Persian rice with dates , chopped pistachios and aromatic cardamom is steamed together with an additive and crunchy saffron crust called tahdig. I noticed as I’m getting older, I am appreciating the simpler things. The simpler flavors and allowing really good ingredients to be themselves. Rice is a perfect example of that. A humble grain […]
Round Borek with Cheese and Wilted Greens
Savory round borek are filled with wilted greens, sauteed shallots and cheese all rolled up in a delicious savory pastry. With my abundance of summers kale and chard, I have been dreaming of ways to use these hearty greens. A little while ago, I sauteed them in a glorious Orecchiette with Swiss chard, parmesan and […]
Mediterranean Fish Cakes with Lemon Horseradish and Cumin Tomato Sauce
Mediterranean Fish Cakes full of bright lemon zest, garlic, leeks and spices and served along side smoky cumin tomato sauce and lemon horseradish to dip into. I was having trouble creating a name for for recipe. I have the notes app on my laptop and phone full of ideas I think of (mostly in the […]
Baklava Bimuelos: Passover Donuts with Pistachios and Rose Water Syrup
One of my fondest childhood food memories is making bimuelos with my mom when I was little. I’ve seen them being made for Hanukah, since they are technically a fried donut, but mom and I always made them for Passover with matzo. I actually wrote the the original recipe for Cook Kosher a few years […]
Passover Charoset Three Ways: Tropical, Persian, Tex-Mex
Every year I want to bring something new and exciting to the Passover table, literally. And this year, I couldn’t stop at just 1 creative staple, but I had to make….three! Let me introduce you to charoset, three ways! Now don’t get me wrong…I LOVE traditional apple, walnut and red wine charoset. I […]