Healthy and Delicious Cooking

Once again I turn to the simple yet delicious food from Diane Kolichas. Her book, "Meze", provides an abundance of recipes that are constantly enjoyed by my family and friends. Serve this with the Zucchini and Potatoes in a Skillet , and listen to the sighs of contentment. RECIPE (4 servings) MARINADE 1 1/2 cups dry red wine 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons minced garlic salt and pepper to taste 2 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2" cubes RELISH cayenne pepper to taste 1-2 large red onions, sliced 1 1/2 cups Greek yoghurt Steep the pork in the marinade for 4 hours. Heat a gril (I used a grill pan), and grill pork for about 5 minutes per side. Remove. Dust generously with cayenne and onions, and serve with yoghurt on the side.

The Glorious Foods of Greece by (once again) Diane Kolichas, is a history, anthropology and culinary treasure, all  rolled up in one. I delve into it as if it were a novel of suspense, and, before I know it, several hours have passed.  This recipe is so pretty. It make me feel as though I just created a work of art, and, when consumed, I realize that I have. Thanks again, Diane! RECIPE (4-6 servings) 5-6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed salt and pepper 4 garlic clove 1 cup fresh mint 2 medium tomatoes, diced 3-4 medium zucchini, diced freshly ground pepper Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet, and add potatoes, 1/3 garlic and 3 tablespoons mint. Sprinkle with salt, cover and cook on medium low flame for 8 minutes. Next, spread 1/2 the tomatoes over the potatoes, more mint, 1/3 garlic and salt. Layer the zucchini and, again, sprinkle with mint, salt and pepper, the remaining garlic and the remaining tomatoes. Pour the ...