Full of summer flavours these healthy tomatoes are soaked up with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fresh herbs and served with pillowy cubes of fresh mozzarella. Try these marinated tomatoes, they make a perfect hors d’oeuvre that everyone will love! 4-5 tomatoes sliced ½-inch thick 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey…
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Perfect Marinated Tomatoes with Mozzarella
January 20, 2025
February 1, 2025
by Blima
In Appetizers, Breakfast & Brunch, Salads, Side Dishes
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Basic New York-Style Pizza Dough
makes 3 pizzas Ingredients 4 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons instant yeast, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 15 ounces lukewarm water about 1 3/4 cups) Directions Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in bowl of food processor. Pulse 3 to 4 times until incorporated. Add olive oil…
Korean Chicken Wings
Grab a napkin because these sticky baked Korean chicken wings with gochujang sauce are finger-lickin’ good and absolutely dripping with flavor. INGREDIENTS 2 pounds chicken wings, drumettes and wingettes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon gochugaru, or to taste Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste For the Glaze: 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoons gochujang, or to taste 4 cloves garlic, minced…
Baba Ganoush
Ingredients 3 medium Italian eggplants (about 2 pounds), pricked all over with a fork 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon, plus more as desired 3 medium cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons tahini 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves Kosher salt Directions If Using a Grill (recommended): Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium heat and place eggplants directly over…
Quinoa Tabouleh
Quinoa Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 3/4 cups water Instructions Combine the quinoa and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.Remove from the heat and let it sit, covered for 10 more minutes.Fluff with a fork. Salad 3 cups packed chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley1 cup packed chopped fresh…
Latkes
December 5, 2021
December 6, 2021
by Blima
In Appetizers, Breakfast & Brunch, Passover, Side Dishes
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Easy, Simple and Delicious INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes such as Russet (3 to 4 potatoes)1/2 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered1 large egg2 tablespoons matzo meal or unseasoned dry breadcrumbs1 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 cup canola oil Applesauce and sour cream, for serving INSTRUCTIONS Heat the oven and fit one baking sheet with paper towels and another with a cooling…
Stuffed Cabbage
1 4–5 pound head green cabbage Meat filling2 pounds ground minced meat2 eggs, beaten together½ cup long-grain rice, parboiled for 3 minutes1 cup fresh bread crumbs1 onion, grated on coarse side of a box grater2¼ teaspoons salt½ teaspoon freshly grated black pepper Sauce2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 medium onion, finely minced1 28-ounce can tomato pureed1/3 cup…
Greek Wings
Zest and juice of 1 lemon 6garlic cloves, crushed ½cup extra-virgin olive oil 1Tbsp. cracked black pepper 1¼ tsp. kosher salt 2tsp. dried oregano 3lb. chicken wings or less Assemble Sauce ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1small garlic clove, finely grated ½tsp. cayenne pepper ½tsp. cracked black pepperKosher salt ¼cup chopped…
SPICED MEAT With HUMMUS
(2 tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil (1 lb) ground beef (1 tbsp) vegetable oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped (1 tsp) kosher salt, (1 tsp ) cayenne pepper (1 tsp) ground cumin (½ tsp) ground sumac (½ cup) beef or chicken broth or water (2 tbsp) tamarind paste (2 tbsp) tomato paste…
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
FOR THE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:2 tbsp. canola oil1 medium yellow onion, minced1 15-oz. can tomato sauce the juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp.)¼ cup firmly packed dark brown sugarKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to tasteFOR THE MEATBALLS:2 lb. ground beef chuck2 eggs, beaten⅓ cup long-grain white rice, parboiled for 3 minutes1…
Slow-Cooked Bell Peppers
Bell peppers get sweet and silky when they slow-roast. Then use them to top ricotta toast, or serve as a side, or chop them up and mix into a salad. INGREDIENTS 4 red bell peppers, halved, seeds and ribs removed1/2 head of garlic2 sprigs oregano2 dried bay leaves1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil3/4 tsp. kosher salt…
Yotam Ottolenghi’s grilled pepper salad with cucumber and herbs.
It works as a starter, with bread, as a side dish or as part of a meze spread. 4 green peppers, stems removed, deseeded and flesh cut into roughly 3cm pieces ( I used All Red Peppers )2 red peppers, stems removed, deseeded and flesh cut into roughly 3cm pieces4 medium vine tomatoes cut…
Cooked Red Pepper & Tomato Salad
Makes 3 cups INGREDIENTS 4 red bell peppers 1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil 3 pounds ripe tomatoes (about 6), peeled, seeded and diced 4 large cloves of garlic, finely minced 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 teaspoons salt, or to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste PREPARATION 1. Halve the peppers lengthwise. Remove…
PECAN MEATBALLS
From The Chew ingredients SPAGHETTI & PECAN MEATBALLS Pecan Meatballs 1 clove garlic (minced) 1 medium yellow onion (minced) 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cups pecan meal 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1/2 bunch flat parsley (chopped) 1 cup mozzarella (shredded) 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated) 4 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon hot…
Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients 8-10 tomatoes, sliced thick, I get 4 slices for each tomato, fill a sheet pan in a single layer. 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Arrange the tomatoes on…
Mom’s Pickled Salmon
This Pickled Salmon recipe is a family favorite served at a well known Montreal steakhouse. As far as appetizer recipes go, this one is a winner because it is prepared days ahead of time and keeps well in the fridge for at least a week. This dish is tried and true – you will land…
Best-Ever Guacamole
2 ripe avocados 3 tomatoes 3 green onions 1 jalapeno (deseeded) 3 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/4 cup vinegar or lemon juice 1/2 cup oil 1 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions 1. Dice tomatoes and drain in a colander for 5 minutes. Chop the jalapeno and the onions. I did this all in the food…
Hummus with Spicy Chickpeas
HUMMUS ¼ cup dried parsley 4 cloves garlic 2 , 19 oz cans chick peas, ( one drained, save liquid of the other) 2/3 cup olive oil 3/4 cup Tahini (sesame seed paste) 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoon salt Fresh ground pepper 1 teaspoon cumin. In your food processor. Drop garlic and process…
Bread Dipping Oil
A simple recipe for making an herbed olive oil dip for Italian bread. Serve in a shallow bowl, and let your guests help themselves. Makes 1 Cup : 1 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar (Optional) 1 Tablespoon Each: Chopped Fresh Basil & Parsley 1 Tablespoon Chopped Dried Oregano 1 to 2…
Salsa Verde
MAKES 3 CUPS this emerald-colored condiment is Italy’s quintessential dipping sauce. the rich basil-parsley salsa is enjoyed with everything from bread sticks and grilled vegetables to roasted meat and fish. ingredients 2 cups basil leaves 3 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped cornichons 2 tablespoons drained capers 1 medium shallot, chopped…
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