged allspice, bulgur, cabbage, cinnamon, egg, ginger, lamb, leeds, lemon juice, lemon zest, mint, onion, parsley, stock, turmeric, wine
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Kafta: Middle Eastern Burgers, Ovals or Sausages
By Cat, June, 2010 (Photo, right, from Rainhasdolar.com (9)) This is just one of my many favorite Lebanese foods that I learned to love at several Lebanese restaurants in Portland OR, where I used to live, including Nicholas’ Restaurant and Al-Amir). Traditionally Kafta is made … Continue reading
Falafel
By Cat, Aug 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Falafel are a vegetarian ‘meat’ ball, and can be deep fried or baked. I love them served on top of a salad of greens and spinach with other garden veggies, but there … Continue reading
Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad and Dressing)
by Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is an excellent, flavorful salad, and a great excuse to eat olives. I learned how to make it from the Greek family who owned the Souvlaki Stop Restaurant down the street … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Citrus, Dairy, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Stone fruit, Vine veggies
Tagged bell pepper, cucumber, feta, garlic, lemon juice, lettuce, mint, olive oil, olives, oregano, romaine, tomato, vinegar
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