Just a simple meal

A simple meal. That was the request. Some lamb chops, salad. How about some couscous? Sure. That's easy. Ah, but what else. Thinking of a Greek theme. So I start a marinade for the chops of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and a little salt and pepper. Simple.

My garden is producing lettuce and spinach. So a great salad is in the mix. Fresh made salad dressing and decent tomatoes from Costco.

I have a great couscous recipe from a Middle Eastern cookbook I picked up in California one time. The book originates in Australia of all places and  has many great recipes. The couscous is made with shallots, currants and slivered almonds. I substituted sauteed leeks from my garden.

Ah, then I get a craving for hummus. I have a fabulous recipe from Cooks Illustrated. And, of course, one needs pita bread to go along with all of this. So out comes the pita recipe from the Australian Middle Eastern cookbook. Okay not so simple anymore. But simply delicious.