Orzo with olive oil and fresh basil
Is orzo rice or pasta? It is a small pasta that actually can be mistaken for rice because of its shape.
a Greek salad
The classic Greek salad has only fresh vegetables and no lettuces. Here is a version that I like to make though often I remove the green peppers and may mix...
Orzo with roasted eggplant
Orzo is one of those hybrids of pasta and rice that works well with so many meals. This recipe is great for lunch but most often I use it as...
Lamb with cilantro, mint and honey
This is my go-to, and I never liked lamb until I had a version of this recipe at a dinner party. Wow!
cucumber and mint yoghurt (tzatziki/mast-o-khiar)
In Indian cuisine you have Raita, in Greek you will find Tzatziki, and in Persian it is Mast-o-Khiar.
Orzo rice with or without fresh peas
Is it pasta or is it rice? Whatever you think it is, orzo is easy to make and results in a good complement to many dishes. Unlike rice, overcooking Orzo...
homemade hummus with toasted pita chips
Making hummus is so easy that you will wonder why you ever bought it. All that is required is a food processor and a few...
