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Category Archives: Appetizers

Zucchini fritters

2 small zucchini, shredded 1 egg 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp basil fresh parsley Wash zucchini and cut off the ends. Grate the zucchini into a bowl using a large-holed grater. Add garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Add a […]

Spinach artichoke dip

5 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 14 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp chili sauce 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated 1/4 cup mozzarella, grated Mix everything and pour into baking dish. Bake at 350 F for 30 […]

Turkish tomato dip à la Mundy

2 tomatoes 1/2 tsp thyme, dried 1/2 tsp oregano, dried 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp mint, dried 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice Cut tomatoes in half, and grate into a medium bowl, holding the sliced end. Discard the skins. Add the remainder of the ingredients, and salt and black pepper […]

Roasted asparagus

1/2 bunch asparagus 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 lemon Place asparagus on a baking sheet lined with foil. Sprinkle spears with olive oil, minced garlic, and half the lemon’s zest. Bake at 400 F for 10 minutes, rotate spears, and bake 10 more minutes. Add remainder of lemon zest, and some […]

Dal nirvana

1 cup dry lentils15 oz can of crushed tomatoes2 cloves garlic, minced1 inch fresh ginger, minced1/2 tsp cayenne pepper1/2 tsp salt4 tbsp butter1/3 cup cream1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Creamed spinach

2 lbs baby spinach (or 2 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, stems discarded) 1 3/4 cups heavy cream or whole milk 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tbsp unsalted butter 3 tbsp flour Wash spinach well, and place in a large pot over high heat. Cook, covered, with just the water clinging […]

Hummus

1 1/2 cups chickpeas 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup tahini 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped Blend garlic, salt, tahini, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water until completely smooth. Blend in chickpeas, olive oil, parsley, and optionally cayenne pepper. Serve sprinkled with paprika and olive […]

Tzatziki

14 oz Greek yogurt 1 English cucumber 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp dill 1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Peel the cucumber and grate it on a box grater. Squeeze well in a sieve to remove the […]

Waffles à la Lifehacker

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs, separated 1 3/4 cups milk 1/2 cup canola oil In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center. In another bowl, beat egg yolks slightly. Stir in milk and oil. Add egg yolk mixture […]

Waffles

1 3/4 cups flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3 eggs 1 stick butter, melted 1 1/2 cups milk In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In a smaller bowl, mix eggs, butter, and milk. Pour into large bowl, and mix. Pour into waffle iron. Makes […]