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Monthly Archives: September 2019
This morning as I was checking my email, a recipe popped out from the computer and I had to make it. This recipe, compliments of Suzy at The Mediterranean Dish looked and sounded perfect for this unseasonably chilly late September morning. I had all the ingredients and I had the time – Ana was still sleeping – and I thought this would be a wonderful treat for her when she woke up. I made a few minor tweaks based on my own experience and preferences, but basically used the same process Suzy did. Those tweaks were to substitute Zante currants for the golden raisins and used a mixture of Gala and Granny Smith apples. The results were delicious and you should definitely make this Fall treat soon! Save…
Here is a dish you won’t easily find, but is it ever worth trying. My good friend visited the Dominican Republic and came back raving about this dish. So much so, that when he was married there several years later, having this dish at the reception was his only ‘demand’ on the wedding planning. I attended that wedding and tasted ‘chivo’… and all I could say is “Wow!” The flavor was amazing – earthy and intense, spicy but not overly so, and just plain old lip-smacking delicious. Now, three years later, I find myself married to a wonderful Dominican woman and she has taught me a few dishes – staples – in the Dominican cooking repertoire. But chivo…
In honor of Labor Day and the typical end of the summer barbecue bash, let’s enjoy some grilled Middle-Eastern deliciousness on a stick. Yep, that’s right – it is time for Kofta Kebabs. A mix of ground beef and lamb, flavored with warm spices, parsley, onion, and garlic makes for a delicious send-off to summer. Add tahini sauce or tzatziki sauce along with chopped tomatoes, onions, and lettuce inside a pita with the kebab for a full meal. Or make a rice pilaf and grill some vegetables like zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, squash, asparagus, or whatever you like to complete this meal. Just because it is past Labor Day doesn’t mean you can’t still grill – so share this…