The other day while on the subject of short ribs, short rib tagine sounded very tasty so here is what I made. Oh, before you look at the recipe, the trick to making short ribs a bit healthier, as well as buying well trimmed short ribs, make the dish in the morning, … [Read more...] about Short Rib Tagine
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Desert Chicken
As one reader recently observed, we all need more chicken recipes. I roasted these (see photo) chickens for Shabbat dinner this week. The California desert is spectacular this time of year. Spring is here … [Read more...] about Desert Chicken
Halibut with Scallions, Cilantro, and Ginger
On my last visit to Kalustyans in New York City, I saw this lovely small grained rice in a pastel green color. It is called Bamboo rice and has a mild sweet flavor. Bamboo rice cooks up light and fluffy with a beautiful sea green color. Lately I have been working on lowering … [Read more...] about Halibut with Scallions, Cilantro, and Ginger
Salmon with Pea Tendrils
Two weeks ago when my sisters were visiting, both escaping to California from their snowy, rainy, wintery climes, we took Nona out to lunch. We drove a little north of Los Angeles, … [Read more...] about Salmon with Pea Tendrils
Huevos Con Tomat
This classic Sephardic dish is extremely simple and good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Humble, yet tasty it is the perfect dish to make when you can’t think of anything else or haven’t had time to go to the grocery store. Come to think of it Huevos Con Tomat would make a great … [Read more...] about Huevos Con Tomat
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