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Baked Cod with Zaatar

Ingredients: 4 cod fillets 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. Zaatar fresh lemon juice salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400F.  Place cod fillets in a baking dish. Brush them with olive oil and sprinkle with Zaatar, salt and pepper. Drizzle with lemon juice. Bake for about 15 min. or until the fish is opaque. Serve with green salad.  Pair with Sauvignon Blanc. You may also like Grilled Zaatar Salmon with Yogurt Marinade Zaatar (Za'atar) is Middle Eastern mix of wild herbs, spices and sesame seeds. Zaatar is good as seasoning to sprinkle on vegetables, salads, meatballs or kebabs and flatbread, mixed into olive oil or yogurt. You can use it to marinate fish or chicken. You can find Zaatar at Old World Market Naples

Yogurt Ladyfingers Dessert

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This is a very easy, no-cook dessert great for hot summer days. You can prepare it in less than 10 minutes.  Ingredients: 1 big package ladyfingers 5-6 cups cups of plain yogurt 4 tbsp. honey 1 tbsp. vanilla strawberries or blueberries In a bowl mix yogurt, honey and vanilla. Place a layer of ladyfingers on the bottom of a glass pan. Spread the half of the yogurt mixture. Place a second layer of ladyfingers and finish with the rest of the yogurt covering them good. If it's necessary add more yogurt and honey. Cover and refrigerate for couple of hours. Top with strawberries and/or blueberries. Pair with a glass of Riesling. https://www.facebook.com/OldWorldMarket

Feta and Avocado Dip

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese 2 avocados, cut in small pieces 1 roasted red pepper, finely chopped 1 green onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste Mix everything in a bowl. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve with bruschetta, crackers or tortilla chips. You may also like  Party Dips and  Green Olive Spread  

Bulgarian Cheese in Guveche (Sirene po Shopski)

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Guveche is a small clay pot very popular in Bulgarian cuisine. You can put whatever you have on hand - vegetables, sausage, ham, chicken, cheese. It's simple and flavorful. Ingredients (4 servings): 4 medium tomatoes, sliced 4 slices of Bulgarian cheese, about 1 inch thick 4 eggs 2 roasted red peppers, chopped 4 small chilli peppers 4 tsp. savory pepper to taste butter Place a small piece of butter on the bottom of each guveche. Start with a layer of tomatoes and peppers, sprinkle pepper and 1/2 tsp. savory, add block of cheese and another layer of tomatoes. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. savory. Top with small piece of butter and 1 chilli pepper. Place the 4 guveche pots with lids on in a COLD oven and heat to 390F. Bake for about 20 min. Add an egg on top and return pots to the oven, this time without lids. Bake for an additional 7-10 min. or until egg is cooked. You can find traditional Bulgarian clay pots at Old World Market Naples www.facebook.com/Old...

Gnocchi with Spinach and White Beans

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Easy to prepare vegetarian meal, ready in less than 30 min. Ingredients (for 6 servings): 1 package Del Destino Potato Gnocchi 1/2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup water 4 cups spinach, chopped 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 15 oz can white beans, rinsed 1/2 cup Kefalograviera cheese, shredded 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan pepper to taste Boil the gnocchi according the package instructions. Drain and set aside. Add olive oil and onion to the pan, over medium heat, stirring for about 1 min. Stir in garlic and water. Cover and cook until onion is soft, 4-5 min. Add spinach and cook 1-2 min. Add tomatoes, beans and pepper and bring to simmer. Stir in the ghocchi and shredded Kefalograviera and Parmesan. Cover and cook 2-3 min. until the cheese is melted and the sause is bubbling. Pair with M erlot and enjoy ! We offer authentic Italian Gnocchi, lightly seasoned and salted, ...

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Tahini

Great cookies with a twist, especially if you're trying to cut saturated fat from your diet.  Replacing some of the butter with tahini helps to lower the saturated fat by more than 50 percent. Tahini also gives a special nutty taste to the cookies. You can find All Natural Tahini at  Old World Market Naples Ingredients (for about 45 cookies): 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup tahini 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips   1/2 cup chopped walnuts Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk oats, whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a m...

Moroccan Lamb and Chickpeas Soup

Great tasting soup from the November issue of Shape magazine. Ingredients (4 servings): 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. bone-in shoulder lamb chops, trimmed of excess fat 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. paprika 4 cups vegetable broth 1/3 cup lentils 1 rib celery, finely chopped 1 can (15oz) diced tomatoes, drained 1 potato, diced 1 can (15oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)  Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Cook lamb chops for 2-3 min. on each side or until browned. Set aside on a plate. Reduce heat to medium, add onion and cook stirring occasionally for 2-3 min. or until soft. Mix in ginger, turmetic, cinnamon and paprika. Cook for 10-15 seconds.  Add vegetable broth and bring to simmer. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot and mix in. St...