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SPICY TUNA & OLIVE QUESADILLA

January 15, 2017 By Tracy Leave a Comment

This is such a yummy and quick quesadilla to make!  The crunchiness of the tortillas gives way to a sumptuous, creamy, soft and spicy filling.  Feels like it’s laden with calories, but actually is pretty lean on the calorie front.  I usually just slice it up and eat it like a pizza for lunch –…

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Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with fresh crab

November 20, 2016 By Tracy Leave a Comment

This chilled summer soup is really gorgeous.  What makes it extra special is the use of heirloom tomatoes at the peak of their season.  Topping the soup with a few non-traditional ingredients will make this recipe the stunning standout at your next dinner party or special occasion meal.  Of course, any in-season variety of plump, ripe tomatoes…

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Best Baba Ghanoush

November 12, 2016 By Tracy Leave a Comment

There are many different styles of Baba Ghanoush – and many different add-ins.   Levant (Eastern Mediterranean) styles often mix in diced onions or tomatoes, and Egyptian and Israeli styles include tahini, lemon and even hard-boiled egg.  Lebanese versions may include pomegranate seeds and/or syrup. Iranian styles often add cumin.  Some of the dishes are…

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Stovetop Sicilian Halibut

July 1, 2016 By Tracy Leave a Comment

This is a very quick, one-pot dish, that is full of gorgeous Mediterranean flavors and colors.  Serve it with a simple side-salad for lunch or add some rice, potatoes or bread and turn it into a heartier supper dish.  Any firm, white fish can be used for this recipe – cod would work well.  If you…

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Deconstructed Tuna Nicoise

June 14, 2016 By Tracy Leave a Comment

So, why a ‘deconstructed’ Tuna Nicoise? Uh – because I wanted to?!  Because I have a gorgeous piece of fresh tuna in my fridge?  And well, because it looks really pretty on the platter!  Plus other reasons, like, it meaning that people can take just the pieces they like, and leave the egg or the…

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LEMON HUMMUS

April 19, 2016 By Tracy Leave a Comment

There are as many different hummus recipes out there as there are ways to spell it, and I love to experiment with different flavor combinations on this classic appetizer.  Sometimes, though, simple is best and this hummus really stands out on a meze platter.  It is just a regular hummus, but using a few different…

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HARISSA PASTE

April 2, 2016 By Tracy Leave a Comment

Harissa is a hot paste and condiment used in North African Regions, including Tunisia and Algeria, as well as in Israel – although it is probably best known for its use in Moroccan food.  There are many different plays on the paste – from smoky and sweet, to hot and fiery. This Moroccan-inspired paste is a…

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