Artichokes are an essential Sephardic vegetable. When I was a child, artichokes were only available in the spring. Basically the California coast harvest period was from April to June, and then, you had to wait until next year. … [Read more...] about Braised Artichoke Hearts
Brown Rice Mejedra
Mejedra, Majadra, or even Enjadra are various spellings for a Middle Eastern, Sephardic comfort food. Warm and earthy, the slightly sweet and toasty flavor of well done caramelized onions with rice containing lentils is very satisfying. It is often eaten plain, as a side dish, … [Read more...] about Brown Rice Mejedra
Persimmon Salad With Butter Lettuce
Some years ago I had the pleasure of eating at a local restaurant here in Los Angeles called Table 8. Although Table 8 has unfortunately since closed, Chef Govind Armstrong continues with a new restaurant. One salad I enjoyed was with butter lettuce and persimmons. … [Read more...] about Persimmon Salad With Butter Lettuce
Pumpkin Pie With Ginger Cookie Crust
Two days to go before Thanksgiving and the old familiar dilemma pops up. Do I make the traditional dishes that everyone loves or is there room for any innovation? … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Pie With Ginger Cookie Crust
Honey Crisp Apple and Blackberry Pie
Pie reigns supreme as the best Thanksgiving dessert. In our home we like pumpkin, pecan, lemon meringue, and apple. I always make one or two new things, just to try them, but we have pie for sure. Several years ago a new variety of apple showed up in local markets here. … [Read more...] about Honey Crisp Apple and Blackberry Pie
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