Main ingredients Lamb shanks, Paprika, Crushed black peppercorns, Olive oil, Brinjal, White onions, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Pita dough, Refined flour, Eggs, Black sesame seeds, White sesame seeds, Tomato puree, Dried thyme, Cuisine Turkish Course Main course mutton Prep time 15-20 minutes Cook time 55-50 minutes Serve 4 Taste Savoury Level of cooking Easy Others Non vegetarian…
Unlike the jewel-toned sweet potatoes and beets that dominate fall, the heart of the estival season lies in its butter-yellow corn, crimson strawberries, and, most importantly, the various hues, shapes, and sizes that are summer tomatoes. Whether you’re making Sun Gold pasta or a multicolored caprese salad, a tomato is undoubtedly one of the most…
This Fresh Tomato Sauce is simple, fresh, and deeply flavorful—and once you make it, you’ll never go back to store-bought. If you have ripe, juicy summer tomatoes like I do, this is the best way to use them. Whether you’re canning a batch or just using up what’s on your counter, this is the sauce you’ll want on…
These Spanish mushrooms in tomato sauce, known as champiñones en salsa de tomate, are possibly the best mushrooms I have ever tasted. We’re talking layers of flavors, super easy to make, and all done in just 30 minutes. Serve them as a tapas appetizer or even as a side dish. To make this recipe, I…
This creamy cucumber tomato sandwich is where healthy meets delicious. It’s filled with flavors, made with simple heart-healthy ingredients, and all done in about 10 minutes. Serve it next to a handful of chips and a couple of ice-cold beers for a great meal. To make this sandwich, I used an English cucumber. You can…
Grilling any vegetable seems to really enhace it’s flavor, and in this recipe the eggplant is no exception. This recipe is a great side dish, light lunch salad, or even a tasty addition to an antipasti platter. If you cannot find the small, Italian eggplants used in this recipe, just look for the smallest ones…
What is Shakshuka? Shakshuka (or Shakshouka) is a breakfast and brunch dish commonly prepared in the Mediterranean area. That means shakshuka belongs to countries such as Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. A tomato-based sauce is prepared with chunks of fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, and oil. Seasoning such…
Grilled tomatoes with mozzarella are a warm-weather take on classic Caprese—lightly charred, melty, and full of summer flavor. Perfect as a quick side or appetizer! When tomatoes are in season and bursting with flavor, whether from the farmers market or your own garden, this easy grilled tomatoes with mozzarella dish is one of the best…
Canning tomatoes is a great way to preserve their flavor. Due to the fruit’s varied levels of acidity, you need to take a few key steps to ensure safety. Adding acidity in the form of bottled lemon juice or citric acid is the best way to put the tomatoes’ pH level at the ideal range…
This breakfast sandwich recipe uses Italian flavor makers like prosciutto, basil pesto, creamy mozzarella, and a sun-dried tomato topping for a little something special. Photo Credit: Mark Beahm Consider this the breakfast sandwich to beat all breakfast sandwiches! I didn’t want the usual egg, sausage, and cheese combo. No, I was after flavor and lots…