Mediterranean
Countries aroun the Mediterranean sea.
Beans and sugar snap peas with lemon and capers
Bright, crisp, and utterly refreshing, this side dish is a little burst of sunshine on the plate. Tender fresh beans and snappy sugar snap peas come together with briny capers, a squeeze of fresh lemon, and a scattering of fragrant dill. It's a dish that celebrates the fresh, zesty flavors so beloved across the Mediterranean, where a handful of quality ingredients and a light touch turn everyday vegetables into something special.
Stewed squab and cabbage (Bahamas style)
This dish nestles browned squab into a bed of silky cabbage enriched with bacon and sweet raisins. Everything happens in one pan.
Fish and tomato soup
Soups come in all flavors. Why not try somtehing Mediterranean? Fish and tomato are two well recognized Mediterranean ingredient. Delicious!
Couscous with Mediterranean vegetables
Easy and satisfying side dish. Serve with green beans and mashed chickpeas for a vegetarian light meal.
Nut, date and orange salad
A delicious salad with North African flavor. The combination of flavors and textures in this salad makes it a unique and tasty dish.
Moussakaa
This is the Egyptian version. There are many variations in the surrounding countries. Moussakaa makes great main course, just serve with a green salad on the side.
Italian meatballs
In Italy, meatballs (polpette) are traditionally served as a second course, often with sauce or vegetables on the side. Smaller meatballs may also be offered as an antipasto or used in soups, pasta dishes, and other regional specialties.
Italian meatballs with tomato sauce
Pasta and meatballs is one of the Italian dishes most loved in the North American East coast. Though northern Italians like meatballs very much, probably not as much as North Americans do. To serve spaghetti with meatballs, cook the spaghetti as the package instructions say. Arrange them on a hot platter. Pour the tomato and meatball sauce over them.
Italian Easter panettone
Panettone is a sweet bread with with candied fruit and traditionally eaten by Christmas and New year. It is typical from the Milan region but also eaten in many other countries where Italian
Hummus
Use hummus as a dip or a spread for sandwiches. It is especially good on toasted pita bread. Hummus is rich in fiber, iron and vitamin C. It is also a good source of protein.