It is citrus season in the desert of Southern California. The fragrance of citrus flowers wafts through the dry desert air and intense sunshine provides … [Read more...] about Marmalade
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Sufganiyot by Nina
In a word fried food is intoxicating. When you pair the seductive flavor of fried with a little sweet it becomes irresistible. Sufganiyot or Israeli doughnuts are light fried pillows of dough, injected with jam, chocolate crème, vanilla crème or something else and dusted with … [Read more...] about Sufganiyot by Nina
Baked Yams With Cashew Crunch
The other day at my local Whole Foods market they had these huge ugly yet somehow intriguing Japanese sweet potatoes. With the flavors of Thanksgiving still fresh in my memory I made this easy little side dish. It went over very well with the tasting panel (my husband and my … [Read more...] about Baked Yams With Cashew Crunch
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
Pumpkin Pie With Ginger Cookie Crust
Two days to go before Thanksgiving and the old familiar dilemma pops up. Do I make the traditional dishes that everyone loves or is there room for any innovation? … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Pie With Ginger Cookie Crust
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