Some years ago, I planted a grape vine along the side of one wall in my back yard. Even though my yard is nothing more then a glorified patio, since I live in the city, my grape vine is flourishing this year. This spring it is full of young tender green leaves just the right … [Read more...] about Yaprakes Yalangi, Stuffed Grape Leaves
Vegetarian Recipes
El Salvadorian Pupusas
My oldest son is a surfing maniac. On his breaks from school and research, he likes to travel to exotic locals to surf. One of his favorites is El Salvador, that tiny country in Central America with magnificent stretches of beach, great surf, and its own unique and quite tasty … [Read more...] about El Salvadorian Pupusas
Rice Stuffed Tomatoes, Tomates Yenas
On my trip to Turkey, I ate the best tomatoes stuffed with rice reminiscent of my Nona’s. The old people like my Nona had the patience to leave things in the oven just an extra few minutes … [Read more...] about Rice Stuffed Tomatoes, Tomates Yenas
Zucchini Quajado for Passover
What could be more Sephardic then a Fritada or Quajado? Quajado is just a thicker almost soufflé like version of a Fritada. … [Read more...] about Zucchini Quajado for Passover
Apio Agra Dulce, Celery Root with Lemon
For some time now I have been thinking about posting a little spring vegetable often overlooked and yet so delicious and easy to make. Have you every seen those gnarled downright ugly looking bulbous roots with scrawny celery stalks and leaves sticking out of them at a farm … [Read more...] about Apio Agra Dulce, Celery Root with Lemon
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