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
Sephardic
Spinach Fritada, Sephardic Style
In our family Rosh Hashanah Lunch is a dairy meal. This is the tradition of the Jews from Rhodes or from Turkey. The meal consists of … [Read more...] about Spinach Fritada, Sephardic Style
Borekas With Nuts and Honey
This little nut filled boreka, with a slightly sweet, crisp crust, is simmered in syrup flavored with honey and lemon after baking. They are … [Read more...] about Borekas With Nuts and Honey
Stuffed Zucchini, Kalavasas Yenas
Zucchini, zucchini, everywhere, in the farm market, in the backyard; they come in every size and shape. Some have different names or colors but they are all delectable little squash that can be sautéed, baked, grilled, stuffed, and shredded. … [Read more...] about Stuffed Zucchini, Kalavasas Yenas
Couscous with Root Vegetables
My first introduction to couscous was at summer camp as a child, on a small island in the waters off Puget Sound near Seattle. This was not some slick, organized, professionally run summer camp. This was Sephardic Bikur Cholim congregation summer camp, put together by some … [Read more...] about Couscous with Root Vegetables
Recent Comments