1,000 Foods To Eat Project

Lobio Satsivi – 1,000 Foods to Eat Project

September 14, 2019 by Grace Leave a Comment

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I’m soooo excited. At the time I write this, Thanksgiving is a couple of months away, and my thoughts are already turning to what dishes I might be able to bring to the gathering at my sister’s home. The staple green bean dish for Thanksgiving is the very well known green bean casserole. Now, I’ve nothing against green bean casserole, however I love to try new foods and I’m determined to bring lobio satsivi to Thanksgiving this year as a new side dish for friends and family to try.

Lobio satsivi??

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Parsley – 1,000 Foods to Eat Project

September 4, 2019 by Grace Leave a Comment

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Parsley is listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. She says that the foods she lists in her book are the tastes that every food lover should experience or dream about. I am 26 foods in, and Parsley is food #27!

My research about parsley enabled me to see how versatile this delicious herb is, as well as how good it is for you! It most definitely deserves a place as one of the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die!

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Za’atar – 1,000 Foods to Eat Project

August 20, 2019 by Grace Leave a Comment

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Za’atar is listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. She says that the foods she lists in her book are the tastes that every food lover should experience or dream about. I am 25 foods in, and Za’atar is food #26!

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What is Za’atar?

Za’atar is both an herb, as well as a spice mix. As an herb, it is native to the Middle East and the scientific name is Origanum syriacum. It is also the same as the biblical hyssop.

As a spice mix, the mix can vary depending upon what country it is from, according to flavor preference. However, it generally contains thyme, oregano, sesame seeds, salt, and sometimes sumac.

Take the time to smell this highly aromatic spice, and get a sense of the nutty and earthy aroma it has.

The Za’atar Spices I Have Tried

I’ve had the opportunity to sample 2 types of Za’atar so far. One is from a spice kit that my sister gave me, Chef’s Daughter World Traveler Gift Collection Travel Spice Kit – 12 Artisan Spice Blends. This one contained Lebanese Za’atar, and this particular mix included sumac. Sumac is commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking, and has a tart and citrusy flavor.

The second type I tried, was one I purchased from my local grocery store, by McCormick. This organic seasoning contained thyme and oregano, sesame seed, and lemon peel, and salt…no sumac.

Other Za’atar Options

Browsing around on Amazon, I can see there are quite a few varieties to choose from, and I have zeroed in on one called USimplySeason Za’atar Spice which I’d love to try! This one contains sumac, which I absolutely love.

Are you interested in making your own Za’atar spice blend? I found a recipe for Lebanese Za’atar Spice Blend from the blog Kevin is Cooking which looks amazing and I’ll have to give that a try sometime soon!

How To Use Za’atar

Za’atar is great for bread dipping and mixing into hummus. You can also add to flat breads and vegetables, and also great as a rub for meats or even to season seafood!

So far, I have added it to my hummus and eaten pita with it (scrumptious!). This is great as a snack and I will say PERFECT FOR BREAKFAST AS WELL!!

I have also tried it with tilapia, which was superb. The recipe for this is Lebanese Za’atar Spiced Tilapia.

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Za'atar. I love practicing pronouncing this word…I think it can sound beautiful pronounced correctly but I have a ways to go. Za'atar is a supremely aromatic spice, and is a mixture of salt, thyme, sesame seeds, and other spices. It is commonly used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, and it is an amazing spice! This delicious spice pairs nicely with seafood, so I decided to try tilapia seasoned with Za'atar and I had a delicious taste of the Middle East on my table in about 10 minutes. Pair with some pearled couscous (I used Near East brand) or warmed pita bread for an easy, quick, and yummy meal! Get the recipe here: https://explorecookeat.com/lebanese-zaatar-spiced-tilapia/ Cheers! Grace #cleaneating #eatclean #tilapia #tilapiarecipe #zaatar #quickandeasymeals #quickandeasyfood #onmyplate #dinnertonight #lovetocook #lovetoeat #lovetocookandeat #frommykitchen #seafoodrecipes #cleansimpleeats #eatwellbewell #simpleeats #cleansimpleeats

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I have really enjoyed getting to play around with this spice! In the future I’ll use it as a rub for lamb, which is recommended by Mimi Sheraton in her book.

1,000 Foods to Eat Project

Please follow along with me on this quest to try the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, from the book by Mimi Sheraton! Join me in this journey and discover new foods, experiences, and cuisines which I hope will add inspiration, fun, and joy to your life! Visit the 1,000 Foods to Eat Project page to view a list of the foods tried so far.

Za’atar is #26 on my list of foods to try. 26 down, 974 to go!

If you’d like to follow along and be a part of the 1,000 Foods Project, please sign up to get the latest recipes and inspiration for you to expand your food comfort zone! It’s an incredible journey, please join me by signing up here. 🙂

Thank you for reading and if you have any comments or suggestions I would be honored if you would share them below!

