Tarator is a favorite sauce in the Eastern Mediterranean. Serve it with shawarma, fish, falafel, kefta or over vegetables.
Tag: Lemons
Limoncello
This popular after-dinner liqueur from the south of Italy is classically made with lemons from the Isle of Capri.
Lemonade
Freshly made lemonade is a summertime favorite in the United States, where ramshackle stands selling glasses of the sweet-tart beverage are a favorite way for children to earn a little spending money.
Leems
Preserved lemons are a common pickle in North Africa. Their intense lemon flavor is valued as a bright addition to soups, stews and tagines.
Granita al Limone
Popular in Sicily and with a rougher texture than sorbetto, the Italian ice called granita is an easy-to-fix palate cleanser or finish for any summer meal.
Gamberetti all’Agro
Gamberetti all'agro is a simple antipasto is popular all along the Italian coast. The simple flavors of the poached shrimp mingled with citrusy juice make a perfect finger food.
Djej Emshmel
Djej emshmel is a popular Moroccan chicken tagine. The unique flavor of the chicken slow simmered with olives and preserved lemons highlights the best aspects of Moroccan cuisine.
Poulet Yassa
In this West African chicken dish, a long marinade in lemon juice tenderizes the chicken and gives it an incomparable flavor.