Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with this delectable trio of Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Embark on a flavor adventure with Spinach Feta Rice Pilaf, a vibrant and aromatic dish featuring fluffy rice infused with spinach, creamy feta cheese, and a medley of herbs. Relish the succulent Sliced Steak with Oregano Sauce, where tender steak is enveloped in a rich and flavorful oregano-infused sauce. Complete your meal with Broiled Tomatoes with Parsley, a simple yet elegant side dish that adds a refreshing and tangy touch to your plate. Each recipe promises an explosion of flavors, textures, and colors, ensuring a delightful and satisfying dining experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
THE MOTHER-IN-LAW
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the Chili Sans Beans in a small saucepot until it is simmering, about 5 minutes.
- Heat up the tamales using a steamer basket set over a pot of simmering water, until they are warmed through, about 10 minutes. (Or follow the package directions of the tamale you use.)
- In a small bowl, combine the sport peppers and chopped onion.
- For the sandwich build: Place a sprinkling of the onions and sport peppers along the bottom of the buns. Remove the husks of the tamales. Place the tamales in the buns and top with the Manchego. Then ladle a small amount of chili on top of that! Top with the remaining sport peppers and onions and sprinkle with the corn chips. Take a bite and instantly blog about how surprisingly amazing this combination of ingredients is.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the beef and chorizo and smoosh down. Start breaking up the chunks with a wooden spoon and let sear until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the meat from the pot and leave the fat. Then add the onions, chili powder, cumin, paprika and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Deglaze with the beer. Cook until the alcohol smell subsides, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the hot sauce, tomatoes, stock and the reserved meat. Simmer until thickened, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
SARAH'S FETA RICE PILAF
Rice and orzo pasta merge with the flavors of onion and garlic to create this versatile side dish. Bulgarian feta gives the dish a decadent creaminess while spinach adds beautiful color. You can get Bulgarian feta cheese at most international grocery stores. Bulgarian feta is creamier than the Greek version which tends to be very dry.
Provided by jmerar
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir oro in the melted butter until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir onion into orzo and cook until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Cook and stir garlic into orzo-onion mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Mix rice and chicken broth into orzo-onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spinach and feta. Cover and let stand until spinach is wilted and feta is melted, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 739.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
LAHMACUN
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 2 to 3 large lahmacuns
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine the yeast and sugar with a little of the warm water, and set aside until mixture is frothy. Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl, and make a well in the center. Add the yeast mixture, along with the remaining warm water. Using your hands, work the mixture into a dough, adding more water if necessary. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until pliable and springy, about 5 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat, cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down risen dough and knead on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a log and cut into 2 to 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, place on floured surface and let rest 30 minutes under a towel.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F, and preheat baking sheets, tiles, or a baking stone.
- Prepare the filling: Melt the butter in a skillet, add the onion and saute until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute another minute. Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl, add remaining ingredients, and mix thoroughly with your fingertips. If mixture seems too dry, add a teaspoon of water.
- Place a ball of dough on a floured surface and roll into a round, flat circle, about 1/8-inch thick. Place the round on the oiled, preheated baking sheets or tiles. Brush the top with olive oil and spread with a thin, even layer of the meat filling, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The dough should still be soft enough to roll up.
- Squeeze a little lemon juice over each of the hot lahmacuns, and serve immediately either flat or rolled up into cones.
- For the alternative filling: Mix all the filling ingredients in a bowl and blend thoroughly. Spread a thin layer on each circle of dough. Proceed with recipe, but bake for only 6 to 8 minutes.
CRUSTY BREAD, SLICED TOMATOES WITH LEMON, SLICED PIMENTOS, SPANISH CHEESE AND OLIVES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 13m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat broiler to high.
- Cut bread in half then slit loaf lengthwise. Char the bread under broiler, then rub with crushed garlic and drizzle with oil. Cut bread into large, bite size cubes and transfer to a basket.
- Slice tomatoes and arrange on a platter. Dress with lemon juice and salt.
- Slice pimentos and place in a small serving dish. Slice or cube half of the manchego, leave the remainder whole with a utensil to cut with alongside. Serve on a cutting board. Place olives in a dish near cheese.
- Use party picks to stack tomatoes and or cheese and olives with bread cubes to pop into your mouth. Bread cubes are tasty with meat and mushroom bites as well.
GREEK RICE - RICE WITH SPINACH AND FETA
This recipe for a delicious and easy rice side dish came from Michael at Gail's Recipe Swap, and I've fiddled with it a little. Although I don't get to eat rice often, this one looks so tasty I have to put it here for safe keeping when I get to splurge! :)
Provided by Julesong
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Over medium heat in a saucepan, combine the rice, broth, and water, and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and let simmer for 15 to 18 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the liquid; transfer to a serving bowl and keep warm.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the olive oil and butter together, then add the onion, mushrooms, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice and oregano.
- Add the spinach and pepper, then sprinkle with the sherry and toss until the spinach is slightly wilted; remove from heat.
- Add the crumbled feta and toss until the cheese begins to melt.
- Add to the cooked rice, toss well, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 34.4, Sodium 431.9, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 13
SPINACH, RICE & FETA PIE
This is a great recipe if you like spinach and feta cheese. The times I've made it for other people, they really enjoyed this unusual rice dish. I used white rice in this recipe that was freshly made for the recipe, but I think that leftover rice would work too. I also used Kraft Parmesan cheese, but think that freshly grated Parmesan would be even better.
Provided by karen
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and saute for 3 minutes.
- Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
- Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended.
- Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 1 minute or until slightly thick, stirring constantly.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in the cooked rice, feta cheese, egg, egg whites and spinach.
- Pour mixture into a 9 inch pie plate coated with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over pie.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until set.
- Broil for 2 minutes or until pie is golden brown.
Tips:
- To make the perfect rice pilaf, use a combination of long-grain and short-grain rice. This will give the dish the perfect texture and flavor.
- Be sure to toast the rice before adding the liquid. This will help to bring out the nutty flavor of the rice.
- Use a flavorful broth to cook the rice. This will add depth and flavor to the dish.
- Add fresh herbs and vegetables to the rice pilaf for extra flavor and nutrition.
- When making the oregano sauce, be sure to use fresh oregano for the best flavor.
- If you don't have any fresh oregano, you can use dried oregano, but be sure to use less, as it is more concentrated.
- When cooking the steak, be sure to sear it over high heat to create a nice crust.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the steak to your desired doneness.
- When broiling the tomatoes, be sure to keep an eye on them so that they don't burn.
Conclusion:
These recipes are all delicious and easy to make. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.
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