Tag: Chickpeas

Turmeric Chickpeas with Spinach and Shishito Peppers

Turmeric Chickpeas with Spinach and Shishito Peppers

A hearty vegetarian meal, packed with flavour and topped with Shishito Peppers. Shishito Peppers are small, green peppers from Japan. Similar to a Spanish Padron pepper or a skinny Jalapeño, but nowhere near as spicy, except for the odd one. We like to serve it 

Layered Mediterranean Dip

Layered Mediterranean Dip

Flavours of the Middle East, Greece and Italy come together in this incredible dip. Start and layer with Hummus, Tzatziki, and Bruschetta.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is incredibly easy to make, regardless of whether you roast the peppers yourself or use purchased ones. This dip is smoky and creamy. It can be served as part of a Greek Meze platter with pitas, Tzatziki, Bruschetta, Saganaki, Halloumi Cheese 

Moroccan Fish

Moroccan Fish

Ras el Hanout is a spice mix found in Tunisian and Moroccan cooking. Consisting of over a dozen spices, each family or shop will have their own “best” blend. Halibut is nestled into this fragrant dish near the end of cooking time and makes for 

Greek Salad with Chick Peas and Baby Greens

Greek Salad with Chick Peas and Baby Greens

Greek Salad is a family favourite and served throughout the summer and fall when the vegetables are at their peak.

Hummus

Hummus

Hummus has been around in some form for centuries, a dish primarily consisting of chickpeas and tahini.  The earliest recipe is recorded in cookbooks written in Cairo, in the 13th Century.  It’s delicious and in some countries part of every meal.