An opaque purple shiny surface is the mark of a young fresh eggplant. They should be firm to the touch, not spongy or spotted. Eggplants come in a large variety of shapes and sizes, … [Read more...] about Fire Roasted Eggplant Salad
Sephardic
Pastelicos de Carne’
I am planning and preparing for many upcoming summer parties. Summer entertaining calls for easy entertaining with a lot of it outdoors. I grill most of the food, make some appetizers in advance, like these pastelicos, and finish everything with fresh fruit desserts. I posted … [Read more...] about Pastelicos de Carne’
Yaprakes Yalangi, Stuffed Grape Leaves
Some years ago, I planted a grape vine along the side of one wall in my back yard. Even though my yard is nothing more then a glorified patio, since I live in the city, my grape vine is flourishing this year. This spring it is full of young tender green leaves just the right … [Read more...] about Yaprakes Yalangi, Stuffed Grape Leaves
Candied Grapefruit Peel or Dulce de Toronja
La Tavla de Dulce Since I was a child, my mother’s recounting of the ritual of serving invited guests tea and sweets from La Tavla de Dulce has always fascinated me. Nona, Grandmother, always kept various candied or conserved fruits … [Read more...] about Candied Grapefruit Peel or Dulce de Toronja
Rice Stuffed Tomatoes, Tomates Yenas
On my trip to Turkey, I ate the best tomatoes stuffed with rice reminiscent of my Nona’s. The old people like my Nona had the patience to leave things in the oven just an extra few minutes … [Read more...] about Rice Stuffed Tomatoes, Tomates Yenas
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