Extra Moist Honey Cake I think I have tried at least 20 different honey cake recipes over the years. The cakes are always too dry and some are too crumbly. Last year I used my banana cake recipe for inspiration and came up with this. You could leave out the nuts and dried fruits … [Read more...] about Honey Cake
The Boreka Diary Recipies
Pastelicos (meat and rice borekas)
Pastelicos are triangular borekas with a savory meat and rice filling. As with other Sephardic pastry, you can find versions in different shapes, with different dough and different spice blends. This is the recipe my mother always made, but with the addition of the cinnamon and … [Read more...] about Pastelicos (meat and rice borekas)
More East Coast Holiday
Shalom Bombay On my recent trip to the East Coast, my goal was not only to visit my sister, but also to explore intriguing, ethnic, kosher, dining spots. After a hard day of shopping, what better way to finish the day then a stop at an authentic, Indian food, hole in the wall … [Read more...] about More East Coast Holiday
Piyaz Turkish Restaurant
Greetings from the East Coast. Sunday I embarked on my bi-annual visit to my sister in New Jersey. Our get together ritual includes a week long shopping, eating, and seeking out unique food emporiums, adventure. Queens was our destination today, since we would pass it on the … [Read more...] about Piyaz Turkish Restaurant
Bamya With Beef Stuffed Kooba
My vivacious friend Nina is an Israeli American whose family was originally from Romania. Her husband is originally from Iraq. As a result, Nina knows how to make all of the most amazing Israeli, Iraqi, Romanian, and Sephardic dishes. Nina’s recipes are in her head, from a … [Read more...] about Bamya With Beef Stuffed Kooba
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