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
The Boreka Diary Recipies
Fideos
When JFK was president, I remember my mother, Nona going on and on about how JFK ate fiedos at some foreign dignitary dinner. She was so proud that one of ‘our’ little ethnic goodies was eaten and enjoyed by the President of the Untied States. I can't verify the story … [Read more...] about Fideos
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
Grilled Family Dinner
Last week, Wednesday as I contemplated the deluge of rain that descended on Los Angeles, I was inspired to create a dinner menu of strong and complimentary flavors. The washed out, grey landscape needed a counter balance. The week before, records were set in the low 100’s, … [Read more...] about Grilled Family Dinner
Baklava
While growing up in the Seattle of the 1950’s and 60’s, before its discovery by foodies worldwide, baklava was the quintessential holiday dessert in our Sephardic home. Baklava graced the dessert table on Chanukah, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, weddings, brisses, any important … [Read more...] about Baklava
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