Going back to the January theme of becoming fit and healthy, the subject of brown rice and quinoa dishes comes to mind. I made these two dishes last week when my 43 year old marathon running niece was visiting. We were thinking of healthy side dishes, but both of these would … [Read more...] about Quinoa With Arugula
Side Dish
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Another crunchy wonderful salad for a side dish, this version of the classic Israeli salad is great with Lamb, beef, chicken, or fish. This night I was thinking light since I want to fit in a certain dress soon. I made the salad and a piece of succulent Chilean Sea Bass, pan … [Read more...] about Cucumber Tomato Salad
Passover Artichokes with Lemon and Honey
Artichokes are one of spring’s treats. The green earthy flavor with a smooth texture pairs well with lemon, tomato, and grilled flavors. This dish is an old Sephardic favorite from Turkey that my Nona Chiprut used to make. It takes a little patience to pair down all those … [Read more...] about Passover Artichokes with Lemon and Honey
Stuffed Miniature Pumpkins
I was wondering what to do with all those cute little pumpkins I had left over from Halloween, when I remembered that years ago, my friend Frieda had this idea to stuff miniature pumpkins for one of our PTA fundraiser cooking classes. This dish makes such a beautiful … [Read more...] about Stuffed Miniature Pumpkins
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