Dolma, Assyrian by Jamie Bernier

Dolma can be stuffed peppers, cabbage or grape leaves. This recipe is for grape leaves. You will find that the stuffing is similar to that of stuffed peppers Rolling is time consuming, great for the holidays. This is served hot unlike the Greek dolma found at salad bars, no oil. The plain yogurt elevates the flavor, got to have…

Simply Hummus by Hina Gujral

These days I am kinda obsessed with Mediterranean dishes, I feel there is something succulent about subtle and aromatic Mediterranean flavors, you just can't have enough of it. Like Baba Ganoush, Hummus is also another Mediterranean dip made out of humble ingredients - chickpeas, olive oil and tahini (sesame paste). Hummus is an…

Greek Potato Bake by Robyn Savoie

Add a Mediterranean touch to potatoes in this simple recipe, flavored with lemon, oregano, black pepper and feta cheese.

Pumpkin Risotto by Robyn Savoie

Risotto is a class of Italian dishes of rice cooked in broth to a creamy consistency. The broth may be meat, fish, or vegetable-based. Many types of risotto contain Parmesan cheese, butter, and onion. It is one of the most common ways of cooking rice in Italy. Risotto is normally a primo (first course), served on its own before…

Assyrian Jalala by Jamie Bernier

Healthy and flavorful, adds acidic finish with lamb.

Couscous Medley by Vivien

Vegetarian side-dish or vegetarian potluck dish; good for picnics as well. For dinner, serve with shish kebab, or barbecued lamb or roast chicken

Erin's Greek Green Beans by Bria Sinnott

Give your side dish some oompa! My sister's no-fail recipe.

Couscous and Kale by Rich H

This dish makes a great side or main dish. It is a tasty blend of Mediterranean spices with a nice olive garnish to top it off.

Lentil Salad with Warm Spices by Farrell May Podgorsek

Lentils are perfect for cold or room temperature salads. This salad features the warm flavors of cumin, coriander, ginger and turmeric. Red onion and tomato add texture and color. I tend to overlook lentils so I found a great way to prevent the dreaded mush. Slightly undercook the lentils and then let them sit in the pot until just…

Aztec Couscous by Hilda Fonseca de Gill

Couscous takes on a Latin flair with black beans, corn, jalapeno, cilantro, and cumin for a tasty vegetarian side dish.

Grilled Veggies with a Yogurt-Cumin Sauce by Kyra Martin

This was so fresh and light. I really loved it. If you're using Greek yogurt, omit the sour cream. I used squash, but I think sauce would be good with any Mediterranean type vegetable.

Baked restuffed aubergine with caramallised onion, feta, coriander & chilli by beverley ann perold-stephen

I adore Aubergines, and I'm going through a 'craving" stage so I'm preparing them every which way but loose!!! If you have any other abubergine receipes I'd be delighted to hear about them. Enjoy!!! By the way, when making this receipe, try to…

COUSCOUS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND BASIL by sue

No Touch Turnips Paula Wolferts' Way by kathy gori

This seems to be the week of no touch, no stir, nearly hands off cooking. Easter became a menu of simple, down home Italian dishes that I felt I just had to share even if they're off topic from my usual Indian fare. How does someone get to be 91 years old without eating a turnip....ever? To what is that attributed? The fact that…

Jerk Pork by carie james- dolabaille

This is a recipe I made up for my taste.This receipe doesn't have to be for pork only it can be for chicken