I served Lahmaςun hot from the oven to rave reviews from the boys the other night. A fantastic appetizer for summer parties, or anytime, Turkish spiced lamb pizza topped with tomatoes is delicious. In Turkey and throughout the Mediterranean countries there are many versions … [Read more...] about Lahmaçun or Lahmajun
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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
Yaprakes Yalangi, Stuffed Grape Leaves
Some years ago, I planted a grape vine along the side of one wall in my back yard. Even though my yard is nothing more then a glorified patio, since I live in the city, my grape vine is flourishing this year. This spring it is full of young tender green leaves just the right … [Read more...] about Yaprakes Yalangi, Stuffed Grape Leaves
Lamb Kufte and Stuffed Tomatoes
Grilled Lamb Kufte with Herbs I have been home almost a week and one half now. My jet lag has waned but my memories of my wonderful trip to Istanbul … [Read more...] about Lamb Kufte and Stuffed Tomatoes
White Beans, Kuftes, and Rice Thursday Night Dinner
If you speak with anyone from the Sephardic community in Seattle, Washington, you will find that virtually everyone, me included, ate avicas con arroz or beans and rice on Thursday nights for dinner. Usually this dinner also included some kuftes (beef meatballs with parsley, on … [Read more...] about White Beans, Kuftes, and Rice Thursday Night Dinner
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