copper fire pit

What followed the invention of fire? The party. That's because once man had a warm, inviting place to gather, everyone wanted to congregate in his cave. Not much has changed today except the quality of the fire pit. This one is made of heavy-gauge solid copper by artisans in Turkey.


The Essential Mediterranean Cookbook

Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East all share the shores of the sparkling Mediterranean -- conjuring up images of olive groves and lemon trees, the aroma of wild oregano, and warm evenings spent sipping drinks and nibbling on delicious meze, tapas, or antipasto platters. Many of the spices, herbs, vegetables, and other ingredients are common throughout these beautiful places; however, the rich history and interesting origins of each country has led to differences in how the ingredients are used. With over 600 full-color photographs, The Essential Mediterranean Cookbook provides a comprehensive pictorial guide to the area and its celebrated cuisine.

 


Summer Barbecue Recipes
Grilled Meats, Poultry & Seafood

Featured Cookbook:

Classic Turkish Cookery

This unique collection of traditional dishes from the Anatolian heartlands and classical recipes from the Palace kitchens of the Ottoman sultans includes mouthwatering meze and fresh, light salads; succulent casseroles with dried and fresh fruit; aromatic pilafs dotted with pine nuts; unforgettable vegetable dishes - including a selection of dolmas (stuffed vegetables); and, of course, desserts from sweet and syrupy pastries to refreshing ice creams and sorbets. They are low in fat and high in vegetables, fruits, and grains -- a style of eating perfectly suited to today's health-conscious cook.


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Summer Barbecue & Luau Party Planning


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Turkish Lamb Burgers

Burgers make regular appearances on the summer grill, but this Turkish burger recipe is anything but ordinary, gaining its unique flavor from a blend of cayenne pepper, cumin, pumpkin pie spice and yogurt. Suggested side dishes for this grilled lamb recipe include Mediterranean Couscous Salad and Mint-Apricot Carrot Salad


grilling station

Our ultimate grilling assistant lets them handle it all—from the burgers to the buns to their beer—with ease and style.

Prepare charcoal grill or preheat gas grill for 10 minutes, to a medium-high heat.

Combine lamb, 1/2 c. onions, 1 tsp salt, pumpkin pie spice and 1/4 tsp. cayenne in a medium bowl. Mix gently. Divide lamb mixture into equal portions and shape each into a 1/2 inch thick patty.

Combine yogurt, cumin, remaining 1/4 c. onions. 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp cayenne in small bowl. Stir to blend. Let stand 15 minutes.

Grill lamb burgers over medium-hot heat for 4 minutes. Turn and grill for 4 minutes more or until no longer pink, for medium doneness.

Open pita breads to make pockets (careful not to rip), and insert one burger in each pocket. Spoon in yogurt mixture and tomatoes, dividing equally among all four pitas, and serve.

 

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs, ground lamb
1 c. chopped green onions (about 4)
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 c. plain yogurt or soy yogurt
1 tsp. ground cumin

4 Pita Bread Pockets. top 1/4 cut off of each
1 cup tomatoes, diced (use Romas or heirlooms)

Serves 4.


grilling tool set

Remember the handyman's mantra: the right tool for the right job. In this case, it takes the right four tools to achieve grilling perfection.
Stainless-steel set is made with hefty Indonesian nyatoh wood handles. Stainless-steel loops on the handles make it easy to hang tools on or near the grillset. Includes spatula, tongs, turning fork and grill brush.


Meze : Small Plates to Savor and Share from the Mediterranean Table

80 meze recipes to pair with ouzo or Greek wines, and show American home cooks how a varied gathering of Greek, Turkish and Lebanese flavors-olives, anchovies, cured beef, cheese, good bread-can make for a perfect brunch or buffet spread. Chapters cover culinary themes such as Dips, Spreads and Relishes, Small Egg Dishes, Finger Foods and Fried Treats, and A Sea's Bounty of Mezethes; dishes range from Fluffy Fish-Roe Dip with Ground Almonds (a variant of the classic taramosalata), to Three-Cheese Phyllo Triangles with Onions and Yogurt, to Marinated Panfried Shrimp in the Shell, to Grilled Greek Meat Patties with Chopped Tomatoes, Spicy Yogurt, and Lemon.