Tatziki (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)

Another one of the recipes I prepared for my February Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24 Picnic on the Piste which is a mediterranean mezze on the slopes of Heavenly Ski Resort.  Perfect to bring in a little plastic container and served with pita bread or flat bread. This refreshing dip can also be served as a [...]

Kadin Budu (Deep Fried Lamb Meatballs)

A great addition to any Mediterranean mezze, these delicious meatballs can be made with ground lamb or ground beef.  You can also use cilantro or parsley instead of the chopped mint. Excellent with tatziki.
Ingredients:

1 cup ground lamb
4 stalks green onions, chopped finely
2 tbs cooked long grain rice
2 tbs finely chopped fresh mint
1 tsp salt and [...]

Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Picnic on the Piste

If there is one thing I learned living here in the Sierras, it is the fact that the weather report is never 100% reliable. Even during a 24-hour period, a forecast of “snow storm” could mean bluebird skies in a matter of hours.  So when I proposed a PICNIC ON THE PISTE on the world [...]