tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83777962366877038752024-12-19T05:49:14.151+02:00Mediterranean CuisineA blog where you can find 200+ recipes from all around the Mediterranean sea...Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-87247614537389647852011-02-22T20:02:00.002+02:002011-02-22T20:02:00.755+02:00Greek marinated OctopusIngredients:1 whole raw octopus
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 whole lemons, squeezed
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp oregano
Pepper and salt to taste
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp ouzo
Preparation:1. Tenderise the octopus with a meat hammer or by bashing it against the concrete (as they do in Greece) to soften it up. This may take 15 minutes or more, depending on how strong you are. My Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-77243776603555377742011-02-21T22:58:00.001+02:002011-02-21T22:58:00.489+02:00Greek BriamIngredients:
½ kg potatoes
½ kg courgettes
½ eggplants
2 green peppers
1 medium onion sliced
2 large ripe tomatoes pureed
2 cloves garlic chopped
2 tablespoons roughly chopped parsley
100 ml olive oil
Salt and pepper
500 ml water
Preparation:
Cut all the vegetables into round slices approx. ½ cm thick.
Place all the ingredients in a large shallow oven dish, making sure they are well mixed andNikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-700052174873238822011-02-20T17:39:00.001+02:002011-02-20T17:39:00.556+02:00Lemon and Orange Garlic ChickenIngredients:
2 chicken thighs
1 medium orange
5 medium potatoes, cubed
For the marinade:
1 tsp of dried oregano 1 tsp of paprika 2 tbspn of lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tspn of orange juice
1 tbspn of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
1. In a ziploc bag, place chicken thighs and all ingredients of the marinade and mush it around until chicken is coated with the marinadeNikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-27143624240587839972011-02-19T19:55:00.001+02:002011-02-19T19:55:00.517+02:00Oven-Stewed Mixed VegetablesIngredients:3/4 pound of eggplant, trimmed, cut in chunks (do not peel)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced or crushed
3-4 rounded tablespoons of chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into chunks
1 large carrot, cut in 1/2 to 3/4 inch rounds
10 ounces of zucchini or Italian squash, cut in wide slices
2 bull's horn peppers, seeded, cut in chunks (or 1Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-84896500391744960152011-02-19T19:25:00.001+02:002011-02-19T19:25:00.227+02:00Cretan rusk with tomato, oregano and cheeseIngredients:
One barley rusk
1 fresh tomato, peeled and crushed
oregano for seasoning
Small piece of soft mitzithra cheese or feta cheese
olive oil
Preparation:
Soak the rusk in water. Some people avoid this step and let the rusk soak with the tomato juice, which is poured over it. Pour the crushed tomato with its juice over the rusk. If the juice is too much add as much as you like and Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-35493549339362174712011-02-19T12:42:00.001+02:002011-02-19T19:44:58.535+02:00Cuttlefish with Spinach in Red SauceIngredients:
6 large cuttlefish cleaned well and cut into pieces
1 can chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup red wine
2 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
3 cups spinach, cut by hand into thick pieces
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Preparation:
Place a pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add onions and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-86390165897844136762011-02-14T15:26:00.000+02:002011-02-14T15:26:24.357+02:00Greek Artichoke PieIngredients:
For the filling
8 medium-sized artichokes
6 spring onions
250g roughly grated regatto cheese
100g ricotta cheese or anthotiro
1 free range egg
1 tablespoon butter
100ml olive oil
100ml milk
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
A few leaves of mint
Salt and pepper
For the filo pastry
300g wheat flour
100g all-purpose flour
120ml extra virgin olive oil
50ml ouzo
Salt
