The recipe for zhatar (sometimes zaatar, sometimes za’atar) varies by region, but usually includes thyme, sesame and ground sumac. I've added ground pistachios into the mix -- it may not be traditional, but I highly recommend it.
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Grilled Lamb Chops With Cucumber Sauce
Grilled Lamb Chops With Cucumber Sauce
Cool cucumber sauce compliments the rich flavors of grilled lamb.
This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.
Sweetly Spiked Grilled Swordfish
Sweetly Spiked Grilled Swordfish
The sugars in the glaze give the swordfish steaks a nicely caramelized coating under the broiler or on the grill.
This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.
Use leftover prepared spinach to stuff trout for a quick, healthy and delicious meal.
This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners.
Marinating the beef and vegetables in red wine before cooking gives this beef stew deep, rich flavor. The kale adds vitamins, fiber and contrasting texture. Stir in a splash of red wine or a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving to brighten all the flavors.
We love marinated and grilled flank steak, especially in summertime. But if you don't have a grill (or it's cold outside), this is about the best way to simply cook flank steak. Thinly sliced, it's delicious on its own alongside a vegetable or two, drizzled with s vinaigrette, or nestled inside a pita pocket or tortilla with a few condiments.
A vegetable stew, done right, can be just as satisfying as a stew made with meat. This one takes advantage of a host of mediterranean vegetables -- onion, zucchini, eggplant, chickpeas -- and adds complex, interesting Moroccan flavors with mint, lemon, cumin, cinnamon and ginger. Try it alongside grilled chicken or lamb.
Roasted Lamb Leg With Black Olives, Thyme And Orange
Roasted Lamb Leg With Black Olives, Thyme And Orange
A butterflied leg of lamb is seasoned with a Spanish-inspired mixture of orange zest and black olives and roasted before being cut into thick slices for serving.
Smoked Salmon With Pink Peppercorns
Smoked Salmon With Pink Peppercorns
Recently, there has been a big brouhaha about pink peppercorns. I like the way they look and taste. If they bother you, avoid this recipe.
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