Hot from the sizzling oil, dripping with warm, lemon scented, honey syrup the bumuelo is a Sephardic tradition. That first bite of sweet crispy goodness is worth the calorie conscious guilt I will feel after eating this traditional goodie. … [Read more...] about Bumuelos or Sephardic Beignet
Holidays
Cranberry, Pear, Apple Crisp
This recipe is one of my favorite fall desserts. I think there was a recipe like this in Bon Appetite many years ago and I adopted it. The combination of tart and sweet with the maple tones of brown sugar is irresistible. All of the fruits are at their peak around Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Cranberry, Pear, Apple Crisp
Kosher Turkey
In our home turkey is king. We all love all the traditional Thanksgiving dishes, but turkey is so good we eat it all year round. To my regret I must admit though, I have a complaint to lodge with kosher turkey processors. I contend that what they are selling to a kosher, … [Read more...] about Kosher Turkey
Yam Stuffed Apples
With Halloween impending as evidenced by all the front lawn cemeteries and ghosts floating in spider web enrobed trees, my culinary thoughts are turning to Thanksgiving. If you compulsively plan ahead like I do, then you too will be thinking of dishes to up change the menu for … [Read more...] about Yam Stuffed Apples
Baklava
While growing up in the Seattle of the 1950’s and 60’s, before its discovery by foodies worldwide, baklava was the quintessential holiday dessert in our Sephardic home. Baklava graced the dessert table on Chanukah, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, weddings, brisses, any important … [Read more...] about Baklava
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