Delicious Tabouleh Salad is an excellent way to use up summer tomatoes. Tabouleh is an Arab Middle Eastern vegetarian dish traditionally made with tomatoes, finely chopped parsley, mint, bulgur and onion, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
At this time of year many gardens are bursting with zucchini. Making Pickled Zucchini Salad really helps to use up that late summer squash and keeps for about a week in the refrigerator.
I have always been a “do it yourself” kind of gal. If I can make it myself then I will. Store-bought versions of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread just can’t compete with the homemade kind. Spread it on everything from toast and pretzels to banana pieces and shortbread cookies.
Pickled Mushrooms are super easy to make and are perfect on salads or on a festive relish tray.
Make the most of your local summer tomato bounty. Heirlooms should be heavy for their size, be supple but not soft, and have no blemishes. Cracks are A-OK though.
Celebrate summer with a zesty twist on a traditional summer salad. This salad is perfect for picnics and outdoor barbeques.
I had these peppers last month when I was in Nantucket and remembered how delicious they are. About one out of ten of these small green peppers from Spain are super hot, while the rest are as mild as a green bell pepper. The classic way to enjoy Padrón peppers, this appetizer is as good at room temperature as hot. You can also make this recipe with small sweet peppers, adding a sprinkle of red chile flakes.
There’s an easy way to peel peaches. Just bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Meanwhile, prepare an ice-water bath. Using a sharp paring knife, score an “x” into the bottom of each peach. Working in small batches, drop peaches into boiling water. Let boil 40 seconds; if peaches are on the hard side, boil up to 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, remove peaches and place into ice-water bath. Using clean fingers or paring knife, pull skin off starting at the scored “x.”
This Warm Eggplant & Tomato Stew is so versatile. It can be a bruschetta topping. It can be served hot or cold. It can be a layer in fish tacos. It can accompany meats or it can be a colorful way to top off a dish or mix it with pasta.
Feel Free to modify this refreshing salad by adding or subtracting vegetables. You can find za’atar at most Middle Eastern markets.
