North African Filled Bread R’GHAYEF
This is the filled version of the plain m’hajjib (North African Multilayered Breads). The two fillings I give below are traditional, but you can improvise and use potatoes or grated cheese or whatever takes your fancy. These are quite irresistible and I never fail to stop at stalls that sell them whenever I am in […]
Turkish “Calzone” SAJ BOREK
Saj boreks are one of my favorite Turkish street foods. They are very thin flatbreads folded around a filling of spiced potatoes or spinach and cheese, baked over a saj (a large, flat metal sheet heated over woodfire or gas), then brushed with butter and served on paper to eat piping hot. The boreks are […]
Turkish Meat Boreks BAKLAVA YUFKASIYLA KIYMALI MUSKA BÖREGI
Most people know baklava as a sweet nut-filled pastry dripping with sugar syrup. However, baklava can also describe savory pastries such as the boreks below, which can be made in different shapes as in the photo above. Before World War I, elegant households in Istanbul kept two phyllo makers, one to make the thinner sheets […]
Tequila Lime Mahi Mahi Kebabs
Make sure to get really fresh mahi mahi for this recipe. If the fish smells overly fishy, don’t buy it. We’ve found that sushi grade is the way to go. Ask your fishmonger for the freshest catch. Serve these tequila-and-lime marinated kebabs over rice or with steamed vegetables. These kebabs also make excellent appetizers. MAKES […]
Tuscan Halibut Kebabs with Tomato Caper Relish
You cannot go wrong with grilled fish and capers. These tender, flavorful kebabs are cooked, removed from the skewers, and topped with a fantastic Tomato-Caper Relish. Serve over rice or with lentils, quinoa, or grilled vegetables. It is a healthy, refreshing dish. MAKES 4 TO 6 KEBABS INGREDIENTS 1½ pounds (680 g) halibut steaks […]
Autumn Salad
The flavor contrasts in this salad are lovely, and I’ve kept the pear to a quantity that won’t add too many carbs. Yield: 4 generous servings, each with 13 grams of carbohydrates and 6 grams of fiber, for a total of 7 grams of usable carbs and 10 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons […]
Greek Salad
This is a wonderful, filling, fresh-tasting salad we never get tired of. Yield: 4 servings, each with 16 grams of carbohydrates and 6 grams of fiber, for a total of 10 grams of usable carbs and 11 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 1 large head romaine lettuce 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cucumber, sliced […]
Spicy Sesame Noodles with Vegetables
This isn’t terribly low-carb, but it sure can pull you out of the hole when you’ve got vegetarians coming to dinner. Yield: 4 servings, each with 19 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of fiber, for a total of 15 grams of usable carbs and 7 grams of protein. (Analysis does not include optional meat.) […]
Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
This makes a very filling side dish. Yield: 6 servings, each with 6 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of fiber, for a total of 5 grams of usable carbs and 11 grams of protein. INGREDIENTS 8 slices bacon 4 eggs 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 cups cooked spaghetti squash 1 clove garlic, […]
Lemon Rosemary Salmon Kebabs
Here is an easy and delicious way to prepare salmon on the grill. These kebabs are perfect over lemon rice, on a salad, or in wraps. Be very careful turning these on the grill. As with any fish, patience is key. MAKES 6 TO 8 KEBABS INGREDIENTS 1 salmon fillet (2 pounds, or 900 g) […]