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Hoppin’ John – 1,000 Foods to Eat Project

August 10, 2019 by Grace Leave a Comment

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One of the most delicious of Southern dishes should not be eaten only on New Year’s Day. Hoppin’ John is for any day!

Hoppin’ John is listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. She says that the foods she lists in her book are the tastes that every food lover should experience or dream about.

I am 24 foods in, and this is my #25 food. After 25 foods, I absolutely trust the judgment of Ms. Sheraton and am on a quest to try each and every one of these foods.

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Pasta!!!! 1,000 Foods to Eat Project Food #24

August 6, 2019 by Grace Leave a Comment

I am on a quest to experience and enjoy the 1,000 Foods to Eat in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. She says that the foods she lists in her book are the tastes that every food lover should experience or dream about.

Some of the foods are easy, and some of the food are hard. So.. this one is particularly easy…who hasn’t tried pasta?!?!?! My second question is who doesn’t love pasta?!?!? Pasta is food #24 on my quest to try each and every one of the foods listed in this awesome book.

What is Pasta?

Dictionary.com defines pasta as: “any of various flour-and-egg food preparations of Italian origin, made of thin, unleavened dough and produced in a variety of forms, usually served with a sauce and sometimes stuffed.”

Pasta has two broad categories that it is divided into: fresh and dried. The shapes and varieties of pasta seem to be endless…but actually in my research I found there are approximately 350 different types of pasta, and many many more names for them! For example, what one person calls farfalle, another may call bowtie.

The history of pasta goes back centuries, and although I am not sure how true the legend of Marco Polo bringing the first pasta over from China is, I love the story.

Incredibly Versatile – There is a Pasta for Everyone!

With 350 types of pasta, and seemingly endless varieties of sauces and ingredients, there is definitely a pasta dish for everyone!

Although I do like tomato sauce based pasta dishes, my tasted tend to lean toward pasta dishes that are not tomato based.

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I'm on a journey to try the 1,000 foods listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die. Some of the foods are easy and familiar, and some of the foods are somewhat difficult. So my #24 food is particularly easy…pasta, which is one of my favorites! Luckily, I have four great pasta recipes which I'd love to share, and are some of my go to recipes when I want a quick, easy, and delicious 5 star pasta meal (which is almost every night). 🙂 Linguine Alle Vongole Linguine With Pancetta and Peas Linguine With Delicious Parsley Pesto Puglian Orecchiette With Broccoli I guess you can tell I love linguine. 🙂 If you love pasta, please try one of these recipes…I think you'll love them. 🙂 Find the recipes at the site in my bio…which is http://www.explorecookeat.com. Cheers everyone! Grace #pasta #ilovepasta #1000foodstoeatbeforeyoudie #onmyplate #dinnertonight #pastamania #sabestfoodpics #pastalovers #pastalove #pastaporn #carbdinner #instapasta #pastaaddict #budgetmeals #pastapasta

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I have a few go to pasta dish recipes that I’d love to share, and they are:

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Darjeeling Tea – 1,000 Foods to Eat Project

July 27, 2019 by Grace Leave a Comment

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I confess…I am not much of a tea drinker. Even after spending 7 years living in England I never developed a taste for tea. That may change after Darjeeling though.

So I tried Darjeeling tea because it is listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. She says that the foods she lists in her book are the tastes that every food lover should experience or dream about.

I am 22 foods in, and this is my #23 food. After 22 foods, I absolutely trust the judgment of Ms. Sheraton and am on a quest to try each and every one of these foods.

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Endive au Jambon Sauce Mornay – 1,000 Foods to Eat Project

July 20, 2019 by Grace Leave a Comment

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I am working my way through the book 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, by Mimi Sheraton. I’m on a quest to try each and every one of these foods.

Some of the foods (dishes) are very familiar, and some are new to me. This Belgian classic, Endives With Ham and Mornay Sauce, or Endive au Jambon Sauce Mornay, is both new to me, and a revelation to me!

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Flaeskeaeggekage – Danish Bacon and Egg Pancake Recipe – 1,000 Foods to Eat Project

July 6, 2019 by Grace 2 Comments

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Danish Bacon and Egg Pancake topped with chives

Flaeskeaeggekage…where have you been all my life? 🙂

Flaeskeaeggekage aka Danish Bacon and Egg Pancake, is simply divine. This food is one of the foods listed in the book 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, by Mimi Sheraton. It is #21 in my quest to try each and every one of the foods in the book.

Learning how to pronounce “Flaeskeaeggekage” is probably more difficult than learning how to make this delicious dish.

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Russian Ground Chicken Cutlet – Kotlety Pozharskie – 1,000 Foods to Eat Project

July 2, 2019 by Grace Leave a Comment

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One regret I have is not having discovered Kotlety Pozharskie prior to now. These Russian ground chicken cutlets are out of this world delicious! This couldn’t be simpler to prepare. You make the cutlets by mixing ground chicken, milk soaked bread, butter, and salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into cutlets, and then roll in breadcrumbs. Fry these delicacies in butter, and the results are incredibly moist and juicy cutlets!