Bastilla, a bit of Moroccan genius, is a dish to serve when you want to impress your guests and have time to cook. Having consumed various Bastillas and been intrigued and delighted with the combination of chicken, cinnamon, and almonds, I never dreamed of recreating it at … [Read more...] about Bastilla, Moroccan Chicken and Phyllo Pie
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Black Eyed Peas with Short Ribs, Fijones or Lubia
This dish is often served as one of starters for the Jewish New Years Dinner. Black eyed peas signify increasing ones merit in life and are used in a Sephardic ceremony … [Read more...] about Black Eyed Peas with Short Ribs, Fijones or Lubia
Pescado Frito
A crisp golden outside leads to moist, flaky, white fish on the inside. Fried fish is one of my favorite dishes for a weeknight dinner or a traditional Turkish Sephardic Shabbat or holiday lunch. For dinner, all you need to add is a crisp Greek salad, mashed potatoes or ‘macaron … [Read more...] about Pescado Frito
Fried Chicken Made Kosher
With one juicy mouthful of crispy, juicy, subtly spiced chicken, I forget all about my mental daily calorie tab. Succulent and crunchy at the same time fried chicken is a winning summer favorite. Making the chicken creates a mess, but it is well worth it to elicit smiles on my … [Read more...] about Fried Chicken Made Kosher
Chipotle Tamarind Veal Chops
When the daylight is at its longest from late May until August, there is time to do a barbecue even for Shabbat Dinner. Last Friday I just wanted to do something simple but delicious for the four of us. No Nona, no grandpa, we were on our own. It was one of those rare Friday … [Read more...] about Chipotle Tamarind Veal Chops
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