Archive for Mediterranean Food
Stuffed Grape Leaves – Dolmas (Dolmathes or Dolmades)
1 (16-ounce) jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed* Rice Stuffing (see recipe below) 2 cups hot water 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Lemon Wedges * To use fresh grape leaves: Grape leaves are best picked from grape vines in the Spring, while they are still tender. Select young whole, medium more »
Mediterranean Wrap and Hummas
Mediterranean Wrap (Makes 2 wraps) 1 cup chopped eggplant (cubes) 1 cup chopped Bella mushrooms – or any available 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2-3 tbsp hummus (bought or homemade) Alfalfa sprouts 2 tortillas 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic 1 tbsp olive oil Pepper and chili powder for flavor Using a fry pan on medium more »
Saffron Basmati Rice Pilaf
Makes 6 servings 1 yellow onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. olive oil 11⁄2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. fennel seed 1⁄4 tsp. ground pepper 1 tsp. sea salt 2 cups brown basmati rice (uncooked) 1⁄2 tsp. saffron steeped in 1⁄4 cup warm water 31⁄2 cups water or light vegetable stock In more »
