After a 3 week tour of Italy, we topped off our vacation with an eleven-day Mediterranean cruise during the month of December aboard the stately Cunard Line Queen Elizabeth. Departing from the ancient Roman port I like to think of the Cunard Queen Elizabeth as "London on the high seas." We boarded the ship at Civitavecchia, an ancient seaport outside of Rome. … [Read more...]
Tahini Salad Dressing and Dip with Mint Recipe
I've always been a huge fan of Middle Eastern cuisine from shish kababs to tabouli and everything in between. One of the sauces I love to spoon over grilled meats and vegetables is a refreshing tahini salad dressing made with herbs, garlic, and lemon. Enjoy this recipe! About Tahini Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. Unlike sesame paste, tahini is made … [Read more...]