Middle Eastern Walnut Dip (Muhammara)
Depending upon the source you consult, this roasted red pepper and walnut dip is Armenian, Arabian, Turkish or Syrian in origin. In any case, it is healthful, delicious and a welcome addition to any mezes platter. I like to serve it with warm pita bread or cucumber slices. If you are not meat-averse, this dip can also be used as a sauce for kebabs.
Suneeta’s Cilantro Mint Chutney
This recipe is adapted from one that appeared in Easy Indian Cooking by Suneeta Vaswani. It makes a very fresh-tasting salsa that is delicious on Green Plantain Chips (page 211) or tortilla chips. It also makes a wonderful dipping sauce for cold boiled shrimp or samosas
This rich, creamy dip is very versatile. Spoon into a serving bowl and surround with a big platter of vegetables for dipping, such as blanched broccoli, cauliflower or Brussels sprouts, or crispy potato wedges If simplicity is the order of the day, open a bag of potato chips. Either way, this dip always earns rave reviews.
Known as Provençal caviar, tapenade is a flavorful mixture of capers, olives and anchovies, among other ingredients. Here, the addition of tuna lightens up the result. Serve this with carrot or celery sticks, sliced cucumber, crackers or Basic Crostini . It also makes a delicious filling for hard-cooked eggs.
This classic Greek condiment is a great dip with warm pita, Crisp Pita Bread or crudités. It also makes a great dipping sauce for souvlakis.
There is nothing fancy about this coleslaw – it’s the kind our mothers used to make. Here we’ve added some caraway seeds to bump up the flavor and made a jalapeño pepper an option for those who like a bit of heat.
Korean Style Rice Bowl
This version of a Korean dish known as bibimbap, which is served in a hot stone bowl called a tukbaege. Vegans can omit the egg.Continue reading
Here’s a perfectly luscious side dish that makes a great companion for grilled or roasted fish and meats or a splendid topping for hot whole grains such as wheat berries, barley or brown rice. The gratin variation, which adds a fancy finish and nice texture, is particularly attractive on a buffet table.