John

One of my favorite foods is the Piquillo Pepper.  I almost always have a jar (or two) on hand in the refrigerator.   They are the perfect combination of flavor, color and size. Piquillo peppers lend themselves to an endless …

This Easter, I had kleftiko, a Greek slow cooked lamb dish, for dinner. Not my usual Easter fare, but I’m glad that I gave kleftiko a shot. When I was young, Easter was always a big deal.  It brought church, …

Moroccan inspired lamb ribs is the subject of today’s post. It is not uncommon for lamb to be served in a tagine. Chunks of lamb cooked long and slow in a special vessel are a classic Moroccan dish. However, here …

The calendar says it has turned to spring, but here in New England, you would never know it. Winter still has us in its icy clutches, and as I sit here writing, there is a foot of snow in my …

Welcome to mezze & tapas – a new blog focused on Mediterranean cuisine! In Granada, Spain, you will find the Alhambra, a Moorish Palace of amazing beauty.  Throughout the Alhambra, there are complex and stunning mosaics in most every room. …