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Beef Wellington - photo credit: cyclonebill

Lamb Wellington Recipe

January 7, 2013 | 39 Comments

While our home is meatless five days a week, it’s rare for me to cook with lamb, so when I do, it’s a special occasion.  Last Friday Night, I made lamb.  This, however, was no ordinary lamb....

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Salmon Wontons with Soy Sauce

Baked Wontons with Salmon Filling

December 24, 2012 | 29 Comments

When I think of the local kosher deli, my mind wonders to the world of black and white photography where I find an elderly couple, so deep in love and wise from their years together,...

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Garlic Zaatar Popcorn

Garlic, Za’atar and Olive Oil Stovetop Popcorn

December 10, 2012 | 68 Comments

A few weeks ago I spoke with a journalist with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency who was exploring a healthier approach to chanukah.  I have since been quoted in a number of media outlets including The Times of...

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Schug ingredients - making green chili paste

Schug: A Classic Middle Eastern Condiment

October 26, 2012 | 11 Comments

When it comes to the kitchen, I know my comfort zone. There are tools I gravitate towards and flavor profiles I embrace, but I am always trying to push myself to create, or recreate something...

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Guest Post: Vegetable Millet Pilaf Recipe

October 16, 2012 | 5 Comments

When you start a blog, no matter what your niche, you join group of like-minded people.  Readers come to read the latest post and other bloggers begin to share inspiration.  Over time, readers and bloggers...

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As plant-based diets become more and more mainstream and people's lives become busier and busier I'm noticing more and more vegan slow cooker cookbooks.  In reviewing Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker by Robin Roberston, I underwent...

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When I think of mac and cheese, I’m not thinking of those 99 cent boxes of wacky mac sitting on the shelves of Walmart or Pricechopper.  I dream of a mac and cheese that is a...

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Carrot Soup with Harissa & Coconut

September 3, 2012 | 7 Comments

On Shabbat (Saturday) afternoon, we welcomed our baby girl in to our lives making us a family of four.  My wife did an outstanding job, listening to her body and remaining in control throughout labor,...

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