Gyros are an interesting Mediterranean sandwich. They are full of flavor and spice, tangy and tender. Usually a gyro is made with a combination of beef and lamb cooked on a spit. It is sliced thin and placed in a pita or flatbread pita. Top it with tzatziki sauce (a garlic, cucumber, yogurt sauce), cucumbers,Continue reading “Recipes for a Cultural Experience-Easy Dinners: Chicken Gyro Sandwich (Vegetarian Options)”
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Recipes for a Cultural Experience—Quick Steak Fajitas (Vegetarian and Chicken Options)
It’s always taco/fajita night in our house. Often I make lean ground beef or vegetarian chorizo or vegetarian crumbles and make a taco bar. Sometimes I want a quicker meal ready. This recipe uses steak for the fajitas. I prefer a good cut if I’m using steak. I use a rib eye, t-bone or stripContinue reading “Recipes for a Cultural Experience—Quick Steak Fajitas (Vegetarian and Chicken Options)”
Recipes for a Cultural Experience—Easy Dinners: Balsamic Glazed Chicken and Vegetables with Feta and Pomegranate Sheet Pan Dinner
Sheet Pan dinners are quick and easy. There are so many different combinations you can try. This is a combination of a couple of different recipes. It has Mediterranean flavors with the mellow feta cheese and balsamic glaze. The pomegranate seeds give it a sweet/tart tang. When the feta bakes, it mellows out the flavor.Continue reading “Recipes for a Cultural Experience—Easy Dinners: Balsamic Glazed Chicken and Vegetables with Feta and Pomegranate Sheet Pan Dinner”
Recipes for a Cultural Experience—Easy Dinners: Pulled Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Traveling through parts of the Southern East Coast, we encountered some interesting cuisines. One sandwich stood out for its simplicity and flavor. The pulled pork or chicken sandwich. It’s an interesting combination of bbq flavor and cool, crisp coleslaw. Tangy and crunchy. My version is a slightly spicy version made with chicken breast. It’s anContinue reading “Recipes for a Cultural Experience—Easy Dinners: Pulled Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich”