Dissolve yeast in water and let it stand until the mixture develops a frothy foam, about 10 minutes. If the mixture does not foam, discard and start over with new yeast. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer combine flour, olive oil, sugar, salt, and yeast mixture. Mix at low speed for about 15…
Pre-heat oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the pepper paste with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until you have a loose paste. Stir in the butter and 1/8 teaspoon of salt, then stir in the pita pieces and coat them. Place them on a baking sheet and toast them for about […]
WALNUT TZATZIKI Combine all ingredients for the walnut tzatziki in a small bowl. Stir to blend. Set aside. FISH Preheat the oven to 425°F. Using a clean towel, gently press to remove water and pat the fish dry (this is especially important if you’re using thawed fish, which has more moisture).…
Instructions for Eggplant Peanut Rollup Preheat oven to 350°F. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and lightly brush it with olive oil. Cut eggplants lengthwise, so you have thin slices of eggplant. Place eggplant slices on the baking sheet and very lightly brush each side with olive oil,…
Supreme the oranges and lemon: cut off both ends of each fruit. Stand each one up on one of its ends and run a knife down the side, removing the rind all the way around the fruit. Discard the rinds. Holding each fruit in one hand, carefully remove each segment of the citrus by running […]
When we think of summertime meals in the Mediterranean, one of our most enduring meal memories is that of enjoying grilled seafood-at a seaside taverna in Greece or at a seaside restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean in Italy, Spain, Turkey, Portugal, or Cyprus. Regardless of where you are…
The end of summer means the arrival of peak squash season-and though summer’s end can often leave people feeling nostalgic for earlier, sunnier months, squash season is worthy of eager anticipation! A highly versatile ingredient, it’s perfect for sautéing, roasting, grilling, or…
Crete is the largest and most populated of the Greek Islands. Look on a map and you’ll find Crete at the southernmost point of the Greek archipelago, surrounded by the Sea of Crete to the north, the Libyan Sea to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. Over the centuries, Crete was…
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente. Drain quickly in a colander in the sink and immediately cool by letting water flow over it. Set aside until completely cool and drained. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil to coat…
Prepare farro according to package instructions. When finished cooking, keep off heat with the lid on. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425°F. Combine the garlic, lemon zest, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil to make a seasoning blend. Coat the olives with 1…
Marian Morash Reminisces About the Pleasures of Many Tables In 1975 my husband Russ created a television show for PBS called The Victory Garden born out of his love of gardening. When viewers asked for recipes utilizing the vegetables grown on the show I was recruited to demonstrate those I had…
