Rice Salad Insalata di Riso Rice Salad 1 lb. Long grain rice6 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil4 Tbsp. White wine vinegar12 Black olives3 Tbsp. Capers (rinsed and squeezed)6 Artichoke hearts (in oil, quartered)1/2 lb. Canned tuna (drained and flaked)4 oz. Canned anchovy fillets (chopped)12 Cherry tomatoes (cut in half)Salt and pepper Cook rice according to package instructions. When rice is cooked and still hot, dress with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add the rest of the ...
Appetizers and Sides
Lobio Tkemali
Small Red Kidney Beans with Sour Plum Sauce Lobio Tkemali Small Red Kidney Beans with Sour Plum Sauce 1 lb. Dried red kidney beans (soaked in cold water for 5 hours)1 lb. Plums1/2 Cup. Coriander3 Springs Mint1/4 - 1/2 tsp. Cayenne or red chili powder1/2 Lemon (juiced, to taste)3 Garlic cloves (crushed)Salt Drain beans and boil hard in fresh cold water for 10 minutes, then lower temperature and simmer for 1 - 1.5 hours, adding salt towards the end when they are very ...
Loubia
Black-Eyed Pea Salad Loubia 1 lb. Black-eyed peas (soaked for at least 60 minutes)1 Red onion (chopped)2 Garlic cloves (crushed)4 Tbls. Flat leafed parsley (chopped)1/2 tsp. Cumin5 Tbls. Extra virgin olive oil1 Lemon (juiced)Salt and Pepper Boil drained peas for 20 minutes or until tender. Season with salt at the end.Drain and add the rest of the ingredients together. Mix well. ...