11833 mediterranean other influences Recipes

arborio rice, chicken breast, cut into chunks (optional), chicken stock, warmed (vegetable stock can be used for vegetarians), white wine, saffron strand (soaked in a small quantity of water for at least an hour or so), golden shallots, diced (please do not replace these with green shallots!), minced garlic, cubed pumpkin, cooked ears of corn , kernels removed, sliced mushrooms (experiment with varieties, cup and button mushrooms work well), sun-dried tomato, roughly chopped, fresh spinach, roughly chopped, grated aged asiago cheese (optional), pine nuts , roasted, olive oil, pepper

feta cheese, crumbled (plain or with mediterranean herbs), whole milk, walnut pieces, toasted, oregano leaves, fresh stripped from stems, coarse black pepper, lemon juice, hot sauce, roasted red pepper, chopped, for garnish, kalamata olive, chopped, for garnish, english seedless cucumbers, sliced for dipping (as many as needed), lavash bread, for dipping (or other crispy flat breads), pita bread, sliced for dipping

red potatoes, unpeeled, cooked, cooled, and cut in bite-size pieces, grape tomatoes, halved, sliced celery, sliced green onions, with green, basil leaves, shredded, garlic cloves, crushed, white balsamic vinegar , or other white vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

purchased balsamic vinaigrette, chopped fresh mint, drained canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), mixed baby lettuces, orange, peeled, sliced into thin rounds, diced feta cheese (about 6 oz), pitted kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives

vegetable oil cooking spray, halibut fillets, skinned (or other firm white fish fillets of your choice), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, cavanders all purpose greek seasoning, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, ciabatta, ends trimmed , halved lengthwise, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic clove, smashed, peeled, and halved, mayonnaise, sun-dried tomato, chopped, fresh basil leaf, chopped, fresh parsley leaves, chopped, capers, drained, green onion, thinly sliced, lemon , zest of, kosher salt, kosher salt, black pepper, freshly ground, arugula, prosciutto (optional, if you use this , omit the additional 1/8 tsp salt)

uncooked ground lamb (you can try other ground meats or combos of for a slightly different flavor), italian style breadcrumbs, eggs, beaten, diced tomatoes, pitted black olives, diced onion (frozen is ok), jamaican curry powder (i used hot), cayenne pepper, soy sauce

instant brown rice, uncooked, boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.), onion, chopped, dried oregano leaves, italian-style diced tomatoes, drained, sun-dried tomato dressing (kraft brand or other), garlic, minced, stuffed green olive, sliced

italian sausage (vegetarian if you prefer ), olive oil (or other cooking oil), red pepper, chopped, zucchini, chopped, an avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced, green onions, chopped (about two inches worth of a bunch), cheese, grated (italian-blend is best but most kinds will do. soy, rice, or lower-fat dairy cheeses can be substitut), chipotle pepper tortilla , 10-inch (i prefer these wraps, but any will do)

unsliced french baguette (see my kittencal s french bread/baguette (kitchen aid mixer stand mixer), olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, sliced tomato (optional), green leaf lettuce, mayonnaise (can use more ), fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, minced, light tuna in olive oil, drained, chopped bottled roasted red pepper, kalamata olives, pitted and chopped coarsely (or use other brine-cured olives), chopped red onions, celery rib, diced, salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

mixed salad greens, tomatoes, sliced, red onion, sliced, cucumber, diced, tuna, drained and flaked, canned sweetcorn, pepperoni slices, sun-dried tomato dressing (or other dressing)

crumbled feta cheese, minced fresh oregano, fresh rosemary, fresh ground black pepper, divided, grated lemon zest, ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, kalamata olive, pitted and chopped, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice, sugar, olive oil, divided, kaiser rolls or 4 other sandwich buns, tomato, sliced, english cucumber, thinly sliced, red onion, thinly sliced, romaine lettuce leaves

ciabatta (1-inch thickness ), olive oil, ricotta cheese, tomato, other half for garnish, olives , though feel free to add more if you feel the need (use some for garnish), fresh basil leaves, plus 11 more for garnish (depending on size), salt and pepper, used according to taste, lemon

mediterranean chicken and pasta with kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes & pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, quartered with scissors, kalamata olives, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite sized chunks, rosemary-infused white wine vinegar, olive oil, onion, chopped fine, roasted garlic, mashed, dried oregano or 1-2 tsp fresh oregano, coarsely cracked black pepper, green or red bell pepper, chopped, crumbled feta cheese, pine nuts, marinated artichoke hearts, fresh grated parmesan or asiago cheese, green onions, chopped, uncooked hearty pasta , like a gemelli or a penne

lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt , or to taste, radishes, thinly sliced, chopped fresh parsley leaves, scallions, white and green parts, chopped, kalamata or other large black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped, tuna (preferably imported and packed in olive oil), drained, head romaine lettuce, washed, dried , and torn into bite-size pieces

head garlic, red potatoes (each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter), water, balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, haricots verts (thin french green beans) or regular green beans, red bell pepper, english cucumber, kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, two 6-oz cans solid white tuna in water, crumbled feta (about 2 oz)

tomato sauce, salt and pepper, crushed garlic, aged balsamic vinegar, light brown sugar, dried oregano, extra virgin olive oil, divided, carrot, chopped, onion, chopped, cremini mushrooms, chopped, fresh thyme, garlic cloves, finely chopped, salt and pepper, dried mushrooms , all porcini (1 small handful) or 1/3 cup mixed mushrooms (1 small handful), cooked brown lentils, cooked quinoa (for nuttier burgers) or 1 1/2 cups cooked cold couscous (for softer burgers), drained chickpeas, toasted pine nuts (or sliced almonds), currants or 1/4 cup chopped raisins, egg, provolone cheese, ciabatta or other crusty roll, split and lightly toasted, arugula, dressed lightly with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil

eggplant, red pepper , seeds removed and cut into strips, yellow pepper , seeds removed and cut into strips, zucchini, cut into rounds, red onion , cut into half moons, tomatoes, peeled and quartered, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, harissa (or other hot condiment, such as west indian hot sauce), plain yogurt, tahini, lemons , juice only, water, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed, salt and pepper, cilantro, chopped

pasta , of your choice, basil leaves, garlic cloves, capers, breadcrumbs, oregano, canned tomatoes, sliced (or roughly crushed ), olive oil, salt, pecorino cheese, grated (or other cheese of your choice)