The incomparable flavor of arugula can easily be overpowered by a strong salad dressing. The best way to accentuate its wonderful flavor is to use only a light dressing of lemon juice and olive oil with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. SERVES 4 1 head Boston lettuce,...
This Greek-inspired filling marries well with the rich flavor of the mushrooms to make these morsels a real standout. SERVES 4 ВЅ cup walnuts, finely chopped ВЅ cup Bread Crumbs 1 heaping tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill Вѕ cup finely crumbled feta cheese 2...
Although there are some store-bought varieties of hummus that are good, none compares to this luxurious version. For a delicious lunch, try spooning leftover hummus over sauted vegetables that have been stuffed into pita bread. MAKES ABOUT 2ВЅ CUPS 16-ounce can...
Pesto is usually served as a sauce on pasta and sometimes is used to enhance vegetables. But by far the most luscious way to enjoy pesto that I know of is to spread it on slices of toasted French bread and have them as an appetizer. MAKES 12 SLICES 12 slices French...
This is a richly flavored, spicy dip that is very easy to prepare. It is one of my favorite appetizers, and a good choice to acquaint newcomers to the flavors of curry. I highly recommend serving it with hot pita bread triangles so you can scoop it up, but it also...
This dip deserves the popularity that it has gained. Though it's delicious served with crackers or crudits, I think it's even more appetizing when served with corn chips. MAKES 1Вј CUPS 2 ripe avocados (preferably Hass variety) Juice of ВЅ lemon or lime 1 tomato,...
This spread is reminiscent of the filling of traditional cheese ravioli and lasagna so luscious and satisfying. MAKES 1ВЅ CUPS 1 cup ricotta cheese (preferably part-skim) Вј cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon milk 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh...
This Middle Eastern method of making fresh cheese out of yogurt is easy and fun. You simply place the yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined strainer and let it drip until the yogurt reaches the consistency you want; the longer it drips, the firmer it gets. To make a creamy...
This is a simple Greek dip that has a pungent garlic flavor. It is especially good served with hot pita bread triangles. MAKES 1Вј CUPS ВЅ medium cucumber 1 cup yogurt 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill Вј teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon minced fresh...
These croquettes are rich and luscious, with a crisp coating on the outside and a creamy filling of cauliflower and cashews within. Leftover cold croquettes make a great finger food for picnics; they go with almost anything such as cold soups, salads, and marinated...
These are a nice change from the usual home fries that are made with white potatoes, and the beautiful orange color of the sweet potatoes will brighten up any breakfast (or dinner) plate. After about 30 minutes of cooking the potatoes will be tender, but to get them...
Roasting home fries rather than frying them is by far the easiest way to prepare these tasty potatoes, and the results are just as impressive. SERVES 4 TO 6 6 medium waxy or all-purpose boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into ВЅ-inch dice 3 tablespoons oil 2 medium...