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This is the correct way to pronounce ‘gyro’

The gyro. ItĢƵ a delicious sandwich typically made with thinly sliced lamb, tzatziki sauce, and onion rolled in a warm pita. Something that simple shouldn’t be so complicated to order. After all, itĢƵ only four letters. But whatĢƵ the proper way to pronounce “gyro?”The word for this ...

Layers are for salads, too

While simplicity often reigns when making salads, a little attention to how you put them together can make a difference — and not just in presentation, but also in flavor. ThereĢƵ certainly nothing wrong with combining all of your salad fixings in a bowl and giving them a good toss. Some ...

An ode to olives

When the weather is hot, and itĢƵ too stifling to cook or move, this salty, briny olive concoction will hit the spot. ItĢƵ called olivada. Similar to tapenade, minus the anchovies, the star ingredient is, you guessed it, olives — three kinds of olives, in fact. While using just one type ...

Cool off with fiery chili-chili chicken thighs

It may sound counterintuitive, but when the weather is hot, the spices should be hotter. Think about it: Many cultures that infuse their cuisine with chiles and spice are warm-weather countries. Sure, many of these five-alarm ingredients are native to their environment, but the simple fact is ...

Irish whiskey chocolate chip cookies could be your new favorite

So, you say you like whiskey and you like chocolate chip cookies? This might just be your new favorite cookies of all time. Chocolate and whiskey (or is it spelled whisky?), perhaps unsurprisingly, go together extremely well. A subtly smokey, nutty whiskey complements the creamy chocolate ...

Quinoa and kale make a perfect summer salad

I call this salad tabbouleh, although many of the ingredients are not what you will typically find in a traditional Middle Eastern tabbouleh salad. Middle Eastern tabbouleh is a puckery bulgur salad, tumbled with fresh herbs and chopped vegetables, and laced with garlic, lemon and olive oil. ...