Tag: Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tajin Seared Pork Chops

Tajin Seared Pork Chops

This Mexican Blend of chili peppers, lime and sea salt was the perfect one to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, along with Green Chili Polenta or Grits and Sautéed Blue Oyster Mushrooms!

Basic French Vinaigrette

Basic French Vinaigrette

Basic French Vinaigrette is not to be confused with bottled French Dressing! This vinaigrette pops and is absolutely delicious. All the dressing needs is to be tossed with simple, leafy greens. Tossing with your hands is the best way rather than with salad tongs.

Halloumi Cheese with Lemon

Halloumi Cheese with Lemon

I’ve been making this appetizer for years. It’s really good before a Greek meal or as part of the Maze platter.

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 

Roasted Radishes

Roasted Radishes

Roasted Radishes are much sweeter than fresh; we find them similar to roasted root vegetables. This is an easy side dish; they look beautiful on the plate and the taste will surprise you. Give them a try! It’s well worth it!

Grilled or Roasted Peppers and Red Onion

Grilled or Roasted Peppers and Red Onion

As barbecue season approaches, grilled or roasted vegetables shine. The simpler the preparation, the better for the chef and the vegetables! Grilled or roasted peppers become sweet, like vegetable candy.

Grilled Lamb Chops

Grilled Lamb Chops

Lamb Chops or cutlets are the most expensive and tender cuts of lamb. When left together and cooked as a whole, that becomes a Rack of Lamb. Tie 2 Tacks together and it becomes a Crown Roast of Lamb.