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  • Cajun Crab Stuffed Flounder with Peri Peri Cream Sauce
    Main Course,  North/South African,  Recipes,  Seafood

    Crab Stuffed Flounder {with Peri Peri Cream Sauce}

    February 18, 2021 / No Comments

    We shall have Crab Stuffed Flounder {with Peri Peri Cream Sauce}. I’m forever running to the grocery store to pick up a few last minute ingredients that inevitably turn into a buggy full.  You know this drill.  Other than to enforce an Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry Week (which we do out of necessity every other month or so) I can’t seem to break this. 

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    Libby Zappala

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    Vietnamese Pork skewers with fine diced veggies, sliced radishes, pickled carrots and rice.

    Vietnamese Pork Tenderloin

    August 6, 2012
    Kung Pao Chicken Soup made healthy at home

    Kung Pao Chicken Soup

    February 19, 2015
    Lemon Basil Shrimp & Pasta

    Lemon Basil Shrimp & Pasta {and some exciting news}

    April 30, 2014
  • North/South African,  Recipes,  Tiny Tips of Thyme

    Braai South African Spice Blend

    January 14, 2021 / 6 Comments

    Braai South African Spice Blend. Several years ago for Christmas, Shelby gave me a Flavors of the World subscription box. It was great fun each month to unpack and explore the contents. Each box was designated to a different region of the world. There were often teas, chocolates, and assorted snacks as well as regional ingredients with recipe cards.

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    Kefta Mkaouara with Poached Eggs

    Kefta Mkaouara {Moroccan Spicy Meatball & Tomato Tagine with Poached Eggs}

    March 19, 2013
    Cajun Crab Stuffed Flounder with Peri Peri Cream Sauce

    Crab Stuffed Flounder {with Peri Peri Cream Sauce}

    February 18, 2021
    African Chicken Peanut Stew {Pot Pie}

    African Chicken Peanut Stew {Pot Pies}

    February 23, 2013
  • Breakfast,  Gluten Free,  North/South African,  Recipes

    Miser Wot {with Baked Eggs}

    November 12, 2013 / 1 Comment

    Shelby and I recently explored Ethiopia.  More precisely we explored her kitchen.  We set out on a Sunday adventure that delivered us to Desta Ethiopian Kitchen, a highly favored restaurant here in Atlanta.  We sampled many, many dishes and decided our favorite of all was the red lentil stew or Miser Wot.

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    Dutch Apple Pie Muffins {Gluten Free}

    February 20, 2021
    Giant Cinnamon Roll with Caramel Drizzle

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    August 19, 2021
    Baked Grits & Eggs with Spinach & Fresh Herbs

    Baked Grits & Eggs {with Spinach & Fresh Herbs}

    May 11, 2013
  • Berbere Seasoning
    North/South African,  Recipes

    Berbere {Ethiopian Spice Mix}

    November 12, 2013 / 2 Comments

    One of our favorite dishes enjoyed at Desta Ethiopian Kitchen was Miser.  Red lentils stewed in a rich spicy berbere sauce with onion, garlic, and ginger.  I set out to recreate this warm and flavorful dish from the ground up. Here is my version of the Berbere spice blend (pronounced burr-burr-ee and meaning “hot”).  I slightly adapted this recipe from Epicurious according to the spices I had on hand and reduced it by half.

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    Libby Zappala

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    Kefta Mkaouara with Poached Eggs

    Kefta Mkaouara {Moroccan Spicy Meatball & Tomato Tagine with Poached Eggs}

    March 19, 2013
    Shark Kebobs aka Shark Bites

    Shark Kebabs {aka Shark Bites}

    October 1, 2012
    North African Chicken with Spicy Green Sauce

    North African Chicken {with Spicy Green Sauce}

    December 23, 2012
  • Ethiopian Vegetarian Platter
    North/South African,  The Blog

    Ethiopian Kitchen {Sundays with Shelby}

    September 9, 2013 / 6 Comments

    I had a fabulous day yesterday, spent in the company of my daughter Shelby.  As often as possible, and most always on Sundays, we get together for a day of catching up.  No matter how often we speak on the phone there’s nothing like the feeling that overcomes me every time I see her and each time we spend a day creating life’s memories.

