Tag: Garlic

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.

Gremolata

Gremolata

Gremolata is one of Italy’s favourite condiments. Most often it contains parsley, lemon zest, salt and garlic. Sometimes we add a bit of olive oil and other times, like this version, some seeds. Gremolata is used as a sauce over pasta or grilled meats and 

Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Lemon Yogurt Sauce

This very easy Yogurt Sauce is lightly flavoured with lemon and a perfect base for Harissa Meatballs. The yogurt cools the little bit of heat from the meatballs.

Harissa Spice Blend Mayonnaise

Harissa Spice Blend Mayonnaise

Harissa often includes sun-dried peppers such as cayenne and/or Serrano. It has a deep flavour, with a bit of heat, yet not as sweet as Aleppo Pepper and not as hot as Sriracha. We have the spice blend rather than the paste, which is a 

Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Toast

Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Parmesan Toast

Fresh cherry tomatoes from the Farmer’s Market slow roasted bring out the sweetness; emphasizing why tomatoes really are a fruit. Serve at room temperature with grilled Parmesan Toast.

Maui Ribs

Maui Ribs

Inspired by Azera’s Market in Maui, Maui Ribs (crosscut beef ribs) all come down to a long marinade and a quick grill. There are many recipes, this is one of our favourites, but they all seem to have soy, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, and 

Clarified Butter

Clarified Butter

What is more delicious with seafood than clarified butter? The butter is cooked to the point that the water evaporates, and the milk solids separate.

Pasta with Clams and Fresh Tomatoes

Pasta with Clams and Fresh Tomatoes

A simple pasta and salad are perfect pairs on long smoking hot summer days. Canned clams make for a quick meal that’s the right size for 2 of us. Any pasta will do but we do like the smaller shaped one that gather up the 

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

These potatoes go so well with just about anything all year long and are super easy! We tend to think of rosemary and potatoes as more Mediterranean and thyme with potatoes as more French. So, choose the wine according to the type of meal you 

Tzatziki

Tzatziki

Well known through the Mediterranean and Middle East, strained yogurt and cucumbers, mixed with lemon and dill make for a creamy traditional dip.