This vegetable dish is popular around the Mediterranean. In Arab countries it is known as loubieh bi zayt. In Turkey it goes by the name zeytinyağlı taze fasülye. Spaniards call it judías verdes con tomate.
Tag: Summer
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Elotes Asados
(Mexican roast corn on the cob)
Roast corn on the cob is a favorite street food in Mexico, slathered with a cheesy, lime-scented sour cream sauce.
Okra Pickles
(American, Southern-Soul garden refrigerator pickle)
Keep ahead of the harvest with this quick and easy okra refrigerator pickle for a fresh and crunchy treat that tastes just like Maw Maw’s.
Zaru Soba
(Japanese cold buckwheat noodles with dipping sauce)
Cold buckwheat (soba) noodles are a favorite Japanese summer dish. Traditionally served on a bamboo tray, zaru soba are dosed in a dipping sauce before they are slurped down.
Zucchini con Salvia
(Italian sautéed zucchini and sage)
Zucchini con salvia is a simple dish and a great way to use up a late summer abundance of summer squashes.
Zuiji
(Chinese drunken chicken)
Chinese drunken chicken, or zuiji (醉雞), is a great dish of poached chicken in a boozy rice wine marinade. It makes a delicious addition to any buffet table or party spread.
Rumtopf
(German rum-soaked fruit dessert)
Begun in the spring, boozy Rumtopf, or "rum pot," is a German Christmastime favorite. Fresh seasonal fruits are sweetened with sugar, layered in a pot and soaked with rum.
Ratatouille
(French braised eggplant, tomatoes and basil)
Ratatouille is a famous dish from the Provençal region of southern France. It is a perfect dish for late summer when tomatoes, eggplant and zucchini are in season.
Potato Salad
(American potatoes with mayonnaise)
Potato salad is an American picnic and barbecue favorite. The basic recipe of cooked potatoes bound with mayonnaise and served cold is also found in northern Germany.
Poisson Cru, or E’ia Ota
(Tahitian lime-marinated tuna)
This famous Tahitian dish is similar to Latin ceviche or Hawaiian poke. It differs primarily in the addition of coconut milk, which softens its flavor.