Every year my husband Michael and I build a Sukkah at our home in preparation for the holiday of Sukkot. Our first attempts in the early years, were no more then a rickety … [Read more...] about Stuffed Cabbage for Sukkot
Side Dish
Oven Fried Shitake Mushroom Fries
Earthy, chewy, meat like, with a rich smoothness imparted from olive oil, highlighted, and sharpened with good sea salt, the flavor of Oven Fried Shitake mushrooms is an addiction worth having. Recently I started buying big bags of perfect Shitakes … [Read more...] about Oven Fried Shitake Mushroom Fries
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
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
Brown Rice with Grilled Vegetables
Since we are all trying to eat healthier, brown rice has become a staple in my kitchen. Serving a lot of brown rice presents a dilemma. How do I keep it fresh and interesting? Sometimes it is good just plain … [Read more...] about Brown Rice with Grilled Vegetables
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