When referring to Persian cuisine and the food of Mesopotamia, we are most frequently referencing the absolutely amazing aromatics accustomed to the the culinary traditions of the region. Persians love fresh herbs and eat them with every meal whether formal, fancy, of fast. The Persian word for these fresh herbs is sabzi (سبزی). Sabzi comes…
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I’m typically not a fan of sweet wines.I prefer dry wines, with incredible depth and complexity.That’s not to say Moscato cannot possess layers of interest – I just have a hard time finding them among the saccharine sweet purpose of the wine.Yet, I have grown to appreciate all varietals of wine and was absolutely flattered…
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The gyro (YEE-row) – (it drives me nuts when it is pronounced” jai-row” …forgive me) is a classic Greek dish, with the meat traditionally cooked on a vertical spit and shaved off in individual servings. It smells delicious and tastes divine. But, while this delicious method for preparing meat is often used in Greek restaurants, it’s not…
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This Mediterranean Blue Cheese Dill Lemon Lamb sauté recipe has all the great flavors of Greece and all the ease of 20 minutes. Really. I wish I could travel to Greece that fast and bask both in the sun and the flavors of such a spectacular culture! Are you with me?Blue Cheese Dill Lemon Lamb…
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It certainly seems like the time of year for fresh, lemony, and herb sauces – as well as moist and delicious pork chops. And, although we’ve passed the root vegetable season (for the most part), I’m always in favor of some roasted root goodness: Lemon Dill Pork Chops & Parsnips. Lemon Dill Pork Chops &…
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