Adapted from Maria Loi's recipe in The Greek Diet (2014). Of course Tzatziki can be used as a sauce or dip, but I just like to eat it with a spoon. As Maria ("the Martha Stewart of Greece") points out, you don't need much to feel full when you are eating full-fat yogurt. On the … [Read more...]
Papas a lo Pobre
Chris Stewart's Driving Over Lemons: an Optimist in Andalucia is one of my favorite books, especially the audiobook narrated by the author which reliably makes me laugh out loud. Chris was a drummer and founding member of the English band Genesis who decided to move to a farm in … [Read more...]
Chermoula Eggplant
From Jerusalem: a Cookbook, by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi (2012). I have the cookbook but the New York Times reprinted the recipe and reminded me to try this really delicious dish. 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground … [Read more...]
Sautéed Asparagus
A Blue Apron side dish, unexpectedly delicious. a bunch of asparagus spears 1 tablespoon lemon juice (half a lemon, juiced) olive oil salt freshly ground pepper Break off the tough bottom part of the asparagus stalks and discard. Cut the tender spears in half. Heat 1 … [Read more...]
Aloo Gobi
This recipe comes from the DVD of the 2002 film "Bend It Like Beckham". I love this movie for its portrayal of the British Indian culture within a culture--the phrase "juicy juicy mangoes" raises much merriment in our family. And the great English actress … [Read more...]
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