Braised Chicken With Fennel, Cherry Tomatoes And Capers
Braised Chicken With Fennel, Cherry Tomatoes And Capers
Braising chicken with vegetables is the simplest way to get a moist, flavorful breast. It's perfect for any combination of vegetables, spices and herbs. Let cuisine, color and texture guide you. (For example, you could take it Latin American and go with sweet potatoes, black beans and cumin.)
A traditional Greek salad is made up of large chunks of vegetables and feta - never lettuce, which actually prefers a more temperate climate. Made with good, ripe tomatoes, this easy salad bursts with flavor.
Sauteed Shrimp With Tomato, Feta And Basil
Sauteed Shrimp With Tomato, Feta And Basil
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Tzatziki is a Greek and Turkish meze that is often served alone with pita bread. It's also used as a condiment on sandwiches like gyros and shawarma. We even use it occasionally as a marinade and salad dressing.
Eggplants Stuffed With Onions And Tomatoes
Eggplants Stuffed With Onions And Tomatoes
Roasted eggplant stuffed with aromatic tomatoes and onions is the classic Turkish dish Imam Bayaldi which roughly translates to "the priest fainted." Perhaps he fainted from the wonderful flavor imparted by the excessive olive oil in the original recipe. We cut it down, but it's no less delicious.
Sauteed Asparagus With Pancetta And Garlic
Sauteed Asparagus With Pancetta And Garlic
The crispy fat of the pancetta complements the tender green asparagus without overpowering it. While the lemon brightens all the ingredients, we also like to add a dash of red pepper flakes to highlight the flavors.
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Quick Broiled Eggplant Parmesan
Quick Broiled Eggplant Parmesan
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The coconut milk base gives this curried fish dish a rich, creamy texture. You could add more curry paste for a little extra spice. Also consider adding any other vegetables you have onhand. Carrots work nicely in this.
Poached Halibut With Thyme-Butter Sauce
Poached Halibut With Thyme-Butter Sauce
A perfect example of how just a few ingredients can come together for a fabulous result - some thyme, butter, light fish, and you've got your dinner. Atlantic halibut is not currently considered a sustainable fish and most sold on the East Coast is in fact Pacific halibut.
This is a simple, classic way to braise a beef brisket. The tomato paste and balsamic vinegar give it some acidity to balance the rich meat. With softened onions and succulent beef, brisket is even better warmed up the day after cooking.
Roasting asparagus with a toss of olive oil is as simple as it is foolproof, and makes the stalks crispy and tender all at once.
