Pita pockets.Pita "Pain in the ass." See digispeak. PITA - Pain in the arse/ass. bread, with its empty center, seems to await AWAIT, crim. law. Seems to signify what is now understood by lying in wait, or way-laying. a wide range of fillings, simple or sophisticated, for the lunchbox, party, or supper Supper is the name for the evening meal in some dialects of English - ordinarily the last meal of the day, usually the meal that comes after dinner. The term is derived from the French souper . Pita bread is a flat, circular bread that has its origins in the Mediterranean Mediterranean named after the Mediterranean Sea or region. Mediterranean coast fever see theileriaannulata infection in cattle. Mediterranean fever see malta fever. lands of the Middle East. Here, the pita is often sold individually, but in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , these pita pockets are generally packaged and labeled: peeta, pitah, pitta pitta (pĭt`ə), name used to refer to a genus (Pitta) of small, plump, brightly colored birds. The genus, including some twenty-three species, constitutes the whole of the family Pittidae. , or "pocket bread." The word "pita" is derived de·rive v. de·rived, de·riv·ing, de·rives v.tr. 1. To obtain or receive from a source. 2. from the classical Greek In desktop publishing, to display text in a representative form in which the actual letters are not discernible, because the screen resolution isn't high enough to display them properly. The software lets you set which font sizes should be greeked. term, "to cook." The pockets formed during the baking baking: see cooking. baking Process of cooking by dry heat, especially in an oven. Baked products include bread, cookies, pies, and pastries. process are suited to be filled with any of an infinite (mathematics) infinite - 1. Bigger than any natural number. There are various formal set definitions in set theory: a set X is infinite if (i) There is a bijection between X and a proper subset of X. (ii) There is an injection from the set N of natural numbers to X. variety of stuffings. Your imagination is the only limit. All these recipes Recipes by category Albanian cuisine
MAGIC IN YOUR POCKETS (Serves 4) A no-cook pita pocket pleasure. 1/2 cup fresh avocado 4 heaping Tablespoons crumbled tofu 2.25-ounce can chopped black dives 1/2 cup minced flesh spinach leaves 2 heaping Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 Tablespoons tahini Salt or salt substitute and highly ground black pepper, to taste Cut four pita pockets in half. Lightly mash all ingredients and seasonings with a fork. Pack each pocket with filling and serve at once. Total calories per 1/4 filling: 167 Fat: 15 grams Carbohydrates: 7 grams Protein: 4 grams Sodium: 155 milligrams Fiber: 4 grams ROASTED VEGGIE POWER PACK (Serves 4) There's no cleanup after preparing This delightful filling. 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup chopped turnips 1/2 cup well cleaned, chopped leeks 1 cup unpeeled chopped red potatoes Low-sodium soy sauce, to taste 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Oil a double layer of foil and cover with carrots, turnips, leeks, and potatoes. Splash mixture with a few drops of soy sauce, and seal tightly. Bake for about 40 minutes. If the vegetables aren't soft enough yet, continue cooking until they are easily mashed with a fork. Let cool until you can handle foil. Open packet, mash contents to a soft pulp, and stir in parsley. Let cool a bit, then pack your pockets. Total calories 1/4 filling: 77 Fat: 4 grams Carbohydrates: 11 grams Protein: 1 gram Sodium: 159 milligrams Fiber: 2 grams HERBED WALNUT-MUSHROOM "CAVIAR" (Serves 4) Pack your pockets with a delightful treat that makes elegant party fare. 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 pound chopped fresh mushrooms 1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup wheat germ One pinch dried basil One pinch dried oregano 1 bay leaf 2 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1/3-1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup shredded fresh spinach leaves In a pan or skillet with lid, saute garlic and onions in oil until they are soft. Add mushrooms and soy sauce. Cook until all ingredients are soft and well-mixed. Add wheat germ, herbs, and nuts. Mix well, cover at once, then set aside, and let cool. Fill each pocket equally with spinach and the "caviar." For party food, cut pita pockets into eight wedges. Total calories per 1/4 filling: 164 Fat: 11 grams Carbohydrates: 13 grams Protein: 6 grams Sodium: 114 milligrams Fiber: 3 grams PEANUTTY FILLING FOR SCHOOL LUNCH POCKETS (Serves 4) An easy-to-fix, easy-to-eat treat for the lunchbox set. 1/2 cup finely shredded fresh carrots 1/2 cup organic peanut butter 1/4 cup crushed peanuts 1/4 cup wheat germ 4 heaping Tablespoons chopped fresh bean sprouts Mix all ingredients, pack pockets equally, wrap, and set in lunchbox with some fresh fruit for dessert. Total calories 1/4 filling: 275 Fat: 21 grams Carbohydrates: 13 grams Protein: 12 grams Sodium: 86 milligrams Fiber: 4 grams FIESTA FILLING FOR THE POCKETS (Serve 4) The cuisine of the Southwest offers a healthy filling for a pita pocket. 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes 1 Tablespoon lime juice One pinch garlic powder One pinch ground black pepper One pinch red chili powder 1 cup shredded roasted red pepper, from a jar or your oven 3/4 cup cooked and finely mashed pinto beans 1/2 cup chopped avocado 2 Tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/2 cup shredded lettuce Puree tomatoes, lime juice, garlic powder, black pepper, chili powder, and red pepper in a blender. Scrape into bowl, and mix in beans, avocado, and cilantro. Chill for 1 hour. Pack each pocket equally with lettuce and filling. Total calories per 1/4 filling: 96 Fat: 4 grams Carbohydrates: 13 grams Protein: 3 grams Sodium: 287 milligrams Fiber: 5 grams TAMARI AND TOFU PITA POCKET CENTERS (Serves 4) Try a new taste treat inside your pita bread. 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 green scallions (green onions), trimmed and minced 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 cup crumbled tofu 2 Tablespoons tamari 1 cup finely chopped, drained, and cooked greens (kale, spinach, broccoli, etc.) One pinch salt One pinch ground white pepper One pinch paprika Saute onions and scallions in oil. Remove from heat and stir in tofu along with tamari. Add greens and seasonings. Cover for a few minutes. If the mixture gets too dry, add a few drops of vegetable broth or water. Pack pita pockets and serve warm. Total calories per 1/4 filling: 136 Fat: 10 grams Carbohydrates: 7 grams Protein: 7 grams Sodium: 517 milligrams Fiber: 2 grams Jaqueline Dunnington Dunnington is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 6 km (4 mi) east of the city of York. It has a a pleasant older centre of which parts are a conservation area, surrounded by modern development that is generally well-planned. is a freelance Writer from Santa Fe Santa Fe, city, Argentina Santa Fe, city (1991 pop. 341,000), capital of Santa Fe prov., NE Argentina, a river port near the Paraná, with which it is connected by canal. , NM, and a frequent contributor to the Vegetarian vegetarian /veg·e·tar·i·an/ (vej?e-tar´e-an) 1. one who practices vegetarianism. 2. pertaining to vegetarianism. veg·e·tar·i·an n. One who practices vegetarianism. Journal. |
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