MY MIDDLE EASTERN – CHEF DAVIES-TIGHT™

PERSIAN PEAR SPINACH SALAD

PERSIAN PEAR SPINACH SALAD Fresh spinach layered with pear slices, fresh mushroom, dried cranberries and blueberries and sweet onion. Drizzled with a SWEET ESPRESSO FRUIT DRESSING designed to impress! Serves as many as you want fresh spinach sliced pears – either fresh or canned fresh sliced white button mushrooms thinly sliced sweet onion dried cranberriesContinueContinue reading “PERSIAN PEAR SPINACH SALAD”

Saffron Walnut Pesto

SAFFRON WALNUT PESTO Made with fresh basil and mint, garlic and mustard, Almond Breeze AlmondMilk, Daiya Pepperjack Style Shredded vegan Cheese and extra virgin olive oil. A powerfully expressed avant-guarde version of pesto! Makes 4-1/2 cups 3/4 oz. fresh mint leaves (about 30 leaves) 3/4 oz. fresh basil leaves (about 30 leaves) 1 c. walnutContinueContinue reading “Saffron Walnut Pesto”

GYPTIAN RICE

GYPTIAN RICE White and wild rices, cashews and raisins seasoned with garlic, saffron and mint. Served with orange zest, and a maple syrup and extra virgin olive oil drizzle! Takes me someplace I haven’t been before and I like it. Steve loves it. Elegant, he remarked. And delicious! Mostly fat-free! Makes 14 cups 4-3/4 c.ContinueContinue reading “GYPTIAN RICE”

PERSIAN PEARLS

PERSIAN PEARLS Pistachios, dates, saffron, espresso coffee, fresh lemon and orange define these pearls of the desert! Tea, coffee or wine beverage completes the experience! Makes about 7 dozen 1/3 c. shelled, salted, pistachio nuts (I used Iranian pistachios) 1 c. whole dates (I used Dole brand) zest of 1 orange 1 k cup espressoContinueContinue reading “PERSIAN PEARLS”

TOMATO NUT HUMMUS

TOMATO NUT HUMMUS A wonderful hummus. Yes, a tomato nut hummus. I make the rules in my kitchen. No beans in this dip. This is the most unfamiliar tasting recipe. The only things familiar are the flatbread and the fact that it’s a dip. Flavors, textures all new! Except that you won’t miss the lamb that generally accompaniesContinueContinue reading “TOMATO NUT HUMMUS”

MATCH MEAT SAFFRON CHICKEN

MATCH MEAT SAFFRON CHICKEN Pan-fried Match Meat Chicken Nuggets seasoned with rosemary. Mixed with sautéed mini peppers and onion with cauliflower buds, roasted peppers and peas in a light, creamy saffron mustard sauce! Yes, you’re in heaven! Serves 6 1/2, 1 lb. pkg. Match Meats Ground Chicken Plant Protein, thawed – cut chicken block inContinueContinue reading “MATCH MEAT SAFFRON CHICKEN”

SAFFRON CELERY SOUP

SAFFRON CELERY SOUP We use the whole bunch of celery in this soup along with red onion, Dei Fratelli Chopped Italian Tomatoes and pistachio nuts. Seasoned with saffron, caraway, coriander and star of anise! Makes 9-3/4 cups 1 bunch celery – cut off end and tops, wash well to remove all dirt, then cut stalksContinueContinue reading “SAFFRON CELERY SOUP”

SAFFRON ALMOND COOKIES

SAFFRON ALMOND COOKIES with raisins and Marsala wine. Topped with cocoa-sugar. The perfect cookie! Melts in your mouth! Makes 4-2/3 dozen Preheat oven to 375 degrees 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 1 t. salt 1 t. baking soda 1 pinch saffron stigmas 1 T. Balsamic vinegar 1/2 c. light brown sugar, packed firmly 1/2ContinueContinue reading “SAFFRON ALMOND COOKIES”

NEFERTITI SALAD – GOAT

SMOKED ALMOND BUTTER – GOAT Smoked almonds, raw almonds, almond milk, brown sugar. Easy, creamy, delicious! Makes 4-1/2 cups 6 oz. can Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds 9 oz. can Nice! brand Smoked Flavor Almonds 9 oz. can Nice! brand Natural Raw Almonds 1-1/2 c. Silk Pure Almond Unsweetened Almond Milk 1/4 c. brown sugar PlaceContinueContinue reading “NEFERTITI SALAD – GOAT”