Pomegranate Jam
This Lovely Jam Tastes as Bright as it Looks. Here’s a recipe that came about because of a screw-up on my grocery order. I inadvertently ended up with a huge amount of pomegranate juice and decided that some type of jam or jelly was in order. I got to work looking up recipes and not […]
Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin
Luscious is the Word That Comes to Mind Here. I’ve made many gratins using white potatoes, but decided to try one with sweet potatoes. I really only like sweet potatoes when they’re cooked with savory ingredients. I find that adding additional sweetness to them causes them to be too cloying for my personal taste, so […]
Tahini, Saffron, and Pomegranate Cheesecake
Both Subtle and Surprising. It’s a Real Eye Opener. I’ve come up with an unbaked tahini cheesecake that is unlike anything I’ve ever tasted. I’ve seen recipes for these types of cheesecakes, but I never felt they were fully realized. Sounded kind of boring to me. But I felt there was real potential for something […]
Bacon, Avocado, Pickled Onion and Sliced Orange Sandwich on Talami Bread
One of the Best Sandwiches I’ve Ever Tasted. You know how it goes. You get a taste for something. Then you think about it and you start wondering what it would taste like if you added a little of this spice, or some of those seeds, or how about some of that new spice you […]
Purée of Beets with Roasted Carrots and Dukkah (Duqqa)
A Glorious Combination of Color, Texture, and Flavors. Well, there are a few things going on here that warrant an explanation. I’ll start with the dukkah first. It’s an Egyptian nut, seed, and herb blend that’s been around a very long time. It’s used as a dip for flatbreads, amongst other things. I love it […]
Shrimp Pasta with Black Lime, Yogurt, and Black Garlic
Creamy Pasta with Shrimp – But with a Twist. Here’s a dish that I guarantee will surprise you with the flavors involved. I’ve been using ground black limes in quite a few recipes lately. And for good reason. They brings such a punch of flavor to the table. When combined with warm spices, like cumin […]
Rugelach 4 Ways
Tender and Crispy Pastries Filled with 4 Unique Fillings. I was given the basic recipe for these pastries by a dear friend many years ago and I’ve made them every holiday season since that time. Rugelach are made with the most basic butter, cream cheese, and flour dough. It’s soft, but crisp, flaky, and very […]
Italian Lady’s Kisses Hazelnut Cookies
A Layer of Chocolate Ganache Sandwiches These Little Buttery Hazelnut Cookies. These little Italian cookies have quickly become a favorite around here. They’re called Baci di Dama, which translates to Lady’s Kisses, and this is David Lebovitz’s recipe, which he was given by Terresa Murphy. The dough has 4 ingredients: hazelnuts, butter, rice flour, and […]
Black Rice Salad with Roasted Oranges, Lemons, and Butternut Squash
As Delicious as It is Beautiful. As you’re undoubtedly aware, I have a great fondness for citrus fruits. Whether they be fresh and bright, candied, or roasted in order to deepen their flavor, I turn to them again and again. For this dish, I roasted a couple trays of sliced oranges and lemons until they’d […]
No-Bake 4-Layer Ice Cream Dessert
Very Easy, Make Ahead, and Everyone Loves It. Well, here’s a dessert that’s wonderful for several reasons. First of all, it can be made way ahead of time because it keeps in the freezer for a couple of weeks. Then, no baking is required and it’s easy as can be to put together. But by […]