Monday, November 9, 2009

36th meeting. Mostly Greek

Where? A's
Attendants: A, Y, G, E, L, Ch, D

Menu:
1) Baba ganoush
2) Yigandes Plaki
3) Artichoke-potato medley

Baba ganoush (see http://vegetarian.about.com/od/saucesdipsspreads/r/ganoushparsely.htm)

Yigandesh Plaki (see http://greekfood.about.com/od/maindishes/r/gigantesplaki.htm)

Artichoke-potato medley (from Vegetarian Times)
Artichoke-Potato Medley
Makes 6 servings
1 lb small red potatoes, quartered
2 10-oz. boxes frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
1 1/2 T olive oil
1/2 C pitted kalamata olives, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 T. chopped parsley
2 T lemon juice
2 t grated lemon zest
1/2 t sweet or smoked paprika

1. Bring potatoes to a boil in large pot of salted water. Reduce heat to
medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender. Drain.
2. Return potatoes to saucepan; heat over high heat with artichokes and oil.
Cook five minutes, or until vegetables start to brown, stirring occasionally.
Add other ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes more or
until fragrant and heated through.




Artichoke-potato medley


Lima beans


The better halves


Leftovers

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