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Tag Archives: cucumbers
It’s all about the sides. 4/22/19
I am really pleased with this dinner, chicken and brown rice with chunky tomato vinaigrette and cucumber-avocado salad. Not only is it delicious but it is so versatile. We served it with some rotisserie chicken that we picked up from … Continue reading
Posted in Mediterranean, Poultry, rice, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged avocado, brown rice, chicken, cucumbers, shallots, tomatoes
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The pasta dinner that wasn’t. 9/19/18
John goes into the office today which always means a larger lunch than usual. I go out to lunch with my daughter which also means a larger lunch than usual. These two events have an impact on dinner tonight. After … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Middle Eastern, rice, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged bell pepper, cucumbers, fattoush, herbs, Pita, poblano chile, tomatoes
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Vega/Vege Afghani dahl with spinach salad. 9/11/18
Note: This simple dinner is vegan when omitting the yogurt and feta. After our Sephardic extravaganza on Monday it is time to get back to something simpler. I cannot stress enough how delicious this Afghani preparation of lentils is. It … Continue reading
Harissa Chicken Thighs with Shallots. 9/9/18
We are having dinner mid-afternoon today since we are going to our son’s concert later. He is a beat boxer/bass in an a capella rock/funk band. We decide to try something new, a braised chicken dish with Mediterranean flavors. The sauce … Continue reading
Posted in Mediterranean, Pasta, Poultry, Vegetables
Tagged chicken thighs, couscous, cucumbers, shallots, tomato
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Busy person’s chicken dinner. 8/14/18
This is hardly a cooking post but sometimes when you are busy buying a prepared chicken and making a quick side is the best you can do. This turns out to be a very eensy chicken. Look at the size … Continue reading
Posted in Mediterranean, Poultry, take-out, Vegetables
Tagged chicken, cucumbers, feta, tomatoes
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NEW! Mujaddara with spiced yogurt. 8/10/18
I am always on the lookout for a new vegetarian recipe. Interestingly almost all of my vegetarian repertoire is ethnically inspired. I guess it is not surprising that in the U.S. with vast amounts of grazing land for cattle and … Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen tips, Legumes, Middle Eastern, Recipes, rice, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged brown rice, cucumbers, lentils, Onions, tomatoes
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Mediterranean vegan/vegetarian dinner. 8/8/18
Today John is at the office working so dinner is in my hands. No surprise that it is meatless! Dinner tonight consists of Lebanese tabbouleh and chickpeas with olive oil and cracked juniper berries on mixed greens plus a tomato … Continue reading
Posted in Grains, Legumes, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged chickpeas, cucumbers, feta, juniper berries, tabbouleh, tomatoes
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NEW! Vietnamese flank steak with cucumber salad and rice 8/7/18
I saw this recipe on NYTimes Cooking and thought I would give it a try or, rather, I thought I would encourage John to give it a try. Luckily John does not need a lot of encouragement to try something … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Grilling, rice, Vegetables, Vietnamese
Tagged cucumbers, fish sauce, flank steak, radishes, rice, Vietnamese
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Hamburger and salad. 7/27/18
Summer U.S. cooking, a hamburger off the grill and a fresh salad made with vegetables from the garden or the farmer’s market. John grills the perfect medium rare hamburger … and I prepare a fresh vegetable concoction.
Posted in American, Beef, Grilling, Vegetables
Tagged cucumbers, Grilling, Hamburger, tomatoes
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Vegan linguine with breadcrumbs, tomatoes, olives, and capers. 7/25/18
For tonight’s dinner we decide to do a first and second course. Our first course is cucumber and tomato salad with onion and an Italian dressing. We added some feta which you would omit if you want a totally vegan … Continue reading
Posted in Healthy tips, Italian, Mediterranean, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Tagged breadcrumbs, capers, cucumbers, Linguine, olives, Onions, pasta, tomatoes
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