Tag Archives: Mediterranean

Tomato Tart Niçoise

Posted on September 16, 2011 by scarpettakate

The tomatoes are finally shining around here, and I’ve been serving them up in plain slabs, naked and unadorned save for a dusting of salt and pepper. After awhile, I figured even perfect tomatoes might like to get a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged anchovy, baked, baking, capers, caramelized onions, early fall, first course, Mediterranean, Nicoise, olives, pescetarian, puff pastry, savory, simple, summer, tart | 1 Comment

Falafel with Tzatziki

Posted on April 16, 2011 by scarpettakate

And now, ladies and gentlemen, a (not-very-well-researched) brief history of San Francisco street food. First up: the taco truck, a portable taqueria in a shiny, well-scrubbed trailer offering chicken mole burritos and a Coke. There’s the beloved Tamale Lady who … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged chick peas, falafel, garbanzo beans, greek yogurt, Mediterranean, San Francisco, sandwich, street food, tzatiki, tzatziki, vegan, vegetarian | 12 Comments

Brandade

Posted on February 16, 2011 by scarpettakate

Fans of comfort food, of warm-and-creamy appetizers, of dips and spreads and cheeses: you are going to love me for this. Seafood lovers will swoon. Southerners raised on crab dip and mavens of New York deli whitefish salad, meet your … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged appetizer, bacalao, bacalhau, baccala, baguette, brandade de morue, cod, creamy, dip, first course, fish, french, garlic, Mediterranean, morue, olive oil, pescetarian, puree, salt cod, salted cod, seafood, winter | 5 Comments

Garlicky White Beans

Posted on January 19, 2011 by scarpettakate

I’ve been waiting for just the right time to introduce you. I didn’t want rush things. I realized I had to earn your trust a bit, because really, who’s going to get excited over a heap of beans? Hopefully you. … Continue reading →