This is one of my favorite, comfort foods if you wish. 26 years ago when my oldest son was a baby I used to cart him around in his infant seat during the day and attend cooking class at the now defunct Montana Mercantile store and cooking school in Los Angeles. The cooking … [Read more...] about Pissaldiere
Appetizers
Passover Vegetarian Kuftes
A wonderful vegetarian side dish, Kufte de Prassa without meat uses mashed potatoes to bind the leeks together in a patty rather than ground beef. My Nona used to make these and my mother, we call her Nona now, always talks about this dish with very fond memories. I think for … [Read more...] about Passover Vegetarian Kuftes
Baba Ganoush
Baba Ganoush, alternatively known as chatzilim (Hebrew for eggplants), or eggplant dip, with its smoky, earthy, strong garlic flavor is sublime on pita bread, crackers, or in falafel filled pita pockets. My favorite way to enjoy baba ganoush is in an Israeli mezze buffet, … [Read more...] about Baba Ganoush
Kibbeh Senia
Kibbeh are a Middle Eastern favorite loved by all. From Syrians to Lebanese, from Iraqi to Turkish there are many different versions of Kibeh, Koobeh, or Kuba. Bulgur crusted dumplings, stuffed with spiced ground meat, kibbeh are most often served deep fried in shapes like … [Read more...] about Kibbeh Senia
Bastilla, Moroccan Chicken and Phyllo Pie
Bastilla, a bit of Moroccan genius, is a dish to serve when you want to impress your guests and have time to cook. Having consumed various Bastillas and been intrigued and delighted with the combination of chicken, cinnamon, and almonds, I never dreamed of recreating it at … [Read more...] about Bastilla, Moroccan Chicken and Phyllo Pie
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