50g all-purpose flourNikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-46665343767845965252011-02-14T15:17:00.001+02:002011-02-14T19:00:56.075+02:00Lebanese spinach salad with red currantsIngredients:
1/4 cup olive oil1 cup roughly chopped red onion1 clove of garlic, minced1 pound fresh spinachSalt and freshly ground pepperJuice of one lemonRed currants (optional, but tasty and pretty-toasted pinenuts and golden raisins would also be goodPreparation:
Heat the oil in a saute pan and add the onion and garlic, saute over low heat until they are softened.Wash the spinach and leave it Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-9455523269516957182011-02-14T15:15:00.000+02:002011-02-19T14:52:15.741+02:00Chicken koftaIngredients: (For 6 servings)
750g chicken mince
1 onion, coarsely grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup (70g) fresh white breadcrumbs
1 long green chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped
1 tsp garam masala
2 tbs chopped coriander leaves, plus extra to garnish
1 tbs freshly grated ginger
1 tbs olive oil
3 tbs korma curry paste
400g can chopped tomatoes
200ml canned coconut milk
200ml chicken stock
2Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-48363999059051648552011-02-14T15:13:00.002+02:002011-02-19T14:21:26.757+02:00Fatouche (Lebanese Salad)Ingredients:
2 Roma tomatoes, roughly diced
1 English cucumber, roughly diced
1 orange (or yellow) bell pepper, roughly diced
1 red onion, finely chopped
4 spring onions, sliced
1 bunch flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Preparation:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and serve.Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-54803633316816889472011-02-13T20:13:00.000+02:002011-02-13T20:13:19.945+02:00Espinacas a la Catalana Ingredients:
2 Pounds of Spinach3 cloves of garlic1/2 Cup cured ham or bacon1/2 Cup pinenuts1/2 Cup raisins1/3 Cup olive oilPinch of saltPinch of black pepper
Preparation: After washing the spinach with water, boil for 5 minutes with just a little bit of water (1 1/2 Cup approximately). Remove from heat and let them rest in a colander. Press the spinach with a spoon so you take the water Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-17332466195573597182011-02-13T20:08:00.000+02:002011-02-19T14:30:47.202+02:00Pastieri di PasquaIngredients:
For the dough:
1 kg semolina flour
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 eggs
15 gr brewer's yeast
water
salt
For the filling:
1 kg lamb mince
200 gr grated cheese (caciocavallo ragusano)
5 eggs
4 stalks fresh garlic
1 bunch of parsley
ground black pepper
Preparation:
Prepare the dough mixing all ingredients. Prepare the meat. Place the lamb mince in a non-stick pan and Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-65574794735011398132011-02-13T20:03:00.000+02:002011-02-13T20:03:33.024+02:00Sicilian Eggplant Relish CaponataIngredients:
3 lbs (1.5 kg) eggplant, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
2 tbsp (25 mL) salt
1/3 cup (75 mL) olive oil
4 stalks celery, trimmed, cut diagonally into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces, blanched
¼ cup (50 mL) balsamic vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 cups (500 mL) passata (puréed, sieved tomatoes) or canned Italian Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-35487356438539156232011-02-13T15:19:00.000+02:002011-02-13T15:19:20.496+02:00Loubia B'Dersa (Algerian chilli)Ingredients:(for 4 servings)
400g kidney beans, canned
400g cannellini beans, canned
1 small onion, finely diced
2 small dried red chillies
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon harissa paste
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 litre vegetable broth
1 fresh bay Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-24169246037996937512011-02-13T15:15:00.000+02:002011-02-19T14:52:15.745+02:00Algerian Meat Balls (Kofte)Ingredients:2 slices dry bread
1⁄4 cup milk
1 pound ground beef (substitute turkey or chicken)
1 large onion, finely chopped
1⁄2 tsp dried dill
4 TBS chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp chopped fresh mint
1 egg, lightly beaten
1⁄2 tsp salt
1⁄4 tsp pepper
oil or fat for deep frying
Preparation:
Soak bread in milk until soft.
