Fresh cranberries have appeared in the local markets. Thanksgiving must be coming soon. Days become shorter, mild cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder kick up, and our appetites start to crave something more substantial topped off with dessert. … [Read more...] about Apple Cranberry Crostata
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Yam Stuffed Apples
With Halloween impending as evidenced by all the front lawn cemeteries and ghosts floating in spider web enrobed trees, my culinary thoughts are turning to Thanksgiving. If you compulsively plan ahead like I do, then you too will be thinking of dishes to up change the menu for … [Read more...] about Yam Stuffed Apples
Rolled Baklava Video
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc2ltUXYB0Y[/youtube] Last Friday I was lucky enough to be invited by my friend of many years to come and watch and visit with the old guard Sephardi people who gathered to cook for an upcoming Rhodosli luncheon. … [Read more...] about Rolled Baklava Video
Cascabel Chile Fig Sauce
Several years ago I had the pleasure to watch Food TV Chef, Bobby Flay, make a Fig Cascabel Chile Sauce and serve it on Grilled Lamb Porterhouse. I was taken with the idea of the flavor combination and since in my home the gang loves anything with lamb I thought about how to … [Read more...] about Cascabel Chile Fig Sauce
French Roast with Prunes
A French roast is a kosher cut of meat similar to a brisket. When cooked long and slow in a flavorful liquid it yields a melt in your mouth pot roast perfect for special occasions or Shabbat. The roast looks boxier then a brisket and has natural … [Read more...] about French Roast with Prunes
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