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
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Weekday Lentil Soup
Lentils are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet used as part of a complete protein in vegetarian diets or used as a low calorie, vitamin and fibre rich part of any diet. There are many different colors … [Read more...] about Weekday Lentil Soup
Mid Winter Family Shabbat Dinner
This week has been incredibly rainy and gloomy. With a low cloud deck overhead I listened to my own rhythmic breathing and focused my attention on all the thoughts buzzing around in my head, my inner monologue. I decided on Monday that it was a week for thanksgiving and I would … [Read more...] about Mid Winter Family Shabbat Dinner
Ghormeh Sabzi Soup, Persian Green Herb Soup
Living in Beverly Hills affords me the opportunity to be up close and personal with many Iranians. There is a very large Persian population in Beverly Hills and the Westside of Los Angeles. The majority fled tyranny after the demise of the Shah. Beverly Hills is so ethnic that … [Read more...] about Ghormeh Sabzi Soup, Persian Green Herb Soup
Green Bean and Tomato Stew (Fasoulia con Tomat y Carne)
Sometimes everyone in my household is running in a different direction. I have girls’ night out, Michael goes to yoga, and boys are busy with school… I refuse to succumb to fast food fare. Therefore, this is a dish that you can make in the morning or even the night before and … [Read more...] about Green Bean and Tomato Stew (Fasoulia con Tomat y Carne)
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