Grilled Eggplant Gyros with Fresh Tzatziki
No mystery meat here! Instead, you’ve got 100% real eggplant with charry grilled goodness as the star of this super flavorful, super saucy gyro for vegetarians—or part-time vegetarians! One of the secrets to its scrumptiousness is the homemade gyro seasoning. INGREDIENTS: 1 large (1 1/4 pound) eggplant, cut into 12 rounds 3 tbls extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 recipe Jackie’s Greek Gyro Seasoning (see below) 1 1/3 cups plain fat-free Greek yogurt or vegan alternative Juice
Mediterranean Salad with Sumac Tahini Dressing
Give this tasty Mediterranean summer salad from Jackie Newgent a try! INGREDIENTS: 2 tbls tahini 2 tbls unsweetened peppermint tea or water 1 tbl fresh lemon juice ½ tsp sumac Pinch of sea salt 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach or other greens, such as baby arugula or mesclun 1/3 cup canned drained chickpeas* 12-15 small fresh mint leaves 2 tbls fresh pomegranate seeds (arils) DIRECTIONS: Add the tahini, mint tea, lemon juice, sumac, and salt to a jar or other container with a
Rum soaked Summer Pineapple Rings
This super quick and easy recipe is a lot of fun.. try also cubed on skewers, alone or with other grilled veggies. Makes a great alternative fruity side to your chicken or pork summer BBQ! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup dark rum 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon (plus extra for dusting) 1 pineapple, cored and cut into about 6-8 rings (choose desired thickness) Mint leaves to garnish - optional INSTRUCTIONS: In a small bowl, mix together rum, brown sugar, and cinnamon. T
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