Last year I visited my friend Laurie in Florida for a long weekend of recipe testing her collection of recipes for my book. That is when I was introduced to Schloof, a traditional Suryani recipe served as an appetizer or side dish. To be honest, I didn’t think the usual combination of basic ingredients found in the many Mediterranean dishes …
Khoresh Bademjan – Persian Eggplant Stew, خورش بادمجان)
Print Recipe Khoresh Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Stew Recipe) Yum A traditional Persian eggplant stew with beef or lamb. Course Dinner, Entrees, Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Servings people Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, divided2 pounds chuck roast or lamb, cubed2 teaspoons turmeric, divided1 medium onion, diced2 tablespoons garlic, minced2 teaspoons cumin3 teaspoons salt1 4 ounce can tomato paste1 32 …
Roasted Italian Vegetables
Print Recipe Roasted Italian Vegetables Yum Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides Cuisine American, Italian Servings people Ingredients 20 portobella mushrooms, whole stems removed2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2-thick2 small eggplant, sliced 1/2-inch thick rounds2 large red bell pepper, sliced5 fresh rosemary sprigs3 tablespoons light olive oil3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons Italian seasoning1 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon black pepper Course Appetizer / Snack, …
Poached Eggs with Bacon Eggplant Chutney
Some mornings, I find it challenging to get creative in the kitchen. Maybe it’s because I’m not a morning girl and whipping up something deliciously original that everyone will love before they hurry out the door is not exactly my favorite way to start the day. At least not until after the first cup of coffee. Can you relate? Poached …
Mirza Ghassemi Recipe – Persian Eggplant Omelet
Print Recipe Mirza Ghasemi – Eggplant Omelet Yum Inspired by a traditional Persian breakfast meal, Mirza Ghasemi is a hearty eggplant omelet that is easy to make and healthy. Course Breakfast Cuisine Middle Eastern Servings people Ingredients 2 pounds eggplant5 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon turmeric4 eggs, beaten lightly Course Breakfast Cuisine …