As I mentioned in my last post of Individual Meginas, Nina and I had a bit of filling left over. Shall I banish it to the back of the refrigerator in a small plastic container only to be forgotten and re-discovered when it is past its prime? No, let’s complete the circle and use … [Read more...] about Passover Mufleta
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Passover Individual Rolled Megina
Passover Cooking Day With Nina Yesterday was a day well spent. As always, when my friend Nina comes over to cook, her creativity and knowledge never cease to amaze me. Nina said she would teach me to make filled individual rolls, like egg rolls with a meat filling. The idea … [Read more...] about Passover Individual Rolled Megina
Kosher Las Vegas
The dry flats of the Mojave Desert Reserve stretch out in a long meandering valley four thousand feet below the highway, reflecting the midday sun. I am glad I am in my safe air conditioned car observing the beauty of the inhospitable landscape. … [Read more...] about Kosher Las Vegas
Short Rib Tagine
The other day while on the subject of short ribs, short rib tagine sounded very tasty so here is what I made. Oh, before you look at the recipe, the trick to making short ribs a bit healthier, as well as buying well trimmed short ribs, make the dish in the morning, … [Read more...] about Short Rib Tagine
Masapan
Memories of a confection so pure and ethereal are amongst the fondest of my childhood. Great Auntie Touriel made the ultimate delicately formed, feathery textured masapan. Masapan has always been reserved for life’s most important occasions such as weddings,engagements, and … [Read more...] about Masapan
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