Tag: #mediterranean

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Orecchiette Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Cherry Tomatoes

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For this pasta dish, broccoli rabe and orecchiette are cooked in the same pot. You could stop there and simply finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and some finely grated Pecorino or Parmigiano, but it’s exceptionally good tossed with capers, garlic, pesto, hot red chiles and tomatoes. photos […]

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Roasted Eggplants with Yogurt Sauce and Cherry Tomatoes

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       This is a really satisfying meat-free meal: Ottolenghi’s famous recipe with an italian twist. In the original recipe the top of the eggplants are garnished with pomegranate seeds.   If you can’t find the fresh pomegranate (especially in summer) you can add a touch of red by tossing some chopped cherry tomatoes (like I […]

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Quick Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil and Tuna

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The quick pasta with tuna and tomatoes is a delicious and delicately tasty entree’ or one-course meal. It offers the ideal balance of carbs, vegetables, proteins and healthy fats.  Easy to prepare, and ready in a few minutes, it’s perfect for a quick lunch or in case of an unexpected guest. Prepare the sauce while […]

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Asparagus Risotto

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Once you learn to cook a basic dish like risotto, you can substitute with what you have on hand. Instead of asparagus, use zucchini or the fresh peas … or the mushrooms you almost forgot in the fridge drawer.photos coco zordan more Risotto recipes from my older posts: R. with Saffron, R. […]

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Gemista Peppers – Greek Stuffed Peppers with Aromatic Rice

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Gemista or yemista (which in Greek means ‘filled with’) is a traditional recipe for Greek stuffed vegetables that are baked until soft and nicely browned. The traditional Greek recipe for Gemista can be either vegetarian with a filling of rice and chopped vegetables, or may contain minced meat. Feel free to experiment […]

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Short Pasta with Sweet Peas and Tomato Sauce

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I absolutely love this dish. My mother made this for us all the time. It’s a one dish meal because I eat so much of it I do not have room for anything else. Enjoy it! photos coco zordan Fresh peas are particularly delicious but hard to find. All year round you […]