In a glass, muddle fresh mint leaves with granulated sugar and lime wedges to release the flavors. Add white rum and stir well. Fill the glass with ice cubes and top with club soda. Stir gently and garnish with a sprig of mint. Sip and enjoy the classic and refreshing taste of a Mojito!
In a bowl, mix ground meat, grated onions, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and spices. Form the mixture into kebab shapes and grill until fully cooked. Serve the kebabs on flatbread with a drizzle of tahini sauce. Enjoy these flavorful Turkish Kebabs with your favorite sides.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Sauté sliced eggplants in olive oil until browned. Set aside. In the same pan, cook chopped onions and minced garlic until softened. Add ground lamb or beef and brown. Stir in crushed tomatoes, red wine, and spices. In a separate saucepan, make béchamel sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and egg yolks. In a baking dish, layer eggplants and meat mixture. Top with béchamel sauce. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool before slicing. Serve slices of moussaka warm and enjoy this Greek classic!
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix cooked chopped spinach with crumbled feta, chopped onions, beaten eggs, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. Layer sheets of phyllo dough in a baking dish, brushing each layer with olive oil. Spread the spinach and feta mixture over the phyllo layers. Top with more phyllo layers, brushing each with olive oil. Bake until golden brown. Slice and serve this delicious Greek Spanakopita!
In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mint leaves, and crumbled feta. Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette dressing and toss to combine. Chill before serving. This Moroccan Couscous Salad makes a refreshing side dish.
In a tagine or large pot, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until softened. Add diced carrots, chopped tomatoes, and cooked chickpeas. Season with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika. Stir to coat. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until carrots are tender. Stir in olives and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve this flavorful Moroccan dish with couscous or crusty bread.