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
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Fava Beans with Artichokes or Ava Frescas con Anjinaras
Last week while I was doing my early Wednesday morning walk through the famed Santa Monica Farmers Market, I spotted something new for sale. On several vendors’ tables, there were mounds of large, … [Read more...] about Fava Beans with Artichokes or Ava Frescas con Anjinaras
Weekday Lentil Soup
Lentils are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet used as part of a complete protein in vegetarian diets or used as a low calorie, vitamin and fibre rich part of any diet. There are many different colors … [Read more...] about Weekday Lentil Soup
Lasagna per Cousin Paula
Once in a while, a big baking dish of lasagna, smelling of cheese and tomatoes, crispy edges of lasagna noodles sticking up in the corners, served with some salad and bread is the perfect dinner. Lasagna also serves a crowd at a buffet, transports easily, and keeps if made a day … [Read more...] about Lasagna per Cousin Paula
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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