Mix thoroughly with all the ingredients except oil. Shape into 1-inch Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-23801320651564548832011-02-13T15:10:00.000+02:002011-02-13T15:10:05.579+02:00Algerian Chakchouka Ingredients:(For 4 to 6 servings)
- Olive oil -- 3 tablespoons
- Paprika -- 1 to 2 tablespoons
- Onion, thinly sliced -- 1
- Garlic, minced -- 2 to 3 cloves
- Tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced -- 3
- Green and red bell peppers, diced -- 2 to 3
- Water -- 1 cup
- Salt and pepper -- to taste
- Eggs (optional) -- 4
Preparation:
1. Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium flame. Stir Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-62235324146229462262011-02-06T05:38:00.000+02:002011-02-19T14:30:47.206+02:00MerguezIngredents:
1.3 kg/3 lb lamb from a leg or forequarter
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2-3 teaspoons harissa
2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
225 ml/8 fl oz iced water
thin sausage casings
Preparation: Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-35345659073212356282011-02-06T05:28:00.001+02:002011-02-19T14:58:57.562+02:00Red Lentil SoupIngredients:2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried mint, plus additional for serving
1 cup red lentils
1/4 cup coarse bulgur wheat
4 cups vegetable stock
Butter, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving
Preparation:In large pot over Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-21735755574752109312011-02-06T05:23:00.000+02:002011-02-19T14:58:57.567+02:00Couscous With Beans and CauliflowerIngredients:(for 6-8 servings)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
Salt
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly toasted and ground
2 cups dried chickpeas or white beans, soaked for 6 hours or overnight in 2 quarts water
1–2 tablespoons Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-43777978742500152262011-02-06T04:56:00.000+02:002011-02-19T14:52:15.749+02:00Couscous StewIngredients:
400g ripe tomatoes
550ml chicken stock
200g baby carrots
1 bunch spring onions, cut into 5cm lengths
50g cooked chickpeas
50g raisins
350g boned and skinned chicken thighs, sliced into 1cm wide strips
1/4 tsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp Harissa
30g fresh parsley, roughly chopped
700ml boiling water
300g couscous
4 garlic cloves, peeled
Preparation:
In a large pot combine the tomatoes Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-3166155420797352232011-02-06T04:50:00.001+02:002011-02-06T05:40:10.877+02:00MesfoufIngredients:(for 3 serving)
1 cup skim milk
¼ cup water
½ cup uncooked couscous
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
Bring milk and water mixture to a simmer in a saucepan and then stir in the dry ingredients. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 10 minutes until thickened.Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-40425980238295451682011-02-05T23:18:00.000+02:002011-02-05T23:18:54.431+02:00Algerian CouscousIngredients:
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 tablespoon turmeric
1/4 tablespoon cayenne
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 small can tomato paste
3-4 whole cloves
3 medium zucchini
4 small yellow squash or yellow zucchini
3/4 large carrots
4 medium yellow or red potatoes, skins on
1 red or green Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-59310765767882344722011-02-05T23:15:00.000+02:002011-02-19T14:58:57.572+02:00Algerian ChorbaIngredients:
300-500 g beef cubed
3 tbsp oil
1 small tub tomato paste
Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-18207707053401457622011-02-05T23:12:00.000+02:002011-02-19T14:52:15.753+02:00Algerian couscousIngredients:1 box/pkt of plain couscous
1 chicken cooked
2ltr of chicken stock
1 can tomato sauce
3 large carrots
1 swede
1 large onion
2 courgettes
2 turnips
Preparation: Cut vegetables into large chunks and cook in chicken stock for 15 mins.
Add chicken and tomato sauce and simmer for a further 10 mins.
Cook couscous according to instruction on package.
Serve couscous on plates and coverNikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8377796236687703875.post-34749765684356655652011-01-29T14:13:00.002+02:002011-02-02T22:20:47.283+02:00KosharyIngredients:1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups raw white rice
3 cups water
1 (16 ounce) package raw elbow macaroni
1 cup beluga lentils, rinsed in water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 onions, chopped
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 ripe tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 Nikolas Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10991923210142540102noreply@blogger.com1