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Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Thanksgiving Starter: Roasted Beet Puree

Thanksgiving Starter: Roasted Beet Puree
Thanksgiving starters and sides are where my head is as we approach the holiday feast next week. My family has opted out of turkey (shocking, I know) and we'll be grilling steak for an intimate crew around our table. We'll be starting with a seasonal, vegan and gluten-free beet puree called Charkhlis Mkhal...


Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Sizzling Brussels Sprouts with a Side of Bourbon/Mustard

Sizzling Brussels Sprouts with a Side of Bourbon/Mustard
I only deep fry during Chanukah and even then, it always feel slightly unfamiliar and guilt provoking. This season, I'm paying close attention to my local vegetables so I can re-imagine frying latkes (vegetable pancakes) with some new combinations of flavors, ingredients and a little more skill. When I att...


Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Scooping with Endive Spoons & Lemony Bean Dip

Scooping with Endive Spoons & Lemony Bean Dip

Like a switch, we begin noshing al fresco during Memorial Day and we'll dine outside for as many months as Mama Nature allows. This summer, as always, we're ready to keep it super simple, light and bright with dishes radiating the freshest flavors of the season. So what has scooped up our attention lat...



Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Burnt Eggplant with Garlic, Lemon and Pomegranate Seeds

Burnt Eggplant with Garlic, Lemon and Pomegranate Seeds

When I felt a little short on pomegranate recipes in this season of honey, apples and these seedy beauties, I turned to Shulie Madnick, food writer, blogger and photographer extraordinaire. I knew that she would have something big on unexpected flavor combinations and connected to the upcoming holiday of Ros...



Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Flavor Your Cooking with Middle Eastern Spices

Flavor Your Cooking with Middle Eastern Spices

Katy Morris With just a simple dash or a generous sprinkle, you can bring authentic Middle Eastern flavors to your cooking. Inspired by lots of requests from our readers following our Balaboosta cookbook give-away, we decided to consult the experts on the most oft used Middle Eastern spices. Here's...