The idea of pairing sweet watermelon and salty/sharp feta might seem
unlikely. But the two compliment each other perfectly, as Greeks have
known for ages.
1c. thinly sliced red onion
2 tsp
Outdoor markets throughout the Mediterranean have stalls with a
staggering, even bewildering, variety of olives – different types,
sizes, cures and marinades. This is a favorite. &nbs
“Skordalia holds the heart of Greece,” says anthropologist Susanna
Hoffman in her Greek cookbook, The Olive and the Caper. “It is loved
like mashed potatoes, remembered like warm coo
Cevapcici aren’t Greek, but they’re ubiquitous in every Balkan
nation, including Croatia, homeland of our house concert guitarist,
Goran Ivanovic. That’s one reason I’m putting
3 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. wheat germ
2 – 4T. soy flour, optional
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 - 1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. light molasses OR cane syrup OR maple syrup OR honey
2 c.
I first had Switzerland cheese toast decades ago in the most perfect
setting imaginable: an outdoor restaurant in Zermatt, Switzerland,
overlooking the Matterhorn. I hadn’t ordered it: cheese to
2 c. cooked, shelled edamame
1/4 c. diced onion or shallot
1/2 c. tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 tsp. minced garlic, or to taste
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
1 T. Thai green cur
1 bunch scallions
3/4 c. wild rice
1/3 c. minced shallots or onions
3 T. unsalted butter
1/2 c. dry white wine or vermouth
3 c. unsalted or low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
2 c. cooked, shelled edamame
3/4 - 1 c. finely grated aged Asiago cheese, plus extra for garnish
1/3 c. loosely packed mint or basil leaves, or a combination
1 tsp. minced garlic, or more
To cook fresh edamame in the shell:Bring water to a boil
over high heat. It should be enough to cover the pods and at least an
inch or two over the top. When the water comes to a boil, add salt,
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