5 mediterranean food Recipes

chick peas , drained well - do not use liquid it came in, tahini paste (in ny i can only find it at a&p stores or mediterranean and specialty food shops, garlic, minced finely, zest and juice and pulp of 2-3 lemons. depending upon size. (the added is my secret ingredient), cumin, dried crush red pepper, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, vegetable oil, extra virgin oil, good paprika, up to 1/2 cup of water, pita bread, equipment needed : strainer for chick peas, food processor, grill pan

feta cheese, fat free cream cheese, red pepper , ground in food processor, kalamata olives or 1 cup black olives, pitted and ground in food processor, capers, chopped fresh basil, garlic cloves, crushed, roasted pine nuts

chunk light tuna, drained well, artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped, chopped red pepper, greek olive, coarsely chopped, red onion, minced, italian parsley, minced, basil, minced, garlic cloves, minced (1 tsp), dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh oregano, mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh ground black pepper

olive oil, shallot, sliced, garlic, sliced, light brown sugar, red wine vinegar, cinnamon stick, orange peel (use a vegetable peeler), mixed brined olives, drained, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper