LENA'S LUNCHBOX

Tag: entree

  • roasted sweet potatoes with figs, goat cheese, and balsamic reduction

    roasted sweet potatoes with figs, goat cheese, and balsamic reduction

        the middle east has mastered cuisine in a way unparalleled by any other region. most dishes are extremely healthy, consisting of seasonal produce, fresh meat, local cheese, or a combination of the three. middle eastern flavors are vibrant, diverse, and loaded with character. no offense to france, but i would much rather go on a…

  • caramelized onion and goat cheese empanadas

    makes six (one empanada each) servings The best appetizer I’ve ever eaten was a caramelized onion and goat cheese cheesecake. I experienced this sweet-but-not-dessert cheesecake on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Almost every restaurant on the island had a menu of twenty variations of fish & chips, and after the nausea-inducing ferry ride, seafood was not something…