Sephardic, Mediterranean food, and California Cuisine dominate in our home, but every once in a while I crave an Asian inspired stir fry. So simple, this dish took me 35 minutes to make, once I realized I had the ingredients on hand. You will need: 2 (12 ounce) Spencer … [Read more...] about Simple Stir Fry for Dinner
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Pita Bread
Late Friday afternoon I realized in a panic that I did not have any Challah remaining in my magical freezer. I did not want to run to the kosher bakery at the last moment 2 minutes before they close, they close early on Friday, and there was not time to make Challah. What to … [Read more...] about Pita Bread
Biscotti by Carole
Carole Capeloto Aiken is my big sister, an accomplished cook; she has seven grandchildren and knows how to please a crowd. She makes these fabulous almond biscotti with no added fat, no oil, no butter, and no shortening. We made them on Tuesday, very easy, and then, we had the … [Read more...] about Biscotti by Carole
Blackberry Pie
Blackberry pie. Double crust or single the sweet-tart of blackberries is an all time summer favorite flavor. I grew up in the Northwestern United States, Seattle to be specific, where in the 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s blackberries grew wild over every vacant lot, and untended … [Read more...] about Blackberry Pie
Tabouleh
Tabouleh is the perfect summer salad, refreshing, healthy, and easy to make. Served cold or room temperature, it is a fine accompaniment to grilled kufte, kabob, and chicken along with some pita and hummus. Tabouleh is also wonderful on a buffet line up for barbecues. The … [Read more...] about Tabouleh
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