Peach Chutney
1 29-oz. can sliced peaches in syrup 1 cup raisins 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup vinegar 1 teaspoon ground cumin pinch cayenne, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 10 black peppercorns 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2...
Mushroom Nibbles
1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1 onion, sliced thin 1 teaspoon garlic salt 2 teaspoons dried parsley or oregano 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional) 2 8-ounce boxes small button mushrooms (or large ones cut in quarters) Combine...
Moroccan Onion Relish (for fish steaks)
Note: This relish is delicious with broiled, baked or steamed fish. Try it with halibut or salmon steaks or the seafood of your choice. Serve with lemon wedges. 2 pounds onions, peeled, halved and cut crosswise into thick slices 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon...
Morning Mush
Contributed by eZine reader Dr. Robert Rodensky, who notes that it may look a little disgusting but it's delicious! Dry ingredients: 1/4 cup Bran Buds 1/4 cup mixed nuts and seeds 1 teaspoon flaxseed (whole, crushed or ground; optional) Moist ingredients: 1/3 cup...
Lebanese Hummus & Ful
A delicious Lebanese recipe from reader Patricia McCaffrey -- I'm not sure whether to call this a thick soup or an appetizer. Enjoy it either way! 1 16-ounce can of chick peas, undrained 1 16-ounce can of fava beans (ful), undrained 4 tablespoons lemon juice 3...
Hummus
1 16-ounce can chick peas, drained 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup tomato sauce Juice of one lemon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground caraway Pinch cayenne, to taste 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley leaves, chopped Black pepper to...
Harissa Sauce (Moroccan-Style Hot Spice Blend)
1 teaspoon ground caraway 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 clove garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil or low-fat Italian salad dressing Mix the dry spices in a small refrigerator container. Peel the garlic clove and press it through a...
Guacamole
2 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons minced onion or 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or hot pepper sauce to taste (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt Juice of one lemon or lime Cut the avocado in half around the pit and twist to separate. Cut each...
Fresh Salsa
4 ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped, or to taste 1 red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin Combine all ingredients and let the flavors blend for at least one...
Eggplant Caviar
A tasty dip for raw vegetables. 1 eggplant 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped Roast the eggplant over a gas flame or under the broiler until the skin is charred and the eggplant is soft, about 10...