Was at my local fish market the other day picking up some dirty squid when I spotted fresh [Spanish] sardines. I haven’t had fresh sardines in a while. Canned, yes (am a devoted fan), but fresh, no (they’re not easy to find). I guess there aren’t many sardines on this side of the Atlantic? When … Continue Reading
Who loves squid? Whenever I see ‘dirty’ squid (i.e., squid that hasn’t been cleaned and still has its outer, gray-purplish skin) at the fish market, I instantly know what I’m having for dinner that night. Unfortunately, dirty squid is hard to come by. These days, most squid comes cleaned (sigh). Yes, it’s convenient, but cleaned … Continue Reading
If you google za’ atar, you might learn that za’ atar is a Middle Eastern seasoning blend of herbs, sumac, sesame seeds and salt. Interesting tidbit, za’ atar is also the name for an herb that grows in the Middle East and that is referred to as Middle Eastern oregano, wild thyme, hyssop or simply … Continue Reading
The thing I love so much about Greek cooking is that typical, humble, everyday ingredients are transformed into incredibly flavorful dishes with minimal effort. Case in point, green beans. They are not something I typically gravitate toward. But, when green beans (known as fasolakia in Greece) are slowly cooked with onion, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, dill … Continue Reading
Who really wants to cook when the temperature is hovering near 100 degrees Fahrenheit? I normally love to cook, though sometimes lack the energy (or desire) to do so when it’s sweltering hot outside. Nonetheless, cooking during a heat wave need not be limited to salads. Solution, meet onigirazu (aka sushi sandwich); not quite a … Continue Reading
