From Naples, Florida: Savor the Authentic with Old World Market

Have you tried  Old World Market's latest bestseller?  Za'atar (Zaatar) is a mixture of sumac, sesame seed and herbs frequently used in the Middle East and Mediterranean areas. Za'atar is good as seasoning to sprinkle on vegetables, salads, meatballs or kebabs and flatbread, mixed into olive oil or yogurt for a zippy dip.   These Za'atar Puffs are tasty and easy to make appetizers great for any occasion.   Ingredients:   1 puff pastry sheet   1/2 cup Za'atar   1/4 cup olive oil   1/4 cup crushed tomatoes   Defrost and spread the puff pastry dough following instructions on the pack. Mix Za'atar, olive oil and the tomatoes. Set aside for a couple of minutes. Spread the mixture over puff dough and roll the dough into a loaf. Cut the loaf into 1/2" slices. Preheat the oven to 400F. Bake the pastries for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with Cucumber Yogurt Salad : 2 European style cucumbers, peeled. Cut each...

Steaming is one of the healthiest cooking methods that makes broccoli taste great as well as retaining the wonderful flavor.  This salad is light and easy to prepare. It is great to serve as a side dish. Ingredients (2 servings): 1 lb broccoli ( stems peeled & cut in 1/4-inch slices and remaining into florets) 1 cup Feta cheese 1/2 cup Kalamata olives For the dressing: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves, minced salt and pepper, to taste sunflower seeds (optional) Steam broccoli over 1 inch of boiling water about 5 minutes until broccoli are barely tender when pierced. Rinse with cold water, drain well. Whisk together lemon juice, mustard, garlic and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine broccoli, olives and half of the cheese in a medium bowl, toss in dressing, mix lightly.   Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and the rest of the cheese and serve immediate...

Maftoul is known as Middle Eastern couscous. It is basically very large couscous, slightly irregular in size . I rregular nuggets hold their shape when cooked, making them perfect for substantial salads or as a stuffing for vegetables. The grains have a nutty, whole-grain flavor and slightly chewy texture . Maftoul salad with vegetables and feta cheese Ingredients: 2 cups of water 1 cup Ziyad Maftoul (i nstead of maftoul you can use regular couscous) olive oil 1 cup chopped red bell pepper  1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese fresh lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste 1. Bring the water to boil in a large saucepan. Add the maftoul and 1 tsp olive oil and bring to boil. Lower the heat to low, cover and simmer for around 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.  2. In a bowl combine the tomatoes, chopped peppers and olives. Add the cooled maftoul and mix well. 3. T...