Schwarma is an extremely flavorful, spicy, Israeli, Middle Eastern masterpiece of a sandwich. You may think that this is something you can only eat at a restaurant or schwarma counter, but I beg to differ. Tonight I had my Superbowl inspiration to serve a schwarma buffet for … [Read more...] about Schwarma
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Celery Root Latkes
My friend Sheilah Kaufman asked me the other day if I had a Sephardic latke recipe for Hanukah. … [Read more...] about Celery Root Latkes
Braised Artichoke Hearts
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
Rodanchas with Kalavasa
Hearing about an alternative to pumpkin borekas used to fulfill the simanim of squash for the Rosh Hashanah dinner blessings (Yehi Ratzones), I endeavored to find a picture or recipe. I have no memory of my mom or Nona making these. I am not sure which Sephardic people made … [Read more...] about Rodanchas with Kalavasa
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