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
The Boreka Diary Recipies
Borekas With Potato And Cheese
Consumed in great quantities, loved by all, the flaky dough and flavorful fillings beckon you to eat yet another one, the irresistible Boreka. Boreka may also be spelled Boureka or Bureka. Borekas are usually a savory, but occasionally sweet filled turnover. There are many … [Read more...] about Borekas With Potato And Cheese
Chocolate Espresso Cake
Rich, dark, moist with an intense chocolate flavor, this cake is always popular. It is a large enough cake to serve 12-16 people and is a good choice to serve as part of a dessert buffet. I have given the recipe to many people and often take it to friend’s homes as my … [Read more...] about Chocolate Espresso Cake
Homemade Pink Lady Apple Sauce
Apple sauce is the essence of apple with a little cinnamon and lemon to enhance the natural sweet-tart flavor. I make mine super healthy with no added sugar. I prefer to use a mix of Pink Lady and Fuji apples. This is the simplest recipe but it does take a little time to peel … [Read more...] about Homemade Pink Lady Apple Sauce
Chanukah Potato Latkes
Yesterday, as I contemplated the fact that I volunteered to make potato latkes for 17 people this coming Friday night, I decided to do a trial run. Latkes are comfort food on steroids with that fried, crispy, exterior and melt in your mouth tantalizing interior. I took these … [Read more...] about Chanukah Potato Latkes
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