Biscotti are such a wonderful cookie and very Sephardic in spirit since they are great dunked in Turkish coffee. I baked a new version of hazelnut biscotti the other day, try these. 6 plus 1 cups all purpose unbleached flour … [Read more...] about Hazelnut Biscotti with Dried Cranberries
Rosh Hashanah
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
Black Eyed Peas with Short Ribs, Fijones or Lubia
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
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
Borekas With Nuts and Honey
This little nut filled boreka, with a slightly sweet, crisp crust, is simmered in syrup flavored with honey and lemon after baking. They are … [Read more...] about Borekas With Nuts and Honey
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