Friday, August 7, 2009

Mediterranean Delight

thick slicked bacon
cucumber
cilantro
cherry tomatoes
red cabbage
yogurt
honey
mayo (or humus)
whole wheat pita


... peel and chop cucumber ....

... chop cilantro and quarter some cherry tomatoes ....

... chop cooked thick slicked bacon into bits. set some aside for garnish ...
.
... mix cucumber, cilantro and bacon with chopped red cabbage, add yogurt, honey and mayo (or humus for a healthier option) ...


... spread on top of some slightly warmed whole wheat pitas, top with
the quartered tomatoes, sprinkled with extra bacon pieces, and garnished with slices of
cucumber and a dollup of the yogurt sauce ...

... and for dessert? An ice-cream-topped-Egyptian-based recipe called Basbousa
which contains the following ingredients:
Farina (or Semolina)
Butter
Sugar
Eggs
Vanilla Extract
Yogurt
Dried Apricots and Raisins (added, not original to the recipe)
Baking Powder

Topping / Syrup*:
Walnuts (calls for almonds)
Water
Sugar
Lemon Juice

*note: The Syrup for the pictured Basbousa was made of
maple syrup, raw honey and a spritz of lemon juice.

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