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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Simple Stir Fry for Dinner
Sephardic, Mediterranean food, and California Cuisine dominate in our home, but every once in a while I crave an Asian inspired stir fry. So simple, this dish took me 35 minutes to make, once I realized I had the ingredients on hand. You will need: 2 (12 ounce) Spencer … [Read more...] about Simple Stir Fry for Dinner
Halibut with Scallions, Cilantro, and Ginger
On my last visit to Kalustyans in New York City, I saw this lovely small grained rice in a pastel green color. It is called Bamboo rice and has a mild sweet flavor. Bamboo rice cooks up light and fluffy with a beautiful sea green color. Lately I have been working on lowering … [Read more...] about Halibut with Scallions, Cilantro, and Ginger
Papaya and Asian Beef Salad
Food in Hawaii is a flavorful, and I do mean full of flavor, mélange of many cuisines. Food heavily influenced with Japanese sensibilities, indigenous or local ingredients, Thai and Chinese flavorings and lots of fresh fruit and charcoal grills is wonderfully appealing. … [Read more...] about Papaya and Asian Beef Salad
Cauliflower Three Ways
The humble cauliflower, usually ignored, often over cooked, one of those vegetables your mother told you was good for you but smelled bad. Before I begin my Passover project I wanted to post these recipes for cauliflower. Cauliflower Cashew Salad Although this is not a … [Read more...] about Cauliflower Three Ways
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