In this beet salad, the leeks are blanched, the dressing is rich and nutty made with walnuts, garlic, and tangy tamarind water and vinegar. The textures come together in a lovely way and it is a subtle yet rich mix of flavors.
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This is one of those meals that is definitely more than the sum of its parts. Rice, lentils, onions… simple ingredients with some classic spices mixed in… when brought together are so much more.
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This salad is fabulous with its perfect mix of ingredients, insane crunch, and the brightness of the lemon in the creamy yogurt dressing.
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Machboos Rubyan along with a Chopped Salad with Feta. Delicious.
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Baklava is one of those desserts that satiates perfectly. For such a tiny little serving it has to hit all the right notes, and it does. Crispy, chewy, crunchy, sweet, just a touch salty, and decadent.
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I don’t know about you but I love mushrooms. they are so versatile and umami-rich. This is a simple preparation the brings out their flavor and gets a nice kick of freshness from the herbs mixed in just before serving.
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For the Turkish Grand Prix this year I found some excellent vegetarian recipes in Classic Turkish Cooking by Ghillie Basan: Zucchini and Cheese Patties, Spicy Garlic Mushrooms, and a side salad of chopped crunchy veggies and herbs.
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Breaded Fried Finocchio (Fried Fennel)
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Spinach is a humble ingredient. With a simple addition of olive oil and garlic, it is elevated to a delicious side dish.
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I cannot tell you how in love with this lasagne I am. It is a multi-step process and an all-day affair, but it is also one of the most delicious things I have eaten in my life.
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This dish is a spin on Vinha d’alhos Pork which is flavored with red wine and garlic. The glaze treatment works great on roasted vegetables and all the crispy crunchy toppings give this completed dish so much textural interest.
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This rice dish is similar to what I would think of as a loaded risotto. With turnip greens and kale mixed throughout and a rice brothy texture, it is hearty and filling.
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We made Piri Piri Roast Chicken, Garlic and Turnip Greens Rice, and Vinha d’alhos Style Vegetables. It was a delicious feast!
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This is a simple German version with slices onions, a quick vinaigrette, and whatever herbs you have on hand.
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This Fennel Soup with Bacon is beautifully creamy both from the fennel and potato mixture being blended and the addition of a nice hit of cream at the very end of cooking. Perfect on a chilly day.
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There is quite a list of ingredients for this deceptively simple-looking dish, but they all blend together into a complex and savory dish that pairs beautifully with creamy chicken and tangy green beans to make a stunning traditional and contemporary German meal.
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With an overnight marinade in the fridge imbuing the green beans with deep flavor, and a kicky dressing featuring shallots, thyme, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar it is the perfect side to a rich main dish.
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This recipe for Chicken with mushrooms in a delectable cognac-cream sauce is rich and sumptuous. Lovely with a bright side salad of marinated green beans and classic German braised red cabbage with apples.
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This is a simple vegetarian piroshki, the filling of hard-boiled egg and fresh bright herbs is lovely inside the fluffy and crispy exterior.
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The surprising combination of walnuts, jalapeño, cilantro, and onions all topping simple kidney beans is at once refreshing and deliciously savory.
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