Herbed Zucchini with Ginger and GarlicZucchini or Italian Squash is a very versatile vegetable. Here, the zucchini is gently sautéed with herbs, ginger and garlic to make a simple, elegant and very tasty side dish which complements a variety of main courses of beef, pork, chicken and fish, such as Savory Grilled Pork Roast or Fish with Baharat and Lemon.…
More information Hoppin’ JohnHoppin' John, the dish with the curious name. Black-eyed peas are a staple of Southern cooking in the United States, featured on every table, rich and poor, city and country. Black-eyed peas are the base ingredient of this dish. Hoppin’ John is traditionally served over steamed white rice on New Year’s Day accompanied by sautéed…
More information Green Beans MarinaraGreen Beans Marinara is a typical Italian contorno or side dish. Oddly enough, while popular in Italian and Italian-American homes, it’s not often seen on restaurant menus in the United States. Contrary to its name, Green Beans Marinara is not just green beans thrown into a large pot of marinara sauce. The marinara sauce is…
More information Sicilian Orange SaladBeautiful Sicilian Orange Salad is very easy to prepare. Its combination of flavors, which at first glance may seem improbable, hits all the perfect notes on your palate and evokes the bounty of sunny Sicily using just four ingredients. It's a great appetizer or a different side dish for rich meats, such as Carnitas. Sicilian…
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