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    Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash

    Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash {B is for Braising}

    January 25, 2013
    Cajun Crab Stuffed Flounder with Peri Peri Cream Sauce

    Crab Stuffed Flounder {with Peri Peri Cream Sauce}

    February 18, 2021
    North African Chicken with Spicy Green Sauce

    North African Chicken {with Spicy Green Sauce}

    December 23, 2012
  • Kefta Mkaouara with Poached Eggs
    Beef,  Cuisine,  Main Course,  North/South African,  Recipes

    Kefta Mkaouara {Moroccan Spicy Meatball & Tomato Tagine with Poached Eggs}

    March 19, 2013 / 18 Comments

    I wanted to share one more Winter Thyme Spice Exploration dish before I mentally checked into Spring.  When I discovered Kefta Mkaouara, a traditional Moroccan tagine dish, it offered all the right components.  Lovely spices, fresh herbs, wonderfully seasoned mini-meatballs, and poached eggs all slow cooked in glorious tomato and olive sauce in our new Tagine.  Beautiful. 

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    Shepherd's Pie with seasoned ground meat and vegetables topped with mashed potatoes

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    March 17, 2021

    Hot Reuben Dip

    March 6, 2019
    Thai Beef Salad

    Thai Beef Salad {with Fresh Herbs}

    May 16, 2013
  • African Chicken Peanut Stew {Pot Pie}
    Main Course,  North/South African,  Poultry,  Recipes

    African Chicken Peanut Stew {Pot Pies}

    February 23, 2013 / 2 Comments

    The first time we made African Chicken Peanut Stew was the day Shelby and I discovered Penzey’s Spices.  I bought three spices that day, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and cardamom seeds.  You see, earlier that morning I had read my first ‘non-family/friend’ comment on Lemony Thyme.  It’s hard to explain the feeling but I was a titch giddy.  Perhaps it’s like being in high school and having a crush on the most popular kid in school, who doesn’t even know you exist.  Then one day, out of nowhere, they greet you by name.  What?!  Me, you know my name?  And my mother didn’t put you up to this?  It’s the kind of thing…

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    Jarlsberg BLT with Fried Egg

    The Jarlsberg BLT with Fried Egg

    February 26, 2013

    Baked Sweet Potato {with Curried Chicken}

    September 14, 2013

    Easy Baked Feta & Tomato Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli

    August 11, 2021
  • Moroccan Couscous Salad
    North/South African,  Salads & Side Dishes,  Vegetarian

    Moroccan Couscous Salad {Share the Love}

    February 20, 2013 / 4 Comments

    “It’s my pleasure.” What a lovely statement and I mean that so sincerely when it comes to cooking for my co-workers.  Today was a lunch meeting for our fabulous Customer Service Team.  I shared BBQ Turkey Burgers, Smoked Paprika Sweet Potato Chips and this Moroccan Couscous Salad which is just bursting with flavor.

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    Kefta Mkaouara with Poached Eggs

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    March 19, 2013
    Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash

    Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash {B is for Braising}

    January 25, 2013
    North African Lamb Kebobs

    North African Lamb Kebabs {with Cilantro Mint Pesto}

    August 23, 2012
  • Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash
    Beef,  Gluten Free,  Main Course,  North/South African,  Recipes

    Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash {B is for Braising}

    January 25, 2013 / 1 Comment

    Santa Claus is quite perceptive.  I mean he brought me a Terracotta Tagine for Christmas and it wasn’t even on my list.  How did he know?!!  Working perfectly into our Winter Thyme Spice Exploration plan, we put that baby to good use tonight.  We turned a basic beef stew into a fragrant adventure with this Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash.  Paprika, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne came together with tangy tomatoes and sweet butternut squash to create a BIG flavor sauce.  The beef was tender, as slow braised beef should be, and completely infused with Moroccan love.  I’m smiling.

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    Shepherd's Pie with seasoned ground meat and vegetables topped with mashed potatoes

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    March 17, 2021
    Corned Beef Hash

    Corned Beef Hash {with Poached Eggs}

    March 11, 2019

    Spaghetti & Meatball Casserole of Love!

    August 25, 2021
  • North African Chicken with Spicy Green Sauce
    Gluten Free,  Main Course,  North/South African,  Poultry,  Recipes

    North African Chicken {with Spicy Green Sauce}

    December 23, 2012 / 1 Comment

    It’s hard to believe that just three short months ago I was harvesting my fresh herbs and hanging them by their toes to dry, as we began Autumn Thyme.  Now I can hardly wait for Winter Thyme ~ A Spice Exploration.  Shortly after Christmas, we’ll be unveiling our new Winter Thyme banner….but for now, I’ll give you a preview of what’s to come.  Presenting North African Chicken with Spicy Green Sauce.

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    August 5, 2012

    Greek Salad

    January 23, 2014
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Hi, I'm Libby and welcome to Lemony Thyme. I hope you'll enjoy this collection of recipes, eating experiences, and food photography. My cooking abilities rose to a new level when I started incorporating fresh herbs. I began to understand the term ‘layers of flavor’ and found myself deconstructing dishes with my tongue to identify each ingredient.

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