Haloumi is a semi-firm cheese, typically made from a mix of cow’s and goat’s milks. The cheese has a high melting point, which means it can withstand lots of heat before it begins to break down and melt. That means haloumi can be cooked directly on a grill or in […]
Grilled Lamb Kebobs with Walnut-Herb Sauce
Makes 8 servings Grilled lamb is a nice change of pace from the typical chicken or steak kebobs, and we are especially fond of this combination of lightly marinated lamb shoulder and the flavorful walnut-herb sauce, bright and tangy from lots of lemon. Use the same marinade and pairings for […]
Grilled Vegetables with Mediterranean Sauces
4 Servings Grilled Vegetables Chef’s Note: You can use any of the sauces below to dress your grilled vegetables. Charmoula Chef’s Tip: Preserved lemon is an iconic ingredient of the region and has a very different flavor profile than lemon peel or lemon juice due to the salting and curing […]
Grilled Zucchini Kebabs
Makes 8 servings
Harissa
Makes about 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 1 1/4 lb fresh red chiles, preferably Fresnos 1 small red dried hot chile 1 oz sun-dried tomatoes (about 1/3 cup) 1 garlic clove, crushed to a paste with a pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground […]
Hollandaise Sauce
Makes 1 1/2 cups sauce Ingredients 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns 3 tablespoons water, plus more as needed 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and kept warm 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed […]
Italian-Style Sauce
Makes 1 cup Use this sauce for dipping, as a marinade, or as the base for a salad dressing. Stir it into soup for a punch of herb flavor, or serve it along side grilled or roasted vegetables or meat. Ingredients 2 cups roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup extra-virgin […]
Lemon Buttermilk Cake
Makes one 8-inch layer cake If you make the cake layers ahead of time, wrap them tight and keep them refrigerated. Wait to soak the cakes with the syrup until you’re ready to ice the cake. Ingredients Cake 3 1/4 cups (1 lb 4 oz) all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons […]
Lemon Curd
Makes about 1 1/2 cups A curd is a fruit juice-based custard. Though lemon is popular, you can replace the lemon juice in this recipe for lime juice, clementine juice, or any other slightly tart fruit juice. Ingredients 6 large egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar (divided use) 3/4 cup (1 […]
Lemon-Ginger Grilled Chicken
Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup lemon zest 2/3 cup lemon juice 4 teaspoons minced ginger 4 teaspoons light brown sugar, firmly packed 1 tablespoon peanut oil 4 Szechuan chile peppers, dried, seeds removed 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed 8 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless Directions Combine the […]
Lemon-Glazed Blueberry Hand Pies
Pie Makes eight double-crust 4 1/2-inch round hand pies or sixteen single-crust 4 1/2-inch half-round hand pies Ingredients Cream Cheese Dough (recipe follows) 3 cups blueberries, rinsed and picked over for stems 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon […]
Lemon-Parsley Butter
Makes 1 pound Chef variations: • Tarragon Butter: replace the parsley with an equal amount of minced tarragon • Pimiento Butter: Replace the parsley with an equal amount to minced pimiento. • Scallion Butter: Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp minced garlic, and replace the parsley with an equal […]