My friend Sheilah Kaufman asked me the other day if I had a Sephardic latke recipe for Hanukah. … [Read more...] about Celery Root Latkes
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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
Roasted Fall Root Vegetables
Fall harvest colors of fiery orange, garnet, pale silver green, and creamy yellow tossed together with shiny jewel like grapes and velvety bits of fresh sage make a dish perfect for the season. A combination of slightly sweet root vegetables roasted to caramel perfection is … [Read more...] about Roasted Fall Root Vegetables
Brussels Sprouts and Date Salad
Last week, while having lunch at the popular eatery Joan’s On Third, I tried a roasted Brussels sprouts salad … [Read more...] about Brussels Sprouts and Date Salad
Porcini and Fig Farfalla
Even though it is only early September and we are thinking of autumn, for me in Southern California it is more a nexus of seasons rather than … [Read more...] about Porcini and Fig Farfalla
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